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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Sekhpukhuria village had a total population of 343 people, including 184 males and 159 females, living in 78 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.98%, with male literacy at 95.88% and female literacy at 76.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 313.

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

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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