Sekhpur

Sekhpur is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.1km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 53.6km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Nandanpur is the gram panchayat of Sekhpur village.

Sekhpur has its own place in the vibrant Dakshin Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sekhpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sekhpur is 310617. The village spans a total geographical area of 57.67 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Sekhpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sekhpur 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 Gangarampur 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.

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Population of Sekhpur

Below is a concise population overview of Sekhpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 366 180 186
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 39 20 19
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 212 99 113
Literate Population 244 134 110
Illiterate Population 122 46 76

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sekhpur village:

  • The total population of Sekhpur village is around 366, including approximately 180 males and 186 females, with a sex ratio of 1033 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 39 children aged 0–6 years in Sekhpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sekhpur village has 212 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Sekhpur village is about 66.67%, with male literacy at 74.44% and female literacy at 59.14%.
  • There are around 87 households in Sekhpur village.

Connectivity of Sekhpur

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Sekhpur

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

Fatenagar Bikair Hapania Radhanagar Ratanpur Nagan Kabirpur Sadipur Bajitpur Sinrail Haripur Ganeshpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Sekhpur

Where is Sekhpur located?
Sekhpur village is situated in Gangarampur Subdivision, within the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sekhpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Sekhpur is Nandanpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sekhpur?
The pincode of Sekhpur is 733124, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sekhpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sekhpur is 366, with 180 males and 186 females.
How many households are there in Sekhpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sekhpur village has a total of 87 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sekhpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sekhpur is 66.67%. The male literacy rate is 74.44%, while the female literacy rate is 59.14%.