they tilled, it was not implemented fully. Large tracts, beyond the prescribed limit of land ceiling, remained with the rich landlords. From 1977 onwards major land reforms took place in West Bengal. Land in excess of land ceiling was acquired and distributed amongst the peasants. Following land reforms land ownership pattern has undergone transformation. In 2013-14, persons engaged in agriculture in Bhagabanpur II CD Block could be classified as follows: bargadars 12.63%, patta (document) holders 18.87%, small farmers (possessing land between 1 and 2 hectares) 1.17%, marginal farmers (possessing land up to 1 hectare) 25.24% and agricultural labourers 42.09%. In 2013-14, Bhagabanpur II CD Block produced 1,529 tonnes of Aman paddy, the main winter crop, from 2,715 hectares, 30,586 tonnes of Boro paddy, the spring crop, from 11,121 hectares, 718 tonnes of jute from 53 acres and 1,231 tonnes of potatoes from 70 hectares. It also produced pulses and oilseeds. Betelvine is a major source of livelihood in Purba Medinipur district, particularly in Tamluk and Contai subdivisions. Betelvine production in 2008-09 was the highest amongst all the districts and was around a third of the total state production. In 2008-09, Purba Mednipur produced 2,789 tonnes of cashew nuts from 3,340 hectares of land. Pisciculture Purba Medinipur's net district domestic product derives one fifth of its earnings from fisheries, the highest amongst all the districts of West Bengal. The nett area available for effective pisciculture in Bhagabanpur II CD Block in 2013-14 was 877.95 hectares. 5,050 persons were engaged in the profession and approximate annual production was 33,450 quintals. Banking In 2013-14, Bhagabanpur II CD Block had offices of 6 commercial banks and 3 gramin banks . Backward Regions Grant Fund Medinipur East district is listed as a backward region and receives financial support from the Backward Regions Grant Fund. The fund, created by the Government of India, is designed to redress regional imbalances in development. As of 2012, 272 districts across the country were listed under this scheme. The list includes 11 districts of West Bengal. Transport Bhagabanpur II CD Block has 2 ferry services, 10 originating/ terminating bus routes. The nearest railway station is 8 km from the CD Block headquarters. Education In 2013-14, Bhagabnpur II CD Block had 153 primary schools with 8,699 students, 9 middle schools with 2,202 students, 12 high schools with 6,541 students and 20 higher secondary schools with 17,434 students. Bhagabanpur II CD Block