Sekhpukhuria - Mathurapur - I, South 24 Parganas

Sekhpukhuria is a village situated in the Mathurapur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from Mathurapur and around 60.2 km from Alipore. Uttar Lakshminarayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sekhpukhuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sekhpukhuria is 334798. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.08 hectares and falls under the 743354 pincode. Joynagar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Sekhpukhuria 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 Sekhpukhuria

As per Census 2011, Sekhpukhuria village has a total population of 343 people, consisting of 184 males and 159 females. The village has 78 households and a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 274 literate and 69 illiterate residents. Additionally, 313 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sekhpukhuria

Sekhpukhuria 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 Sekhpukhuria

Sekhpukhuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Madhabpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joynagar to Sekhpukhuria is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Sekhpukhuria is about 60.2 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 Sekhpukhuria

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

Health Facilities in Sekhpukhuria

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

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