Patharpratima community development block

Patharpratima is an administrative block in the Kakdwip subdivision, situated in the Ganges Delta with numerous waterways and inhabited islands. The area is crisscrossed by rivers and channels that shape daily life for residents.

The area was incorporated into South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal as part of Sundarbans settlement development. This integration connected the region to a broader administrative structure for managing local affairs.

The population maintains Bengali as their main language while the local educational institutions, including Patharpratima Mahavidyalaya, provide instruction in Bengali and English.

The Madhabnagar Rural Hospital provides medical care with basic facilities for the local population. Visitors should note that the area is water-crossed and accessibility varies depending on the season.

The block contains 92 distinct villages spread across different population ranges, from small communities of 200 to larger settlements exceeding 10,000 inhabitants.

Location: Kakdwip subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 4 m

GPS coordinates: 21.77333,88.33722

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:05