Sekhpura - Gazole, Malda

Sekhpura is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18 km from Gazole and around 34.3 km from English Bazar. Bairgachhi-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sekhpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sekhpura is 312507. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.07 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sekhpura

As per Census 2011, Sekhpura village has a total population of 647 people, consisting of 315 males and 332 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 303 literate and 344 illiterate residents. Additionally, 316 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 310 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sekhpura

Sekhpura 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 Sekhpura

Sekhpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Eklakhi, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Sekhpura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Sekhpura is about 34.3 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sekhpura

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

Health Facilities in Sekhpura

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

FAQs about Sekhpura