Sekhpur - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Sekhpur is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 28.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Bajitpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sekhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sekhpur is 316509. The village covers a total geographical area of 856.19 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sekhpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sekhpur

As per Census 2011, Sekhpur village has a total population of 4,638 people, consisting of 2,389 males and 2,249 females. The village has 1,202 households and a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males. There are 594 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,870 literate and 1,768 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,347 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 341 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sekhpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sekhpur

Sekhpur 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 Sekhpur

Sekhpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Sekhpur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Sekhpur is about 28.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sekhpur

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

Health Facilities in Sekhpur

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

FAQs about Sekhpur