Himchi

Himchi is a village 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.

Himchi has its own place in the vibrant South Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Himchi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Himchi is 334851. The village spans a total geographical area of 392.55 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743399. Jaynagar is nearest town to Himchi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Himchi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Mandirbazar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mathurapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Himchi

Population of Himchi

Below is a concise population overview of Himchi as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Himchi village:

• The total population of Himchi village is around 1,482, including approximately 763 males and 719 females, with a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 173 children aged 0–6 years in Himchi village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Himchi village has 1,318 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Himchi village is about 68.22%, with male literacy at 77.06% and female literacy at 58.83%.
• There are around 330 households in Himchi village.

Connectivity of Himchi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Himchi. As per the 2011 stats, Himchi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Himchi

Knowing the nearby villages of Himchi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Himchi.

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