Midnapore Sadar community development block

Midnapore Sadar is an administrative block within the Medinipur Sadar subdivision that handles local governance across many villages in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. The territory encompasses multiple settlements served by development programs, educational institutions, and skill training centers.

This area took its current shape following the 2017 restructuring of Paschim Medinipur district, when Jhargram subdivision was separated. This reorganization substantially altered administrative boundaries and governance structures in the region.

Bengali is the language you hear throughout daily life in this administrative area, where local markets and seasonal fairs bring people together regularly.

Road conditions and accessibility can vary by season, so it helps to check locally before traveling to more remote areas. Many villages are connected by rural roads, though some locations may be difficult to reach during the monsoon season.

The territory is divided into 64 gram panchayats, a grassroots self-governance system that directly coordinates village development schemes. This decentralized structure allows residents to participate directly in agricultural and community initiatives at the village level.

Location: Medinipur Sadar subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 53 m

Shares border with: Keshpur community development block, Salboni community development block, Binpur I community development block, Jhargram community development block, Kharagpur I community development block, Kharagpur II community development block

GPS coordinates: 22.42200,87.32800

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:10