About Canning-II Block

History

Canning-II is a community development block located in the Canning subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. The block derives its name from Lord Canning, and the region has historically been closely tied to the Sundarbans delta ecosystem, agriculture, and fishing communities.

Geography

Canning-II Block lies in the low-lying delta region of South 24 Parganas, criss-crossed by tidal rivers and canals connected to the Matla river system, close to the Sundarbans mangrove forests. The terrain is largely flat with extensive agricultural land, fisheries, and wetlands.

Population

The block comprises multiple Gram Panchayats with a predominantly rural population engaged in agriculture, fishing, and small trade. Detailed demographic data for each Gram Panchayat is available on their respective pages.

Gram Panchayat	Population
Atharobanki	N/A
Deuli - I	N/A
Deuli - II	N/A
Kalikatala	N/A
Matherdighi	N/A
Narayanpur	N/A
Sarengabad	N/A
Tambuldah - I	N/A
Tambuldah - II	N/A

Administration

The Block Development Office (BDO), Canning-II, oversees rural development, welfare scheme implementation, and coordination with all Gram Panchayats under its jurisdiction. The block office also coordinates the Emergency Response and Citizen Grievance systems available on this portal.

Tourism

Being close to the Sundarbans, Canning-II serves as a gateway region for eco-tourism, boat trips through the mangrove creeks, and birdwatching. Visit the Photo Gallery for glimpses of local scenery and events.