Where is Shekhpura village located?
Shekhpura is in Narhat Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Shekhpura Village
Shekhpura is an inhabited village in Narhat Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258179, the Census 2011 record lists 4,839 people in 773 households and the reported area is 87 hectares. The local references include Shekhpura Gram Panchayat, Narhat CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 5 km.
Village Code258179
Population4,839
Households773
Area87 hectares
Nearest TownHisua
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Shekhpura
- Census Village Code
- 258179
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nawada
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Narhat
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01521
- CD Block
- Narhat
- Gram Panchayat
- Shekhpura
- Households
- 773
- Population
- 4,839
- Male Population
- 2,493
- Female Population
- 2,346
- Sex Ratio
- 941.03
- Area
- 87 hectares
- Area
- 0.87 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Hisua
- Nearest Town Distance
- 5 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Shekhpura at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,839 people, 87 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Shekhpura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Shekhpura falls under Narhat Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 258179.
- The record lists 4,839 people living in 773 households.
- The reported village area is 87 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 Density5,562.07 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.26 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share16.97%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share45.9%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 258179, Shekhpura Gram Panchayat and Narhat CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01521
- Village Census Code
- 258179
- CD Block Code
- 0509
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 11
- CD Block Name
- Narhat
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Shekhpura
Location and Distance
Hisua is the nearest town listed for Shekhpura, about 5 km away. Nawada 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
- Narhat
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 3 km
- District Headquarter
- Nawada
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 20 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Hisua
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 5 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Hisua
- Distance within State/UT
- 5 km
- Nearest Town
- Hisua
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 5 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 87 hectares
- Area
- 0.87 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,839 people in 773 households, with 2,493 male residents and 2,346 female residents. The average household size is 6.26, and SC share is 16.97% and ST share is 0% for Shekhpura. Population density works out to about 5,562.07 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 773
- Total Population
- 4,839
- Male Population
- 2,493
- Female Population
- 2,346
- Sex Ratio
- 941.03
- Average Household Size
- 6.26
- SC Population
- 821
- SC Male Population
- 408
- SC Female Population
- 413
- SC Population Share
- 16.97
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Shekhpura list 2 government primary schools 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
- 3
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Non Formal Training Centre
- Available
- Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
- 4
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 Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 5
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
- 4
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shekhpura include hand pump 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
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 33.09 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shekhpura include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Post And Telegraph Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Shekhpura include commercial bank, 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.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Shekhpura is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 2 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
- 2 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 2 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 2 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shekhpura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 74.43 hectares and irrigated land is 34.2 hectares (45.9% 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
- 11.6
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.97 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 74.43
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 40.23 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 34.2
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 1.11 hectares
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
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Shekhpura village in?
Shekhpura village is in Nawada district.
Which state is Shekhpura village in?
Shekhpura village is in Bihar.
Which block is Shekhpura under?
Shekhpura comes under Narhat 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 258179.
Which Gram Panchayat is Shekhpura under?
Shekhpura is listed under Shekhpura Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narhat.
What is the population of Shekhpura village?
The village record lists 4,839 people and 773 households for Shekhpura.
How many households are in Shekhpura village?
The village record lists 773 households for Shekhpura.
What is the male and female population of Shekhpura?
The record lists 2,493 male residents and 2,346 female residents for Shekhpura.
What is the sex ratio of Shekhpura village?
The sex ratio of Shekhpura is 941.03 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shekhpura village?
The reported geographical area of Shekhpura is 87 hectares.
What is the population density of Shekhpura village?
The approximate population density of Shekhpura is 5,562.07 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 Hisua, about 5 km away.
How far is Shekhpura from the district headquarters?
Shekhpura is about 20 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Shekhpura from the sub-district headquarters?
Shekhpura is about 3 km from Narhat, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Shekhpura?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools 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 74.43 hectares and irrigated land is 34.2 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shekhpura.