Indian Village Directory

Shekhpura Village

Shekhpura is an inhabited village in Ghoshi Block of Jehanabad district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 260411, the Census 2011 record lists 1,258 people in 212 households and the reported area is 29 hectares. The local references include Golakpur Gram Panchayat, Ghoshi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jehanabad at about 15 km.

In short:

Shekhpura is a village in Ghoshi Block, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 260411 and 1,258 people in 212 households.

Village Code260411
Population1,258
Households212
Area29 hectares
Nearest TownJehanabad

Detailed village profile

Shekhpura at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,258 people, 29 hectares of reported area and Jehanabad as the nearest town reference for Shekhpura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Jehanabad
Block Ghoshi
CD Block Ghoshi
Gram Panchayat Golakpur
  • Shekhpura falls under Ghoshi Block in Jehanabad district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 260411.
  • The record lists 1,258 people living in 212 households.
  • The reported village area is 29 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Jehanabad.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Shekhpura
Census Village Code
260411
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Jehanabad
District Census Code
239
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ghoshi
Sub-district Census Code
01539
CD Block
Ghoshi
Gram Panchayat
Golakpur
Households
212
Population
1,258
Male Population
656
Female Population
602
Sex Ratio
917.68
Area
29 hectares
Area
0.29 sq km
Nearest Town
Jehanabad
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 4,337.93 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.93 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 34.98% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 72.7% 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 260411, Golakpur Gram Panchayat and Ghoshi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
239
Sub-district Census Code
01539
Village Census Code
260411
CD Block Code
0527
CD Block Name
Ghoshi
Gram Panchayat Name
Golakpur

Location and Distance

Jehanabad is the nearest town listed for Shekhpura, about 15 km away. Jehanabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ghoshi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Jehanabad
Distance from District Headquarter
15 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Jehanabad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jehanabad
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Jehanabad
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
29 hectares
Area
0.29 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,258 people in 212 households, with 656 male residents and 602 female residents. The average household size is 5.93, and SC share is 34.98% and ST share is 0% for Shekhpura. Population density works out to about 4,337.93 people per sq km.

Total Households
212
Total Population
1,258
Male Population
656
Female Population
602
Sex Ratio
917.68
Average Household Size
5.93
SC Population
440
SC Male Population
213
SC Female Population
227
SC Population Share
34.98
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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole 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
12 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shekhpura include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shekhpura 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shekhpura is reported as 1 hours per day in summer and 2 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
1 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shekhpura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 22.76 hectares and irrigated land is 16.54 hectares (72.7% 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
5.48
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.5 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.26 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
22.76
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
6.22 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
16.54
Canals Area In Hectares
4.54 hectares

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

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 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 local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Indian Bank 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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Indian Bank ATM 804406 Jehanabad Ghoshi Birupur Birupur Birupur, Jehanabad, Bihar, 804406

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 Ghoshi Block of Jehanabad district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Shekhpura village in?

Shekhpura village is in Jehanabad district.

Which state is Shekhpura village in?

Shekhpura village is in Bihar.

Which block is Shekhpura under?

Shekhpura comes under Ghoshi 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 260411.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shekhpura under?

Shekhpura is listed under Golakpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ghoshi.

What is the population of Shekhpura village?

The village record lists 1,258 people and 212 households for Shekhpura.

How many households are in Shekhpura village?

The village record lists 212 households for Shekhpura.

What is the male and female population of Shekhpura?

The record lists 656 male residents and 602 female residents for Shekhpura.

What is the sex ratio of Shekhpura village?

The sex ratio of Shekhpura is 917.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shekhpura village?

The reported geographical area of Shekhpura is 29 hectares.

What is the population density of Shekhpura village?

The approximate population density of Shekhpura is 4,337.93 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 Jehanabad, about 15 km away.

How far is Shekhpura from the district headquarters?

Shekhpura is about 15 km from Jehanabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shekhpura from the sub-district headquarters?

Shekhpura is about 3 km from Ghoshi, 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 22.76 hectares and irrigated land is 16.54 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.

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.