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Mejia community development block, Community development block in Bankura district, India.

The Mejia block extends over 162 square kilometers of undulating terrain with hills and ridges descending from the Chota Nagpur Plateau.

The region belonged to Hindu Rajas of Bishnupur from the 7th century until 1760, when British administration took control of the territory.

The block population consists of 86,188 residents speaking Bengali and Santali languages, with traditional agricultural practices shaping local customs.

National Highway 14 crosses through Mejia, connecting 72 villages while providing essential transportation routes for agricultural and industrial goods.

The area contains substantial coal reserves within the Raniganj formation, supporting thermal power generation and cement production facilities.

Location: Bankura Sadar subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 77 m

Shares border with: Saltora community development block, Gangajalghati community development block, Barjora community development block, Faridpur-Durgapur community development block, Andal community development block, Raniganj community development block

GPS coordinates: 23.57000,87.10000

Latest update: March 26, 2025 21:48

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