Sreerampur-Uttarpara community development block

The development block covers 44.8 square kilometers along the eastern boundary of the Hooghly River, incorporating both rural and urban areas within West Bengal.

The region experienced significant influence from Portuguese, Dutch, French, Danish, and British powers over two centuries, shaping its industrial development patterns.

Bengali serves as the primary language for 86 percent of residents, while Hindi speakers constitute 12 percent of the population in this multicultural block.

The area maintains 51 primary schools, six high schools, and ten higher secondary institutions, supported by a general college for higher education.

The block recorded an 86.68 percent literacy rate in 2011, with a notable difference between male literacy at 91.21 percent and female literacy at 83.28 percent.

Location: Srirampore subdivision

Shares border with: Singur community development block, Chanditala II community development block, Bally Jagachha community development block, Barrackpore II community development block

GPS coordinates: 22.70510,88.33540

Latest update: April 15, 2025 19:35