Indian Village Directory

Shekhpura Village

Shekhpura is an inhabited village in Chandi Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244312, the Census 2011 record lists 1,069 people in 191 households and the reported area is 54 hectares. The local references include Narsanda Gram Panchayat, Chandi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hilsa at about 14 km.

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Quick answer: Shekhpura is a village in Chandi Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244312 and 1,069 people in 191 households.
Village Code244312
Population1,069
Households191
Area54 hectares
Nearest TownHilsa

Key Village Facts

Village
Shekhpura
Census Village Code
244312
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chandi
Sub-district Census Code
01381
CD Block
Chandi
Gram Panchayat
Narsanda
Households
191
Population
1,069
Male Population
571
Female Population
498
Sex Ratio
872.15
Area
54 hectares
Area
0.54 sq km
Nearest Town
Hilsa
Nearest Town Distance
14 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
803110
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Shekhpura at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,069 people, 54 hectares of reported area and Hilsa as the nearest town reference for Shekhpura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictNalanda
BlockChandi
CD BlockChandi
Gram PanchayatNarsanda
  • Shekhpura falls under Chandi Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 244312.
  • The record lists 1,069 people living in 191 households.
  • The reported village area is 54 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hilsa.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density1,979.63 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.6 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share17.12%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share53.2%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 244312, Narsanda Gram Panchayat and Chandi CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01381
Village Census Code
244312
CD Block Code
0369
Gram Panchayat Code
0010
CD Block Name
Chandi
Gram Panchayat Name
Narsanda

Location and Distance

Hilsa is the nearest town listed for Shekhpura, about 14 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 27 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chandi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
27 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hilsa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
14 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hilsa
Distance within State/UT
14 km
Nearest Town
Hilsa
Distance from Nearest Town
14 km
Total Geographical Area
54 hectares
Area
0.54 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,069 people in 191 households, with 571 male residents and 498 female residents. The average household size is 5.6, and SC share is 17.12% and ST share is 0% for Shekhpura. Population density works out to about 1,979.63 people per sq km.

Total Households
191
Total Population
1,069
Male Population
571
Female Population
498
Sex Ratio
872.15
Average Household Size
5.6
SC Population
183
SC Male Population
102
SC Female Population
81
SC Population Share
17.12
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

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Others Count
2

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
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
25 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

State Highway
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
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 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shekhpura is reported as 3 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
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shekhpura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 47 hectares and irrigated land is 25 hectares (53.2% 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
1.3
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
5.7 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
47.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
22 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
25.0

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.

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
6
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
1

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

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 6 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 3 50%
Canara Bank 1 17%
Central Bank of India 1 17%
Punjab National Bank 1 17%

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
Canara Bank ATM 803110 Nalanda Harnaut Sabnahuar Near Kalisthan Chandi More Harnaut, Nalanda, Bihar, 803110
Central Bank of India ATM 803110 Nalanda Bihar Biharsharif (M Corp.) Nalanda N. H.31.p.o.harnauth, Harnauth-803110, Nalanda, Bihar, 803110
Punjab National Bank ATM 803110 Nalanda Harnaut Bafniwan Nalanda, Bihar PIN 803110 Harnaut, Distt:, Nalanda, Bihar, 803110
State Bank of India ATM 803110 Nalanda Bihar Biharsharif (M Corp.) At Wena, Po Wena Near South Bihar Grahmin Bank Wena Nal at Wena, Po Wena Near South Bihar Grahmin Bank Wena Nal, Naland…
State Bank of India ATM 803110 Nalanda Harnaut Hariharpur Harnaut - Po Harnaut Harnaut - Po Harnaut, Nalanda, Bihar, 803110
State Bank of India ATM 803110 Nalanda Harnaut Cheran Ranchi Road, Main Market, Nalanda, Bihar, 803110

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 Chandi Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Shekhpura village in?

Shekhpura village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Shekhpura village in?

Shekhpura village is in Bihar.

Which block is Shekhpura under?

Shekhpura comes under Chandi 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 244312.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shekhpura under?

Shekhpura is listed under Narsanda Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chandi.

What is the population of Shekhpura village?

The village record lists 1,069 people and 191 households for Shekhpura.

How many households are in Shekhpura village?

The village record lists 191 households for Shekhpura.

What is the male and female population of Shekhpura?

The record lists 571 male residents and 498 female residents for Shekhpura.

What is the sex ratio of Shekhpura village?

The sex ratio of Shekhpura is 872.15 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shekhpura village?

The reported geographical area of Shekhpura is 54 hectares.

What is the population density of Shekhpura village?

The approximate population density of Shekhpura is 1,979.63 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 Hilsa, about 14 km away.

How far is Shekhpura from the district headquarters?

Shekhpura is about 27 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shekhpura from the sub-district headquarters?

Shekhpura is about 9 km from Chandi, 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 47 hectares and irrigated land is 25 hectares.

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

The page shows 6 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.