Himchi - Mathurapur - I, South 24 Parganas

Himchi is a village situated in the Mathurapur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.5 km from Mathurapur and around 44.6 km from Alipore. Uttar Lakshminarayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Himchi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Himchi is 334851. The village covers a total geographical area of 392.55 hectares and falls under the 743354 pincode. Jaynagar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Himchi

As per Census 2011, Himchi village has a total population of 1,482 people, consisting of 763 males and 719 females. The village has 330 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 173 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,011 literate and 471 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,318 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Himchi

Himchi 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 Himchi

Public transport in the Himchi is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Lakshmikantpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaynagar to Himchi is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Himchi is about 44.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Himchi

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

Health Facilities in Himchi

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

FAQs about Himchi