Sehalapara - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Sehalapara is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24.9 km from Bongaon and around 42.7 km from Barasat. Chawberia-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sehalapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sehalapara is 322659. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.48 hectares and falls under the 743290 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sehalapara

According to the 2011 Census, Sehalapara village had a total population of 3,859 people, including 1,982 males and 1,877 females, living in 913 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.59%, with male literacy at 79.33% and female literacy at 67.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,022, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 290.

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

Nearby Villages of Sehalapara

Sehalapara 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 Sehalapara

Sehalapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palpara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Sehalapara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Sehalapara is about 42.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sehalapara

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

Health Facilities in Sehalapara

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

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