Sekpur - Pattamundai, Kendrapara

Sekpur is a village situated in the Pattamundai tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pattamundai and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Dihapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sekpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sekpur is 396259. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 754215 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Sekpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kendrapara Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sekpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sekpur village had a total population of 345 people, including 157 males and 188 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,197 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.46%, with male literacy at 93.15% and female literacy at 82.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sekpur

Sekpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sekpur

Sekpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Sekpur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Sekpur is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sekpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sekpur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sekpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sekpur village are given below:

FAQs about Sekpur