Haringhata community development block

Haringhata is an administrative block in Kalyani subdivision, comprising 82 villages spread across a rural landscape. Local governance functions through a system of panchayat bodies that handle village-level administration and development matters.

The block was established in the post-independence period as India developed its rural administrative framework. It was designed to manage growth and provide organized services to dispersed village populations.

Agricultural traditions shape daily life here, passed down through generations of farming families. Bengali is spoken throughout the region and forms the backbone of local communication and identity.

The area is best reached via road routes, including National Highway 12 which connects the block headquarters at Subarnapur to broader networks. Plan your visit with the understanding that this is rural terrain with scattered settlements.

The block faces groundwater arsenic contamination, a challenge that shapes local development efforts and planning priorities. Despite this issue, systematic programs work to support households affected by water quality concerns.

Location: Kalyani subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 13 m

GPS coordinates: 22.95389,88.56371

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06