Where is Shekhpul village located?
Shekhpul is in Silao Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.
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Shekhpul Village
Shekhpul is an inhabited village in Silao Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 245112, the Census 2011 record lists 252 people in 30 households and the reported area is 161 hectares. The local references include Barakar Gram Panchayat, Silao CD Block and the nearest town reference is Silao at about 18 km.
Shekhpul is a village in Silao Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 245112 and 252 people in 30 households.
Village Code245112
Population252
Households30
Area161 hectares
Nearest TownSilao
Detailed village profile
Shekhpul at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 252 people, 161 hectares of reported area and Silao as the nearest town reference for Shekhpul, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Shekhpul falls under Silao Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 245112.
- The record lists 252 people living in 30 households.
- The reported village area is 161 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Silao.
- 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
- Shekhpul
- Census Village Code
- 245112
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nalanda
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Silao
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01395
- CD Block
- Silao
- Gram Panchayat
- Barakar
- Households
- 30
- Population
- 252
- Male Population
- 133
- Female Population
- 119
- Sex Ratio
- 894.74
- Area
- 161 hectares
- Area
- 1.61 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Silao
- Nearest Town Distance
- 18 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
156.52 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
8.4 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
42.86%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
100%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Shekhpul in the official administrative record. Census village code 245112, Barakar Gram Panchayat and Silao CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01395
- Village Census Code
- 245112
- CD Block Code
- 0383
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0001
- CD Block Name
- Silao
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Barakar
Location and Distance
Silao is the nearest town listed for Shekhpul, about 18 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Silao
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18 km
- District Headquarter
- Biharsharif
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 25 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Silao
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 18 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Silao
- Distance within State/UT
- 18 km
- Nearest Town
- Silao
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 18 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 161 hectares
- Area
- 1.61 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 252 people in 30 households, with 133 male residents and 119 female residents. The average household size is 8.4, and SC share is 42.86% and ST share is 0% for Shekhpul. Population density works out to about 156.52 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 30
- Total Population
- 252
- Male Population
- 133
- Female Population
- 119
- Sex Ratio
- 894.74
- Average Household Size
- 8.4
- SC Population
- 108
- SC Male Population
- 62
- SC Female Population
- 46
- SC Population Share
- 42.86
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Shekhpul list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Vocational Training School ITI
- Available
- Government Vocational Training School ITI Count
- 1
- Private Non Formal Training Centre
- Available
- Private Non Formal Training Centre Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 4
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 3
- Veterinary Hospital Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shekhpul 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 80.9 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shekhpul include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Shekhpul include self-help groups. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Shekhpul is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 3 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
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 3 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shekhpul show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 80.9 hectares and irrigated land is 80.9 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 80.1 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 80.9
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 80.9
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Private Others
- Available
- Private Others Count
- 1
- 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.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shekhpul
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
- 8
- Banks in Matched Records
- 4
- Matched PINs
- 2
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 7 | 88% |
| Electronic Kiosk | 1 | 12% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | 3 | 38% |
| State Bank of India | 2 | 25% |
| Union Bank of India | 2 | 25% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 12% |
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 | 803111 | Nalanda | Silao | Mohanpur | Nalanda Opp.police Station, Museum Link Road, Nalanda, Bihar, 803111 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 803117 | Nalanda | Silao | Silao (Np) | Gola Bazar Road Teen Muhani Shivkant Singh Silao, Nalanda, Bihar, 803117 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 803111 | Nalanda | Silao | Sobait | Sarlichak, Silao, Sobait, Nalanda, Bihar Sarlichak, Silao, Sobait, Nalanda, Bihar, Nalanda, Bihar, 803111 |
| Union Bank of India | ATM | 803111 | Nalanda | Silao | Mohanpur | Main Road R. K. Bharwan, Nalanda More, Nalanda, Bihar, 803111 |
| Canara Bank | Electronic Kiosk | 803111 | Nalanda | Silao | Mohanpur | Nalanda Opp.police Station, Museum Link Road, Nalanda, Bihar, 803111 |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 803111 | Nalanda | Silao | Mohanpur | 0 Opp.police Station, Museum Link Road, Nalanda, Bihar, 803111 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 803117 | Nalanda | Silao | Silao (Np) | Tinmuhani Gola Road on Nh 82 Sri Ram Complex Silao, Nalanda, Bihar, 803117 |
| Union Bank of India | ATM | 803117 | Nalanda | Silao | Silao (Np) | Gola Road Silao Branch Silao, Nalanda, Bihar, 803117 |
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 Shekhpul village in?
Shekhpul village is in Nalanda district.
Which state is Shekhpul village in?
Shekhpul village is in Bihar.
Which block is Shekhpul under?
Shekhpul comes under Silao Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Shekhpul?
The Census village code of Shekhpul is 245112.
Which Gram Panchayat is Shekhpul under?
Shekhpul is listed under Barakar Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Silao.
What is the population of Shekhpul village?
The village record lists 252 people and 30 households for Shekhpul.
How many households are in Shekhpul village?
The village record lists 30 households for Shekhpul.
What is the male and female population of Shekhpul?
The record lists 133 male residents and 119 female residents for Shekhpul.
What is the sex ratio of Shekhpul village?
The sex ratio of Shekhpul is 894.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shekhpul village?
The reported geographical area of Shekhpul is 161 hectares.
What is the population density of Shekhpul village?
The approximate population density of Shekhpul is 156.52 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Shekhpul?
The nearest town listed for Shekhpul is Silao, about 18 km away.
How far is Shekhpul from the district headquarters?
Shekhpul is about 25 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Shekhpul from the sub-district headquarters?
Shekhpul is about 18 km from Silao, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Shekhpul?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Shekhpul.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shekhpul?
For Shekhpul, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 80.9 hectares and irrigated land is 80.9 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shekhpul?
The page shows 8 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shekhpul. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.