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.

Here you can discover what makes Sekhpur unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Sekhpur’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 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.

Google Map of Sekhpur

Population of Sekhpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sekhpur has a total population of about 366, with approximately 180 males and 186 females. The sex ratio is around 1033 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 39 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 212. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.67%, with male literacy at about 74.44% and female literacy near 59.14%. There are around 87 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sekhpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sekhpur