Sekandarpur - Haringhata, Nadia

Sekandarpur is a village situated in the Haringhata subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 0.76 km from the tehsil headquarters in Subarnapur and around 60.5 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Kastodanga-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sekandarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sekandarpur is 322361. The village covers a total geographical area of 486.36 hectares and falls under the 741257 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Sekandarpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sekandarpur village had a total population of 7,917 people, including 4,132 males and 3,785 females, living in 1,951 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.88%, with male literacy at 87.21% and female literacy at 76.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,180, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Sekandarpur

Sekandarpur 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 Sekandarpur

Sekandarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Madanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Sekandarpur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Sekandarpur is about 60.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sekandarpur

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

Health Facilities in Sekandarpur

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

FAQs about Sekandarpur