Harishchandrapur I community development block

Located in the northwest corner of Malda district, Harishchandrapur I spans 171.40 square kilometers along the Mahananda River with numerous marshes and lakes.

The region formed part of the ancient Pundravardhana territory during the Gupta Empire, later transforming into the Mughal province of Bengal in the 16th century.

The population of 199,493 residents speaks Bengali, with Islam representing 59.41 percent and Hinduism 40.31 percent of religious practices in the area.

The block contains multiple educational facilities, from primary schools to a college, while maintaining complete electrical coverage across all inhabited villages.

Census data from 2011 reveals a specific gender distribution with 103,183 males and 96,310 females, indicating demographic patterns in rural development.

Location: Chanchal subdivision

Shares border with: Chanchal I community development block, Chanchal II community development block, Harishchandrapur II community development block

GPS coordinates: 25.42000,87.88000

Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:02