Indian Village Directory

Sekharpur Village

Sekharpur is an inhabited village in Roh Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257852, the Census 2011 record lists 1,696 people in 252 households and the reported area is 159 hectares. The local references include Dumri Gram Panchayat, Roh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nawada at about 20 km.

In short:

Sekharpur is a village in Roh Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 257852 and 1,696 people in 252 households.

Village Code257852
Population1,696
Households252
Area159 hectares
Nearest TownNawada

Detailed village profile

Sekharpur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,696 people, 159 hectares of reported area and Nawada as the nearest town reference for Sekharpur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nawada
Block Roh
CD Block Roh
Gram Panchayat Dumri
  • Sekharpur falls under Roh Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 257852.
  • The record lists 1,696 people living in 252 households.
  • The reported village area is 159 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Nawada.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Sekharpur
Census Village Code
257852
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nawada
District Census Code
237
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Roh
Sub-district Census Code
01517
CD Block
Roh
Gram Panchayat
Dumri
Households
252
Population
1,696
Male Population
870
Female Population
826
Sex Ratio
949.43
Area
159 hectares
Area
1.59 sq km
Nearest Town
Nawada
Nearest Town Distance
20 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 1,066.67 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.73 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 29.01% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 83.5% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sekharpur in the official administrative record. Census village code 257852, Dumri Gram Panchayat and Roh CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
237
Sub-district Census Code
01517
Village Census Code
257852
CD Block Code
0505
Gram Panchayat Code
9
CD Block Name
Roh
Gram Panchayat Name
Dumri

Location and Distance

Nawada is the nearest town listed for Sekharpur, about 20 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
Roh
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Nawada
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Nawada
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Nawada
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Nawada
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
159 hectares
Area
1.59 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,696 people in 252 households, with 870 male residents and 826 female residents. The average household size is 6.73, and SC share is 29.01% and ST share is 0% for Sekharpur. Population density works out to about 1,066.67 people per sq km.

Total Households
252
Total Population
1,696
Male Population
870
Female Population
826
Sex Ratio
949.43
Average Household Size
6.73
SC Population
492
SC Male Population
254
SC Female Population
238
SC Population Share
29.01
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sekharpur 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sekharpur 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
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
89.06 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sekharpur include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sekharpur 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
Community Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sekharpur show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 122.69 hectares and irrigated land is 102.42 hectares (83.5% 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
15.7
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
12.18 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
6.33 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
122.69
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
20.27 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
102.42
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
13.36 hectares

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sekharpur village located?

Sekharpur is in Roh Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Sekharpur village in?

Sekharpur village is in Nawada district.

Which state is Sekharpur village in?

Sekharpur village is in Bihar.

Which block is Sekharpur under?

Sekharpur comes under Roh Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sekharpur?

The Census village code of Sekharpur is 257852.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sekharpur under?

Sekharpur is listed under Dumri Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Roh.

What is the population of Sekharpur village?

The village record lists 1,696 people and 252 households for Sekharpur.

How many households are in Sekharpur village?

The village record lists 252 households for Sekharpur.

What is the male and female population of Sekharpur?

The record lists 870 male residents and 826 female residents for Sekharpur.

What is the sex ratio of Sekharpur village?

The sex ratio of Sekharpur is 949.43 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sekharpur village?

The reported geographical area of Sekharpur is 159 hectares.

What is the population density of Sekharpur village?

The approximate population density of Sekharpur is 1,066.67 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sekharpur?

The nearest town listed for Sekharpur is Nawada, about 20 km away.

How far is Sekharpur from the district headquarters?

Sekharpur is about 20 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sekharpur from the sub-district headquarters?

Sekharpur is about 8 km from Roh, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sekharpur?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Sekharpur.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sekharpur?

For Sekharpur, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 122.69 hectares and irrigated land is 102.42 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Sekharpur.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.