Tarakeswar community development block

Tarakeswar community development block extends across 119.93 square kilometers at an elevation of 16 meters in West Bengal's Hooghly district.

The development block grew substantially between 2001 and 2011, with its population increasing from 162,371 to 179,148 residents according to census data.

Bengali remains the primary language of communication for 96.93 percent of the population, while Hinduism represents 88.94 percent of religious practices.

The area contains 114 primary schools, 10 middle schools, 7 high schools, and 10 higher secondary schools, achieving a literacy rate of 79.96 percent.

The block's agricultural economy focuses on diverse crop production, including rice, potatoes, jute, vegetables, and fruits across its cultivated land.

Location: Chandannagar subdivision

Elevation above the sea: 16 m

Shares border with: Dhaniakhali community development block, Haripal community development block, Pursurah community development block, Jangipara community development block

GPS coordinates: 22.89000,88.02000

Latest update: April 6, 2025 12:48