Farakka community development block

Farakka block is an administrative area in the Jangipur region that includes numerous small villages and farming communities spread across the landscape. The territory lies in flat terrain close to the Ganges River system.

The region was shaped most notably by the construction of a major dam in 1975, which transformed water management in the Ganges system. This engineering intervention had lasting effects on irrigation and water availability across the area.

The area has a mixed population where Bengali and other local languages shape daily interactions and community life. Visitors will notice different religious traditions reflected in local practices and the way people celebrate festivals together.

The area consists of many small villages connected by local roads with basic utility services like water and power available throughout. The best way to explore the area is by using local transport or renting a bicycle.

A major power station operates within this administrative block and serves as a significant regional employer and energy supplier. Many local villages have been shaped by their connection to this industrial facility.

Location: Jangipur subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 32 m

Shares border with: Kaliachak III community development block, Samserganj community development block

GPS coordinates: 24.79760,87.91430

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:29