Sabang community development block

Sabang community development block is an administrative unit in the Kharagpur area that spans rice fields crossed by irrigation channels and tidal streams. The region includes both agricultural lands and multiple schools alongside local government facilities serving the surrounding towns and villages.

The block was established after India's independence as part of a national plan to improve rural administration and strengthen local development governance. This administrative reform was part of broader efforts to decentralize government functions across the newly independent country.

Bengali is the main language spoken here, with some residents also using Santali and Urdu in daily conversation. This linguistic diversity reflects the mixed communities that have settled in the area over time.

The area has schools at various levels spread across multiple villages and towns, from primary to higher secondary institutions. The best way to explore this region is by car or local transport, as villages are connected by local roads and basic infrastructure.

The terrain sits at roughly 17 meters above sea level and is marked by a network of tidal creeks that shape farming practices here. These waterways influence both how rice is grown and how water naturally drains through the fields.

Location: Kharagpur subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 17 m

Shares border with: Moyna community development block, Bhagabanpur I community development block, Patashpur I community development block, Narayangarh community development block, Pingla community development block

GPS coordinates: 22.17600,87.60100

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06