Indian Village Directory

Shekhopur Village

Shekhopur is an inhabited village in Hilsa Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244798, the Census 2011 record lists 1,034 people in 183 households and the reported area is 25 hectares. The local references include Kapasiawan Gram Panchayat, Hilsa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hilsa at about 4 km.

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Quick answer: Shekhopur is a village in Hilsa Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244798 and 1,034 people in 183 households.
Village Code244798
Population1,034
Households183
Area25 hectares
Nearest TownHilsa

Key Village Facts

Village
Shekhopur
Census Village Code
244798
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Hilsa
Sub-district Census Code
01390
CD Block
Hilsa
Gram Panchayat
Kapasiawan
Households
183
Population
1,034
Male Population
541
Female Population
493
Sex Ratio
911.28
Area
25 hectares
Area
0.25 sq km
Nearest Town
Hilsa
Nearest Town Distance
4 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Shekhopur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,034 people, 25 hectares of reported area and Hilsa as the nearest town reference for Shekhopur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictNalanda
BlockHilsa
CD BlockHilsa
Gram PanchayatKapasiawan
  • Shekhopur falls under Hilsa Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 244798.
  • The record lists 1,034 people living in 183 households.
  • The reported village area is 25 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

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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 Density4,136 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.65 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share46.13%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share95.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shekhopur in the official administrative record. Census village code 244798, Kapasiawan Gram Panchayat and Hilsa CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01390
Village Census Code
244798
CD Block Code
0378
Gram Panchayat Code
0014
CD Block Name
Hilsa
Gram Panchayat Name
Kapasiawan

Location and Distance

Hilsa is the nearest town listed for Shekhopur, about 4 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Hilsa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
4 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hilsa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
4 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hilsa
Distance within State/UT
4 km
Nearest Town
Hilsa
Distance from Nearest Town
4 km
Total Geographical Area
25 hectares
Area
0.25 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,034 people in 183 households, with 541 male residents and 493 female residents. The average household size is 5.65, and SC share is 46.13% and ST share is 0% for Shekhopur. Population density works out to about 4,136 people per sq km.

Total Households
183
Total Population
1,034
Male Population
541
Female Population
493
Sex Ratio
911.28
Average Household Size
5.65
SC Population
477
SC Male Population
261
SC Female Population
216
SC Population Share
46.13
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shekhopur list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shekhopur include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

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
8.3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shekhopur include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shekhopur is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 4 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shekhopur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 22.5 hectares and irrigated land is 21.5 hectares (95.6% 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
2.5
Net Area Sown In Hectares
22.5
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
21.5
Canals Area In Hectares
13.2 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shekhopur

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
13
Banks in Matched Records
8
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 8 62%
CRM 5 38%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 31%
Bank of India 2 15%
Punjab National Bank 2 15%
Bank of Baroda 1 7.7%
Canara Bank 1 7.7%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 801302 Nalanda Hilsa Hilsa (Nagar Parishad) Hilsa, Bihari Road Near Devi Asthan, Nalanda, Bihar, 801302
Bank of India ATM 801302 Nalanda Hilsa Hilsa (Nagar Parishad) Bank of India Hilsa Branch Road, Village Hil Hilsa, Nalanda, Bihar, 801302
Canara Bank ATM 801302 Nalanda Hilsa Hilsa (Nagar Parishad) Hilsa-Patna Main Road Ground Floor Hilsa, Nalanda, Bihar, 801302
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 801302 Nalanda Hilsa Hilsa (Nagar Parishad) Hilsa, Dist. Nalanda, Bihar Raghubar Palace, Main Market, Nalanda, Bihar, 801302
Punjab National Bank ATM 801302 Nalanda Hilsa Hilsa (Nagar Parishad) Kaliasthan Road Hilsa Kaliasthan, Nalanda, Bihar, 801302
State Bank of India ATM 801302 Nalanda Hilsa Hilsa (Nagar Parishad) Hilsa Biharsharif Road Bob Campus Hilsa Hilsa Biharsharif Road Bob Campus Hilsa, Nalanda, Bihar, 801302
Punjab National Bank ATM 801302 Nalanda Hilsa Hilsa (Nagar Parishad) Nalanda, Near LIC Office, Hilsa Pnb ATM Hilsa, Main Road Hilsa, Nalanda, Bihar, 801302
State Bank of India ATM 801302 Nalanda Hilsa Hilsa (Nagar Parishad) Near Hilsa Bus Stand, Hilsa Near Hilsa Bus Stand, Hilsa, Nalanda, Bihar, 801302

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 Shekhopur village located?

Shekhopur is in Hilsa Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Shekhopur village in?

Shekhopur village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Shekhopur village in?

Shekhopur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Shekhopur under?

Shekhopur comes under Hilsa Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shekhopur?

The Census village code of Shekhopur is 244798.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shekhopur under?

Shekhopur is listed under Kapasiawan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Hilsa.

What is the population of Shekhopur village?

The village record lists 1,034 people and 183 households for Shekhopur.

How many households are in Shekhopur village?

The village record lists 183 households for Shekhopur.

What is the male and female population of Shekhopur?

The record lists 541 male residents and 493 female residents for Shekhopur.

What is the sex ratio of Shekhopur village?

The sex ratio of Shekhopur is 911.28 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shekhopur village?

The reported geographical area of Shekhopur is 25 hectares.

What is the population density of Shekhopur village?

The approximate population density of Shekhopur is 4,136 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shekhopur?

The nearest town listed for Shekhopur is Hilsa, about 4 km away.

How far is Shekhopur from the district headquarters?

Shekhopur is about 45 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shekhopur from the sub-district headquarters?

Shekhopur is about 4 km from Hilsa, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shekhopur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Shekhopur.

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

For Shekhopur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 22.5 hectares and irrigated land is 21.5 hectares.

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

The page shows 13 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shekhopur. These records include 8 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.