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Shekhpura Village

Shekhpura is an inhabited village in Neem Chak Bathani Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 255110, the Census 2011 record lists 791 people in 97 households and the reported area is 174 hectares. The local references include Singhaul Gram Panchayat, Neem Chak Bathani CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gaya at about 51 km.

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Quick answer: Shekhpura is a village in Neem Chak Bathani Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 255110 and 791 people in 97 households.
Village Code255110
Population791
Households97
Area174 hectares
Nearest TownGaya

Key Village Facts

Village
Shekhpura
Census Village Code
255110
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Neem Chak Bathani
Sub-district Census Code
01491
CD Block
Neem Chak Bathani
Gram Panchayat
Singhaul
Households
97
Population
791
Male Population
394
Female Population
397
Sex Ratio
1,007.61
Area
174 hectares
Area
1.74 sq km
Nearest Town
Gaya
Nearest Town Distance
51 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
803116
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Shekhpura at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 791 people, 174 hectares of reported area and Gaya as the nearest town reference for Shekhpura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictGaya
CD BlockNeem Chak Bathani
Gram PanchayatSinghaul
  • Shekhpura falls under Neem Chak Bathani Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 255110.
  • The record lists 791 people living in 97 households.
  • The reported village area is 174 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gaya.
  • 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 Density454.6 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size8.15 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share15.3%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share46%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 255110, Singhaul Gram Panchayat and Neem Chak Bathani CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01491
Village Census Code
255110
CD Block Code
0479
Gram Panchayat Code
8091
CD Block Name
Neem Chak Bathani
Gram Panchayat Name
Singhaul

Location and Distance

Gaya is the nearest town listed for Shekhpura, about 51 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 51 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Neem Chak Bathani
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
51 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gaya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
51 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gaya
Distance within State/UT
51 km
Nearest Town
Gaya
Distance from Nearest Town
51 km
Total Geographical Area
174 hectares
Area
1.74 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 791 people in 97 households, with 394 male residents and 397 female residents. The average household size is 8.15, and SC share is 15.3% and ST share is 0% for Shekhpura. Population density works out to about 454.6 people per sq km.

Total Households
97
Total Population
791
Male Population
394
Female Population
397
Sex Ratio
1,007.61
Average Household Size
8.15
SC Population
121
SC Male Population
58
SC Female Population
63
SC Population Share
15.3
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shekhpura list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shekhpura include hand pump 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
52 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Shekhpura.

Post Office
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shekhpura is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 6 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shekhpura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 113 hectares and irrigated land is 52 hectares (46% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
18 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
12 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
11 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
113.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
61 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
52.0

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
20
Banks in Matched Records
11
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 17 85%
CRM 3 15%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 7 35%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 4 20%
Axis Bank Limited 1 5%
Bank of Baroda 1 5%
Bank of India 1 5%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) Dharamsala Road Ground, Ward No- 18, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 803116 Nalanda Bihar Biharsharif (M Corp.) Nalanda Nalanda University Campus, Nalanda, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116
Bank of Baroda ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) Rajgir Bus Stand Rajgir Opp. Bob Distt. Nalanda Bihar Neel Krishna Rajgir Bus, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116
Bank of India ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) Dangi Tola, Bihar Road, Rajgir Gandhi Aashram, W/O Shri Prahlad Upadhay, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116
Canara Bank ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) Dharmashala Road Rajgir, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116
Central Bank of India ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) Nalanda Upadhyaya Toli Rajgir.803116, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) 0 Hdfcbankatm Khatano234, Tauzino12569, Wardno06, Holdingno180a/1, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 803116 Nalanda Rajgir Rajgir (Np) 0 Hdfcbanklimited, Rtc5, Crpfcamp, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bihar, 803116

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

Where is Shekhpura village located?

Shekhpura is in Neem Chak Bathani Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Shekhpura village in?

Shekhpura village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Shekhpura village in?

Shekhpura village is in Bihar.

Which block is Shekhpura under?

Shekhpura comes under Neem Chak Bathani 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 255110.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shekhpura under?

Shekhpura is listed under Singhaul Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Neem Chak Bathani.

What is the population of Shekhpura village?

The village record lists 791 people and 97 households for Shekhpura.

How many households are in Shekhpura village?

The village record lists 97 households for Shekhpura.

What is the male and female population of Shekhpura?

The record lists 394 male residents and 397 female residents for Shekhpura.

What is the sex ratio of Shekhpura village?

The sex ratio of Shekhpura is 1,007.61 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shekhpura village?

The reported geographical area of Shekhpura is 174 hectares.

What is the population density of Shekhpura village?

The approximate population density of Shekhpura is 454.6 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 Gaya, about 51 km away.

How far is Shekhpura from the district headquarters?

Shekhpura is about 51 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shekhpura from the sub-district headquarters?

Shekhpura is about 12 km from Neem Chak Bathani, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shekhpura?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Shekhpura.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Shekhpura?

For Shekhpura, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 113 hectares and irrigated land is 52 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shekhpura?

The page shows 20 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shekhpura. These records include 11 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.