Kharagpur subdivision, shown partly in the map alongside, mostly has alluvial soils, except in two CD blocks in the west – Kharagpur I and Keshiary, which mostly have lateritic soils.

[2] Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision.

[7] Dantan is well connected with Nayagram via Mogalmari Bhasraghat Road.

Bhatter College at Dantan was established in 1963 and is affiliated to Vidyasagar University.

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