Kaliaganj community development block

The administrative division spans across 299.92 square kilometers within the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal, containing eight distinct Gram Panchayats.

The region belonged to the ancient Pundravardhana kingdom before becoming part of the Dinajpur Raj during the Mughal period and later British administration in 1786.

The block population of 224,142 includes a significant presence of Hindu and Muslim communities, with traditional pottery and bamboo crafts marking local artisanal practices.

Agricultural activities dominate the economy with 44.72 percent of workers engaged as agricultural laborers, focusing on rice and jute cultivation throughout the region.

Four major rivers - Nagar, Mahananda, Kulik, and Gamari - flow through this geographical zone, supporting the agricultural foundation of local communities.

Location: Raiganj subdivision

Shares border with: Hemtabad community development block, Raiganj community development block, Itahar community development block, Kushmandi community development block

GPS coordinates: 25.63000,88.32000

Latest update: March 16, 2025 07:21