Indian Village Directory

Shekhpura Village

Shekhpura is an inhabited village in Bihariganj Block of Madhepura district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 226089, the Census 2011 record lists 3,356 people in 666 households and the reported area is 369 hectares. The local references include Shekhpura Gram Panchayat, Bihariganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Madhepura at about 50 km.

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Quick answer: Shekhpura is a village in Bihariganj Block, Madhepura district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 226089 and 3,356 people in 666 households.
Village Code226089
Population3,356
Households666
Area369 hectares
Nearest TownMadhepura

Key Village Facts

Village
Shekhpura
Census Village Code
226089
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Madhepura
District Census Code
213
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bihariganj
Sub-district Census Code
01166
CD Block
Bihariganj
Gram Panchayat
Shekhpura
Households
666
Population
3,356
Male Population
1,760
Female Population
1,596
Sex Ratio
906.82
Area
369 hectares
Area
3.69 sq km
Nearest Town
Madhepura
Nearest Town Distance
50 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Shekhpura at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,356 people, 369 hectares of reported area and Madhepura as the nearest town reference for Shekhpura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictMadhepura
CD BlockBihariganj
Gram PanchayatSHEKHPURA
  • Shekhpura falls under Bihariganj Block in Madhepura district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 226089.
  • The record lists 3,356 people living in 666 households.
  • The reported village area is 369 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Madhepura.
  • 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 Density909.49 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.04 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share39.15%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share14.36%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share82.2%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 226089, Shekhpura Gram Panchayat and Bihariganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
213
Sub-district Census Code
01166
Village Census Code
226089
CD Block Code
0154
Gram Panchayat Code
0012
CD Block Name
Bihariganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Shekhpura

Location and Distance

Madhepura is the nearest town listed for Shekhpura, about 50 km away. Madhepura is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bihariganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Madhepura
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Madhepura
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
50 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhepura
Distance within State/UT
50 km
Nearest Town
Madhepura
Distance from Nearest Town
50 km
Total Geographical Area
369 hectares
Area
3.69 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,356 people in 666 households, with 1,760 male residents and 1,596 female residents. The average household size is 5.04, and SC share is 39.15% and ST share is 14.36% for Shekhpura. Population density works out to about 909.49 people per sq km.

Total Households
666
Total Population
3,356
Male Population
1,760
Female Population
1,596
Sex Ratio
906.82
Average Household Size
5.04
SC Population
1,314
SC Male Population
699
SC Female Population
615
SC Population Share
39.15
ST Population
482
ST Male Population
236
ST Female Population
246
ST Population Share
14.36
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shekhpura list 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school and 2 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Shekhpura. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Doctors In Position Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff Total Strength Count
1
TB Clinic Paramedical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position 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
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
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, 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shekhpura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 341.73 hectares and irrigated land is 280.94 hectares (82.2% 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
21.49
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
5.78 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
341.73
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
60.79 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
280.94
Canals Area In Hectares
200 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
80.94 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
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.

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
4
Banks in Matched Records
4
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 2 50%
CRM 2 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 1 25%
Punjab National Bank 1 25%
Canara Bank 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 852101 Madhepura Bihariganj Bihariganj Madhepura Main Rd, Post and Vill.bihariganj, Tehsil-Madhepura Sub-Dn, Madhepura, Bihar, 852101
Canara Bank CRM 852101 Madhepura Bihariganj Bihariganj Bihariganj Thana Road, Madhepura, Bihar, 852101
Punjab National Bank ATM 852101 Madhepura Bihariganj Bihariganj Dist.madhepura Vip Road, Jawahar Chowk, Bihariganj, Madhepura, Bihar, 852101
State Bank of India CRM 852101 Madhepura Bihariganj Bihariganj Bihariganj Bihariganj, Madhepura, Bihar, 852101

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 Bihariganj Block of Madhepura district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Shekhpura village in?

Shekhpura village is in Madhepura district.

Which state is Shekhpura village in?

Shekhpura village is in Bihar.

Which block is Shekhpura under?

Shekhpura comes under Bihariganj 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 226089.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shekhpura under?

Shekhpura is listed under SHEKHPURA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Bihariganj.

What is the population of Shekhpura village?

The village record lists 3,356 people and 666 households for Shekhpura.

How many households are in Shekhpura village?

The village record lists 666 households for Shekhpura.

What is the male and female population of Shekhpura?

The record lists 1,760 male residents and 1,596 female residents for Shekhpura.

What is the sex ratio of Shekhpura village?

The sex ratio of Shekhpura is 906.82 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shekhpura village?

The reported geographical area of Shekhpura is 369 hectares.

What is the population density of Shekhpura village?

The approximate population density of Shekhpura is 909.49 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 Madhepura, about 50 km away.

How far is Shekhpura from the district headquarters?

Shekhpura is about 40 km from Madhepura, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shekhpura from the sub-district headquarters?

Shekhpura is about 9 km from Bihariganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shekhpura?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 private primary school and 2 government middle schools for Shekhpura.

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

For Shekhpura, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 341.73 hectares and irrigated land is 280.94 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 4 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.