Sabang community development block

The Sabang Community Development Block spans 305 square kilometers of land, featuring rice fields intersected by waterways and tidal streams in West Bengal.

The block emerged during India's post-independence period as part of a national initiative to strengthen rural governance and local development mechanisms.

The area maintains a population of 270,492 residents who predominantly communicate in Bengali, with smaller groups speaking Santali and Urdu languages.

The block contains 230 primary schools, 31 high schools, and 17 higher secondary schools, serving the educational needs of over 54,000 students.

The region maintains a network of tidal creeks throughout its rice plains, creating a specific agricultural landscape at 17 meters above sea level.

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: March 5, 2025 20:03