Kharagpur I community development block

Kharagpur I community development block is an administrative unit in West Bengal encompassing numerous villages and settlements across a broad landscape. The region sits at low elevation on relatively flat terrain and is home to approximately 258,000 residents with diverse economic and social structures.

The block was created as part of India's decentralization efforts following independence, when new administrative structures were established to support rural development. It evolved into an important unit of local governance serving the region.

Several languages are spoken and used daily throughout the block, including Bengali, Telugu, Hindi, and Santali. This linguistic diversity shapes how communities interact and share their daily lives.

The area has an established network of schools at various levels supporting local communities. Visitors should know this is a large, decentralized area, so having good orientation and local guidance is helpful when exploring.

The block shows notable differences in literacy rates between men and women, revealing deeper questions about educational access and opportunity in the region. This disparity reflects in everyday differences in how resources and possibilities are distributed among the population.

Location: Kharagpur subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 62 m

Shares border with: Midnapore Sadar community development block, Kharagpur II community development block, Narayangarh community development block, Sankrail community development block, Jhargram community development block, Keshiari community development block

GPS coordinates: 22.30880,87.22784

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:10