Indian Village Directory

Shekhpura Village

Shekhpura is an inhabited village in Barsoi Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224909, the Census 2011 record lists 1,590 people in 300 households and the reported area is 186 hectares. The local references include Laguadashgram Gram Panchayat, Barsoi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 75 km.

In short:

Shekhpura is a village in Barsoi Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224909 and 1,590 people in 300 households.

Village Code224909
Population1,590
Households300
Area186 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar

Detailed village profile

Shekhpura at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,590 people, 186 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Shekhpura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Katihar
Block Barsoi
CD Block Barsoi
Gram Panchayat LAGUADASHGRAM
  • Shekhpura falls under Barsoi Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 224909.
  • The record lists 1,590 people living in 300 households.
  • The reported village area is 186 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Katihar.
  • 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
224909
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Katihar
District Census Code
212
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barsoi
Sub-district Census Code
01147
CD Block
Barsoi
Gram Panchayat
Laguadashgram
Households
300
Population
1,590
Male Population
822
Female Population
768
Sex Ratio
934.31
Area
186 hectares
Area
1.86 sq km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Nearest Town Distance
75 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 854.84 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.3 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 96.9% 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 224909, Laguadashgram Gram Panchayat and Barsoi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
212
Sub-district Census Code
01147
Village Census Code
224909
CD Block Code
0135
Gram Panchayat Code
0025
CD Block Name
Barsoi
Gram Panchayat Name
Laguadashgram

Location and Distance

Katihar is the nearest town listed for Shekhpura, about 75 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 75 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barsoi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Katihar
Distance from District Headquarter
75 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
75 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Katihar
Distance within State/UT
75 km
Nearest Town
Katihar
Distance from Nearest Town
75 km
Total Geographical Area
186 hectares
Area
1.86 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,590 people in 300 households, with 822 male residents and 768 female residents. The average household size is 5.3, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Shekhpura. Population density works out to about 854.84 people per sq km.

Total Households
300
Total Population
1,590
Male Population
822
Female Population
768
Sex Ratio
934.31
Average Household Size
5.3
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 and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

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
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Tractors
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shekhpura include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop 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
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
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 154.82 hectares and irrigated land is 150 hectares (96.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Forest Area In Hectares
4.18 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
7 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
10 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
154.82
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
4.82 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
150.0
Canals Area In Hectares
100 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
50 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

Map and Location

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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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
2

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 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Indian Bank 2 50%
Central Bank of India 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%

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
Central Bank of India ATM 854317 Katihar Barsoi Bhag Barsoi Barsoi Barsoi, Barsoi, Katihar, Bihar, 854317
State Bank of India CRM 855102 Katihar Barsoi Sultanpur Sultanpur Near Thana Chowk, Katihar, Bihar, 855102
Indian Bank ATM 855102 Katihar Barsoi Abadpur Barsoi Katihar Parmanik Tola, Abadhpur, Katihar, Bihar, 855102
Indian Bank ATM 855102 Katihar Barsoi Bans Kota Barsoi, Katihar Bans Kota, Sultanpur, Katihar, Bihar, 855102

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 Barsoi Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Shekhpura village in?

Shekhpura village is in Katihar district.

Which state is Shekhpura village in?

Shekhpura village is in Bihar.

Which block is Shekhpura under?

Shekhpura comes under Barsoi 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 224909.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shekhpura under?

Shekhpura is listed under LAGUADASHGRAM Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barsoi.

What is the population of Shekhpura village?

The village record lists 1,590 people and 300 households for Shekhpura.

How many households are in Shekhpura village?

The village record lists 300 households for Shekhpura.

What is the male and female population of Shekhpura?

The record lists 822 male residents and 768 female residents for Shekhpura.

What is the sex ratio of Shekhpura village?

The sex ratio of Shekhpura is 934.31 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shekhpura village?

The reported geographical area of Shekhpura is 186 hectares.

What is the population density of Shekhpura village?

The approximate population density of Shekhpura is 854.84 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 Katihar, about 75 km away.

How far is Shekhpura from the district headquarters?

Shekhpura is about 75 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shekhpura from the sub-district headquarters?

Shekhpura is about 20 km from Barsoi, 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 154.82 hectares and irrigated land is 150 hectares.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shekhpura. These records include 3 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.