Himchi

Block / Subdivision Mathurapur I
State West Bengal

About Himchi

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Himchi village is 334851. Himchi village is located in Mathurapur I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.5km away from sub-district headquarter Mathurapur (tehsildar office) and 44.6km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Uttar Lakshminarayanpur is the gram panchayat of Himchi village.

The total geographical area of village is 392.55 hectares. Himchi has a total population of 1,482 peoples, out of which male population is 763 while female population is 719. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 942 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of himchi village is 68.22% out of which 77.06% males and 58.83% females are literate. There are about 330 houses in himchi village. Pincode of himchi village locality is 743399.

When it comes to administration, Himchi village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Himchi village comes under Mandirbazar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Mathurapur Lok Sabha constituency. Jaynagar is nearest town to himchi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

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Population of Himchi

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,482 763 719
Literate Population 1,011 588 423
Illiterate Population 471 175 296

Connectivity of Himchi

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Himchi

Frequently Asked Questions about Himchi

Where is Himchi located?

Himchi village is situated in Mathurapur I Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Himchi?

The Gram Panchayat of Himchi is Uttar Lakshminarayanpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Himchi?

The pincode of Himchi is 743399, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Himchi as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Himchi is 1,482, with 763 males and 719 females.

How many households are there in Himchi as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Himchi village has a total of 330 households.

What is the literacy rate in Himchi as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Himchi is 68.22%. The male literacy rate is 77.06%, while the female literacy rate is 58.83%.