Sekhmina

Sekhmina is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.9km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 41.3km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Tahangirpur is the gram panchayat of Sekhmina village.

Here you can discover what makes Sekhmina unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Sekhmina’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sekhmina

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sekhmina is 310667. The village spans a total geographical area of 98.95 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Sekhmina village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sekhmina village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kushmandi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sekhmina

Population of Sekhmina

According to the 2011 Census, Sekhmina has a total population of about 358, with approximately 182 males and 176 females. The sex ratio is around 967 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 44 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 6 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 129. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.88%, with male literacy at about 68.68% and female literacy near 67.05%. There are around 72 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sekhmina's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sekhmina

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sekhmina. As per the 2011 stats, Sekhmina had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sekhmina

Knowing the nearby villages of Sekhmina helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sekhmina.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sekhmina