Where is Sekhra village located?
Sekhra is in Sarmera Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.
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Sekhra Village
Sekhra is an inhabited village in Sarmera Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244482, the Census 2011 record lists 674 people in 118 households and the reported area is 123 hectares. The local references include Malawan Gram Panchayat, Sarmera CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barbigha at about 15 km.
Sekhra is a village in Sarmera Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244482 and 674 people in 118 households.
Village Code244482
Population674
Households118
Area123 hectares
Nearest TownBarbigha
Detailed village profile
Sekhra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 674 people, 123 hectares of reported area and Barbigha as the nearest town reference for Sekhra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Sekhra falls under Sarmera Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 244482.
- The record lists 674 people living in 118 households.
- The reported village area is 123 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Barbigha.
- 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
- Sekhra
- Census Village Code
- 244482
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nalanda
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Sarmera
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01384
- CD Block
- Sarmera
- Gram Panchayat
- Malawan
- Households
- 118
- Population
- 674
- Male Population
- 354
- Female Population
- 320
- Sex Ratio
- 903.95
- Area
- 123 hectares
- Area
- 1.23 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Barbigha
- 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
547.97 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.71 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
32.34%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
69.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Sekhra in the official administrative record. Census village code 244482, Malawan Gram Panchayat and Sarmera CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01384
- Village Census Code
- 244482
- CD Block Code
- 0372
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0001
- CD Block Name
- Sarmera
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Malawan
Location and Distance
Barbigha is the nearest town listed for Sekhra, about 15 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Sarmera
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 6 km
- District Headquarter
- Biharsharif
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 35 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Barbigha
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Barbigha
- Distance within State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Barbigha
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 123 hectares
- Area
- 1.23 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 674 people in 118 households, with 354 male residents and 320 female residents. The average household size is 5.71, and SC share is 32.34% and ST share is 0% for Sekhra. Population density works out to about 547.97 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 118
- Total Population
- 674
- Male Population
- 354
- Female Population
- 320
- Sex Ratio
- 903.95
- Average Household Size
- 5.71
- SC Population
- 218
- SC Male Population
- 120
- SC Female Population
- 98
- SC Population Share
- 32.34
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Sekhra 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 Sekhra 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
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 80.27 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Sekhra include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Sekhra include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre 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
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Sekhra is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 1 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
- 2 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Sekhra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 115.27 hectares and irrigated land is 80.27 hectares (69.6% 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
- 3.35
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 4.38 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 115.27
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 35 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 80.27
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
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sekhra
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
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | 1 | 33% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 33% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 33% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 811104 | Nalanda | Sarmera | Sarmera | Sarmera Chowk, Nh-82 I Floor, Garbhu Complex Sarmera, Nalanda, Bihar, 811104 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 811104 | Nalanda | Sarmera | Sarmera | Sarmera Sarmera, Nalanda, Bihar, 811104 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 811104 | Nalanda | Sarmera | Sarmera | Bihar Sharif Bihar Sharif, Nalanda, Bihar, 811104 |
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
Which district is Sekhra village in?
Sekhra village is in Nalanda district.
Which state is Sekhra village in?
Sekhra village is in Bihar.
Which block is Sekhra under?
Sekhra comes under Sarmera Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Sekhra?
The Census village code of Sekhra is 244482.
Which Gram Panchayat is Sekhra under?
Sekhra is listed under Malawan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Sarmera.
What is the population of Sekhra village?
The village record lists 674 people and 118 households for Sekhra.
How many households are in Sekhra village?
The village record lists 118 households for Sekhra.
What is the male and female population of Sekhra?
The record lists 354 male residents and 320 female residents for Sekhra.
What is the sex ratio of Sekhra village?
The sex ratio of Sekhra is 903.95 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Sekhra village?
The reported geographical area of Sekhra is 123 hectares.
What is the population density of Sekhra village?
The approximate population density of Sekhra is 547.97 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Sekhra?
The nearest town listed for Sekhra is Barbigha, about 15 km away.
How far is Sekhra from the district headquarters?
Sekhra is about 35 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Sekhra from the sub-district headquarters?
Sekhra is about 6 km from Sarmera, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Sekhra?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Sekhra.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Sekhra?
For Sekhra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 115.27 hectares and irrigated land is 80.27 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sekhra?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sekhra. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.