Where is Shekhpura village located?
Shekhpura is in Karpi Block of Arwal district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Shekhpura Village
Shekhpura is an inhabited village in Karpi Block of Arwal district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 260766, the Census 2011 record lists 1,234 people in 226 households and the reported area is 124 hectares. The local references include Shahar Telpa Gram Panchayat, Karpi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Arwal at about 12 km.
Village Code260766
Population1,234
Households226
Area124 hectares
Nearest TownArwal
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Shekhpura
- Census Village Code
- 260766
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Arwal
- District Census Code
- 240
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Karpi
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01544
- CD Block
- Karpi
- Gram Panchayat
- Shahar Telpa
- Households
- 226
- Population
- 1,234
- Male Population
- 636
- Female Population
- 598
- Sex Ratio
- 940.25
- Area
- 124 hectares
- Area
- 1.24 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Arwal
- Nearest Town Distance
- 12 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 804428
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Shekhpura at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,234 people, 124 hectares of reported area and Arwal as the nearest town reference for Shekhpura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Shekhpura falls under Karpi Block in Arwal district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 260766.
- The record lists 1,234 people living in 226 households.
- The reported village area is 124 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Arwal.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density995.16 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.46 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share27.39%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.08%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Shekhpura in the official administrative record. Census village code 260766, Shahar Telpa Gram Panchayat and Karpi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 240
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01544
- Village Census Code
- 260766
- CD Block Code
- 0532
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 015
- CD Block Name
- Karpi
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Shahar Telpa
Location and Distance
Arwal is the nearest town listed for Shekhpura, about 12 km away. Arwal is listed as the district headquarters at about 12 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Karpi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12 km
- District Headquarter
- Arwal
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 12 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Arwal
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 12 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Arwal
- Distance within State/UT
- 12 km
- Nearest Town
- Arwal
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 12 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 124 hectares
- Area
- 1.24 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,234 people in 226 households, with 636 male residents and 598 female residents. The average household size is 5.46, and SC share is 27.39% and ST share is 0.08% for Shekhpura. Population density works out to about 995.16 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 226
- Total Population
- 1,234
- Male Population
- 636
- Female Population
- 598
- Sex Ratio
- 940.25
- Average Household Size
- 5.46
- SC Population
- 338
- SC Male Population
- 178
- SC Female Population
- 160
- SC Population Share
- 27.39
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.08
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Shekhpura list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shekhpura include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 9.58 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shekhpura include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Shekhpura include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shekhpura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 97.47 hectares and irrigated land is 97.47 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 12.91
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 5.62 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 8 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 97.47
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 97.47
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 87.89 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shekhpura
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 1
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 1 | 100% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 804428 | Bhojpur | Arrah | Arrah (M Corp.) | Near Meahndiya Bus Stand Arrah Mehandiya Bus Stand Aurangabad Patna Road, Bhojpur, Bihar, 804428 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Shekhpura village in?
Shekhpura village is in Arwal district.
Which state is Shekhpura village in?
Shekhpura village is in Bihar.
Which block is Shekhpura under?
Shekhpura comes under Karpi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Shekhpura?
The Census village code of Shekhpura is 260766.
Which Gram Panchayat is Shekhpura under?
Shekhpura is listed under Shahar Telpa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Karpi.
What is the population of Shekhpura village?
The village record lists 1,234 people and 226 households for Shekhpura.
How many households are in Shekhpura village?
The village record lists 226 households for Shekhpura.
What is the male and female population of Shekhpura?
The record lists 636 male residents and 598 female residents for Shekhpura.
What is the sex ratio of Shekhpura village?
The sex ratio of Shekhpura is 940.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shekhpura village?
The reported geographical area of Shekhpura is 124 hectares.
What is the population density of Shekhpura village?
The approximate population density of Shekhpura is 995.16 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Shekhpura?
The nearest town listed for Shekhpura is Arwal, about 12 km away.
How far is Shekhpura from the district headquarters?
Shekhpura is about 12 km from Arwal, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Shekhpura from the sub-district headquarters?
Shekhpura is about 12 km from Karpi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Shekhpura?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Shekhpura.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shekhpura?
For Shekhpura, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 97.47 hectares and irrigated land is 97.47 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shekhpura?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shekhpura. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.