Sekhpur - Ratua - II, Malda

Sekhpur is a village situated in the Ratua - II subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.1 km from Pukhuria and around 37.4 km from English Bazar. Sreepur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sekhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sekhpur is 312442. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.15 hectares and falls under the 732209 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Sekhpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Malatipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sekhpur

As per Census 2011, Sekhpur village has a total population of 1,249 people, consisting of 663 males and 586 females. The village has 223 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 187 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 695 literate and 554 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Sekhpur

Sekhpur 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 Sekhpur

Sekhpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sripur Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Sekhpur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Sekhpur is about 37.4 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 Sekhpur

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

Health Facilities in Sekhpur

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

FAQs about Sekhpur