Falta community development block, Administrative division in Diamond Harbour subdivision, India
The community development block extends across 130.68 square kilometers in the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal at 8 meters elevation.
In 1756, English residents relocated to Falta following the events in Kolkata, marking a significant period in the region's colonial history.
The population of 249,561 residents includes both Hindu and Muslim communities, with 66.15 percent Hindu and 33.10 percent Muslim inhabitants.
The block contains 129 villages with electricity supply, two ferry services, nine bus routes, and multiple healthcare facilities including a primary health center.
The region houses India's first Special Economic Zone established in 1984, spanning 280 acres and employing a workforce that consists of 60 percent women.
Location: Diamond Harbour subdivision
Elevation above the sea: 8 m
GPS coordinates: 22.30200,88.12840
Latest update: March 10, 2025 19:05
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