Kolaghat community development block

Kolaghat development block extends across 147 square kilometers of land in West Bengal, incorporating 106 villages at 9 meters above sea level.

The administrative region transformed from Panskura II block to its current designation as Kolaghat Community Development Block during the administrative reforms of 2011.

Bengali serves as the primary language for 99 percent of the residents, with Hindu temples and Islamic celebrations marking the religious practices.

The block maintains educational institutions at all levels, from primary schools to engineering colleges, serving the population of 290,124 residents.

The Kolaghat Thermal Power Station operates six units of 210 megawatts each, making it the largest power facility in West Bengal's state sector.

Location: Tamluk subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

Shares border with: Daspur II community development block, Panskura community development block, Tamluk community development block, Sahid Matangini community development block, Bagnan II community development block, Bagnan I community development block

GPS coordinates: 22.43000,87.87000

Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:28