Sekhmina - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Sekhmina is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 41.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jahangirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sekhmina village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sekhmina is 310667. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.95 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sekhmina village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kushmandi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sekhmina

As per Census 2011, Sekhmina village has a total population of 358 people, consisting of 182 males and 176 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 243 literate and 115 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 129 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sekhmina

Sekhmina 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 Sekhmina

Sekhmina is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Sekhmina is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Sekhmina is about 41.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sekhmina

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

Health Facilities in Sekhmina

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

FAQs about Sekhmina