Where is Shekhabara village located?
Shekhabara is in Meskaur Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Shekhabara Village
Shekhabara is an inhabited village in Meskaur Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258238, the Census 2011 record lists 681 people in 93 households and the reported area is 89 hectares. The local references include Tetaria Gram Panchayat, Meskaur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 10 km.
Village Code258238
Population681
Households93
Area89 hectares
Nearest TownHisua
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Shekhabara
- Census Village Code
- 258238
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nawada
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Meskaur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01522
- CD Block
- Meskaur
- Gram Panchayat
- Tetaria
- Households
- 93
- Population
- 681
- Male Population
- 351
- Female Population
- 330
- Sex Ratio
- 940.17
- Area
- 89 hectares
- Area
- 0.89 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Hisua
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 805122
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Shekhabara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 681 people, 89 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Shekhabara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Shekhabara falls under Meskaur Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 258238.
- The record lists 681 people living in 93 households.
- The reported village area is 89 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Hisua.
- 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 Density765.17 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.32 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share46.84%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share46.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Shekhabara in the official administrative record. Census village code 258238, Tetaria Gram Panchayat and Meskaur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01522
- Village Census Code
- 258238
- CD Block Code
- 0510
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 4
- CD Block Name
- Meskaur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Tetaria
Location and Distance
Hisua is the nearest town listed for Shekhabara, about 10 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Meskaur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Nawada
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 30 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Hisua
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Hisua
- Distance within State/UT
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Hisua
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 89 hectares
- Area
- 0.89 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 681 people in 93 households, with 351 male residents and 330 female residents. The average household size is 7.32, and SC share is 46.84% and ST share is 0% for Shekhabara. Population density works out to about 765.17 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 93
- Total Population
- 681
- Male Population
- 351
- Female Population
- 330
- Sex Ratio
- 940.17
- Average Household Size
- 7.32
- SC Population
- 319
- SC Male Population
- 160
- SC Female Population
- 159
- SC Population Share
- 46.84
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Shekhabara 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.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shekhabara 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
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
- 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
- 4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Shekhabara.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Shekhabara 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.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shekhabara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 54 hectares and irrigated land is 25 hectares (46.3% 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
- 32.5
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 2.5 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 54.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 29 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 25.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 21 hectares
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Shekhabara village in?
Shekhabara village is in Nawada district.
Which state is Shekhabara village in?
Shekhabara village is in Bihar.
Which block is Shekhabara under?
Shekhabara comes under Meskaur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Shekhabara?
The Census village code of Shekhabara is 258238.
Which Gram Panchayat is Shekhabara under?
Shekhabara is listed under Tetaria Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meskaur.
What is the population of Shekhabara village?
The village record lists 681 people and 93 households for Shekhabara.
How many households are in Shekhabara village?
The village record lists 93 households for Shekhabara.
What is the male and female population of Shekhabara?
The record lists 351 male residents and 330 female residents for Shekhabara.
What is the sex ratio of Shekhabara village?
The sex ratio of Shekhabara is 940.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shekhabara village?
The reported geographical area of Shekhabara is 89 hectares.
What is the population density of Shekhabara village?
The approximate population density of Shekhabara is 765.17 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Shekhabara?
The nearest town listed for Shekhabara is Hisua, about 10 km away.
How far is Shekhabara from the district headquarters?
Shekhabara is about 30 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Shekhabara from the sub-district headquarters?
Shekhabara is about 5 km from Meskaur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Shekhabara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Shekhabara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shekhabara?
For Shekhabara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 54 hectares and irrigated land is 25 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shekhabara.