Nandigram I community development block

Nandigram I is an administrative block in Haldia subdivision covering about 181 square kilometers in Purba Medinipur district. The area is home to over 200,000 people and offers primary health centers, schools, and a specialty hospital for medical care.

The region took part in early independence movements, particularly through boycott campaigns starting in 1901 and the Salt March movement in 1930. These actions show a long history of resistance against colonial rule in this area.

Residents speak Bengali and follow agricultural traditions that shape everyday life and the local economy. Village councils organize community affairs and maintain the connection between rural and urban life.

The block is well-supplied with primary schools and health centers that support daily life for residents. Visitors should explore local roads and paths to understand the rural structure and how services are distributed.

In 2006, authorities planned a chemical industrial hub that sparked strong local resistance to the project. This conflict shows how communities actively defend their environment and way of life.

Location: Haldia subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 7 m

Shares border with: Sagar community development block, Haldia community development block, Nandigram II community development block, Khejuri I community development block, Khejuri II community development block

GPS coordinates: 22.00810,87.98370

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:57