Singur community development block

Located in West Bengal's Hooghly district, Singur community development block spans 164 square kilometers of fertile land in the Ganges delta region.

Archaeological findings indicate that the area, previously known as Singhapur, served as a departure point for Vijaya's expedition to Sri Lanka in 544 BC.

The population of 276,413 residents maintains traditional religious practices through local temples like Adi Biswalakhi Mandir and Dakat Kali Mandir.

The block contains sixteen Gram Panchayats, two police stations, and multiple health centers, with a railway station located 34 kilometers from Howrah Station.

The region achieved nationwide attention due to the Tata Motors land acquisition case, which resulted in a Supreme Court decision returning land to original owners.

Location: Chandannagar subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 16 m

Shares border with: Barrackpore I community development block, Barrackpore II community development block, Chinsurah-Mogra community development block, Polba-Dadpur community development block, Haripal community development block, Sreerampur-Uttarpara community development block, Chanditala I community development block, Chanditala II community development block

GPS coordinates: 22.81000,88.23000

Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:11