Hasnabad community development block

Hasnabad community development block is an administrative area in the Basirhat subdivision of West Bengal, covering flat terrain with scattered villages and agricultural fields. The Ichhamati River runs through the region, shaping the landscape with wetlands and water channels that support local farming.

The block was established as an administrative structure to organize governance in this part of North 24 Parganas district. This administrative framework allowed the many villages and communities in the area to be coordinated under unified management.

Bengali traditions shape daily life and local celebrations throughout the area, where people of different faiths share community spaces and traditions. Religious practices are visible in the local architecture and festival observances that mark the year.

The area is connected by rail through the Barasat-Hasnabad line linking to Kolkata's suburban railway network. State highways link different parts of the block, making it accessible to explore various villages and communities in the region.

The Ichhamati River forms the boundary with Bangladesh and attracts birdwatchers who come to observe migratory species and seasonal visitors. This location offers unusual opportunities to watch avian movements across an international border without barriers.

Location: Basirhat subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

GPS coordinates: 22.57000,88.92000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:23