Sekrahati - Jagatballavpur, Howrah

Sekrahati is a village situated in the Jagatballavpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.3 km from Jagatballavpur and around 23.7 km from Howrah. Shankarhati-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sekrahati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sekrahati is 332718. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.81 hectares and falls under the 711410 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Sekrahati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jagatballavpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sreerampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sekrahati

According to the 2011 Census, Sekrahati village had a total population of 3,279 people, including 1,659 males and 1,620 females, living in 742 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.64%, with male literacy at 87.75% and female literacy at 79.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 241, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Sekrahati

Sekrahati 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 Sekrahati

Sekrahati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sankrall, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Sekrahati is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Sekrahati is about 23.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sekrahati

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

Health Facilities in Sekrahati

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

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