Sekendarpur - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Sekendarpur is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 87.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Maligaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sekendarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sekendarpur is 310548. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.3 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliyaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sekendarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sekendarpur village had a total population of 1,223 people, including 648 males and 575 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.66%, with male literacy at 76.59% and female literacy at 64.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,081, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sekendarpur

Sekendarpur 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 Sekendarpur

Sekendarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliyaganj to Sekendarpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Sekendarpur is about 87.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sekendarpur

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

Health Facilities in Sekendarpur

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

FAQs about Sekendarpur