Where is Shekhpura village located?
Shekhpura is in Tharthari Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Shekhpura Village
Shekhpura is an inhabited village in Tharthari Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244697, the Census 2011 record lists 1,586 people in 282 households and the reported area is 214 hectares. The local references include Narainpur Gram Panchayat, Tharthari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hilsa at about 15 km.
Village Code244697
Population1,586
Households282
Area214 hectares
Nearest TownHilsa
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Shekhpura
- Census Village Code
- 244697
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nalanda
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Tharthari
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01388
- CD Block
- Tharthari
- Gram Panchayat
- Narainpur
- Households
- 282
- Population
- 1,586
- Male Population
- 806
- Female Population
- 780
- Sex Ratio
- 967.74
- Area
- 214 hectares
- Area
- 2.14 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Hilsa
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Shekhpura at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,586 people, 214 hectares of reported area and Hilsa as the nearest town reference for Shekhpura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Shekhpura falls under Tharthari Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 244697.
- The record lists 1,586 people living in 282 households.
- The reported village area is 214 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density741.12 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.62 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.94%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%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 244697, Narainpur Gram Panchayat and Tharthari CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01388
- Village Census Code
- 244697
- CD Block Code
- 0376
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0006
- CD Block Name
- Tharthari
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Narainpur
Location and Distance
Hilsa is the nearest town listed for Shekhpura, about 15 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Tharthari
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 6 km
- District Headquarter
- Biharsharif
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 20 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Hilsa
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Hilsa
- Distance within State/UT
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Hilsa
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 214 hectares
- Area
- 2.14 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,586 people in 282 households, with 806 male residents and 780 female residents. The average household size is 5.62, and SC share is 14.94% and ST share is 0% for Shekhpura. Population density works out to about 741.12 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 282
- Total Population
- 1,586
- Male Population
- 806
- Female Population
- 780
- Sex Ratio
- 967.74
- Average Household Size
- 5.62
- SC Population
- 237
- SC Male Population
- 121
- SC Female Population
- 116
- SC Population Share
- 14.94
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Shekhpura 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 Shekhpura. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub 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
- River Canal 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
- 178.5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shekhpura include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Shekhpura include 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.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- 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 6 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
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shekhpura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 178.5 hectares and irrigated land is 178.5 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 35.5 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 178.5
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 178.5
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
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 Tharthari 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 244697.
Which Gram Panchayat is Shekhpura under?
Shekhpura is listed under Narainpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Tharthari.
What is the population of Shekhpura village?
The village record lists 1,586 people and 282 households for Shekhpura.
How many households are in Shekhpura village?
The village record lists 282 households for Shekhpura.
What is the male and female population of Shekhpura?
The record lists 806 male residents and 780 female residents for Shekhpura.
What is the sex ratio of Shekhpura village?
The sex ratio of Shekhpura is 967.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shekhpura village?
The reported geographical area of Shekhpura is 214 hectares.
What is the population density of Shekhpura village?
The approximate population density of Shekhpura is 741.12 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 15 km away.
How far is Shekhpura from the district headquarters?
Shekhpura is about 20 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Shekhpura from the sub-district headquarters?
Shekhpura is about 6 km from Tharthari, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Shekhpura?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Shekhpura.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shekhpura?
For Shekhpura, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 178.5 hectares and irrigated land is 178.5 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shekhpura.