Sekhpur - Mathurapur - I, South 24 Parganas

Sekhpur is a village situated in the Mathurapur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from Mathurapur and around 58.9 km from Alipore. Mathurapur Paschim serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sekhpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sekhpur is 334800. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.44 hectares and falls under the 743354 pincode. Joynagar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Sekhpur 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 Sekhpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sekhpur village had a total population of 850 people, including 447 males and 403 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.84%, with male literacy at 96.34% and female literacy at 74.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 841.

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

Nearby Villages of Sekhpur

Sekhpur 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 Sekhpur

Sekhpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Madhabpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joynagar to Sekhpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Sekhpur is about 58.9 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 Sekhpur

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

Health Facilities in Sekhpur

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

FAQs about Sekhpur