Tapan community development block, Community development block in Balurghat subdivision, India.
Tapan is a community development block in the Balurghat subdivision with flat to rolling terrain covering about 440 square kilometers. The area is distributed across 271 villages with road networks, electricity supply, and drinking water access.
This block was established in 1960-61 as part of India's nationwide program to strengthen rural development. Infrastructure has been gradually built up since then to better connect the villages.
Most residents here work in farming and follow traditional cultivation methods passed down through generations. Village communities shape daily life and show strong connections between neighbors.
Visitors should know that villages are connected by roads, but transportation options may be limited in some areas. It helps to allow extra time and use local transport like shared buses or hired vehicles.
Three rivers - the Atreyee, Punarbhaba, and Tangon - flow through this area from north to south, changing water levels with the seasons. These rivers shape farming cycles and determine when fields can be irrigated or harvested.
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