Kushmandi community development block

Kushmandi is an administrative block in Gangarampur subdivision within Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal. The region contains multiple inhabited villages and local governance structures that organize the rural area.

After the Radcliffe Line partition of 1947, parts of the Dinajpur district were transferred to East Pakistan. Administrative reorganization followed the division between India and Pakistan.

The population includes Hindu and Muslim communities, and Bengali is the primary language spoken here. Santali and Rajbongshi speakers also live in the region, reflecting its linguistic diversity.

The region is primarily agricultural, with rice, jute, and potatoes as major crops. Visitors should expect typical rural infrastructure that varies depending on the season and local conditions.

Local craftspeople in Mahishbathan create detailed masks from Gamari wood using traditional techniques. These masks blend folk art with mythological imagery and demonstrate the skilled craftsmanship found in the area.

Location: Gangarampur subdivision

Shares border with: Kaliaganj community development block, Itahar community development block, Harirampur community development block, Bansihari community development block, Gangarampur community development block

GPS coordinates: 25.52236,88.35727

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:26