Where is Shekhpur village located?
Shekhpur is in Shahkund Block of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Shekhpur Village
Shekhpur is an inhabited village in Shahkund Block of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 239878, the Census 2011 record lists 1,654 people in 291 households and the reported area is 81 hectares. The local references include Dariyapur Gram Panchayat, Shahkund CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhagalpur at about 16 km.
Village Code239878
Population1,654
Households291
Area81 hectares
Nearest TownBhagalpur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Shekhpur
- Census Village Code
- 239878
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Bhagalpur
- District Census Code
- 224
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Shahkund
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01341
- CD Block
- Shahkund
- Gram Panchayat
- Dariyapur
- Households
- 291
- Population
- 1,654
- Male Population
- 878
- Female Population
- 776
- Sex Ratio
- 883.83
- Area
- 81 hectares
- Area
- 0.81 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Bhagalpur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 16 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Shekhpur at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,654 people, 81 hectares of reported area and Bhagalpur as the nearest town reference for Shekhpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Shekhpur falls under Shahkund Block in Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 239878.
- The record lists 1,654 people living in 291 households.
- The reported village area is 81 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Bhagalpur.
- 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
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- 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 Density2,041.98 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.68 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share18.56%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.06%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share32.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Shekhpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 239878, Dariyapur Gram Panchayat and Shahkund CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 224
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01341
- Village Census Code
- 239878
- CD Block Code
- 0329
- CD Block Name
- Shahkund
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Dariyapur
Location and Distance
Bhagalpur is the nearest town listed for Shekhpur, about 16 km away. Bhagalpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 16 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Shahkund
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhagalpur
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 16 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Bhagalpur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 16 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Bhagalpur
- Distance within State/UT
- 16 km
- Nearest Town
- Bhagalpur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 16 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 81 hectares
- Area
- 0.81 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,654 people in 291 households, with 878 male residents and 776 female residents. The average household size is 5.68, and SC share is 18.56% and ST share is 0.06% for Shekhpur. Population density works out to about 2,041.98 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 291
- Total Population
- 1,654
- Male Population
- 878
- Female Population
- 776
- Sex Ratio
- 883.83
- Average Household Size
- 5.68
- SC Population
- 307
- SC Male Population
- 148
- SC Female Population
- 159
- SC Population Share
- 18.56
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.06
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Shekhpur 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 Shekhpur 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 9.4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shekhpur include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Major District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Shekhpur include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Shekhpur is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 5 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shekhpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 77.02 hectares and irrigated land is 25.1 hectares (32.6% 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
- 3.98
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 77.02
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 51.92 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 25.1
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 3.1 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 12.6 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 Shekhpur
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
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 67% |
| CRM | 1 | 33% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uco Bank | 2 | 67% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 33% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uco Bank | ATM | 812006 | Bhagalpur | Shahkund | Ratanpur | Bihar VILL- Ratanpur, Ratangunj Po- Ratangunj Ps:sajour Dist- Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 812006 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 813108 | Bhagalpur | Shahkund | Kasba Kherhi | Shahkund Shahkund, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813108 |
| Uco Bank | ATM | 812006 | Bhagalpur | Shahkund | Sajaur | Bhagalpur At+po=sajour, Via=nathnagar, Dist-Bhagalpur, Bihar, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 812006 |
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 Shekhpur village in?
Shekhpur village is in Bhagalpur district.
Which state is Shekhpur village in?
Shekhpur village is in Bihar.
Which block is Shekhpur under?
Shekhpur comes under Shahkund Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Shekhpur?
The Census village code of Shekhpur is 239878.
Which Gram Panchayat is Shekhpur under?
Shekhpur is listed under Dariyapur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shahkund.
What is the population of Shekhpur village?
The village record lists 1,654 people and 291 households for Shekhpur.
How many households are in Shekhpur village?
The village record lists 291 households for Shekhpur.
What is the male and female population of Shekhpur?
The record lists 878 male residents and 776 female residents for Shekhpur.
What is the sex ratio of Shekhpur village?
The sex ratio of Shekhpur is 883.83 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shekhpur village?
The reported geographical area of Shekhpur is 81 hectares.
What is the population density of Shekhpur village?
The approximate population density of Shekhpur is 2,041.98 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Shekhpur?
The nearest town listed for Shekhpur is Bhagalpur, about 16 km away.
How far is Shekhpur from the district headquarters?
Shekhpur is about 16 km from Bhagalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Shekhpur from the sub-district headquarters?
Shekhpur is about 18 km from Shahkund, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Shekhpur?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Shekhpur.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shekhpur?
For Shekhpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 77.02 hectares and irrigated land is 25.1 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shekhpur?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shekhpur. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.