Indian Village Directory

Shekhpura Village

Shekhpura is an inhabited village in Pandarak Block of Patna district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 246456, the Census 2011 record lists 5,375 people in 881 households and the reported area is 663 hectares. The local references include Govasa Shekhpura Gram Panchayat, Pandarak CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barh at about 17 km.

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Quick answer: Shekhpura is a village in Pandarak Block, Patna district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 246456 and 5,375 people in 881 households.
Village Code246456
Population5,375
Households881
Area663 hectares
Nearest TownBarh

Key Village Facts

Village
Shekhpura
Census Village Code
246456
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Patna
District Census Code
230
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pandarak
Sub-district Census Code
01418
CD Block
Pandarak
Gram Panchayat
Govasa Shekhpura
Households
881
Population
5,375
Male Population
2,875
Female Population
2,500
Sex Ratio
869.57
Area
663 hectares
Area
6.63 sq km
Nearest Town
Barh
Nearest Town Distance
17 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Shekhpura at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 5,375 people, 663 hectares of reported area and Barh as the nearest town reference for Shekhpura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictPatna
CD BlockPandarak
Gram PanchayatGOVASA SHEKHPURA
  • Shekhpura falls under Pandarak Block in Patna district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 246456.
  • The record lists 5,375 people living in 881 households.
  • The reported village area is 663 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Barh.
  • 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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density810.71 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.1 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share15.61%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share23.8%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 246456, Govasa Shekhpura Gram Panchayat and Pandarak CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
230
Sub-district Census Code
01418
Village Census Code
246456
CD Block Code
0406
Gram Panchayat Code
0012
CD Block Name
Pandarak
Gram Panchayat Name
Govasa Shekhpura

Location and Distance

Barh is the nearest town listed for Shekhpura, about 17 km away. Patna is listed as the district headquarters at about 94 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pandarak
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Patna
Distance from District Headquarter
94 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Barh
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Barh
Distance within State/UT
17 km
Nearest Town
Barh
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
663 hectares
Area
6.63 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 5,375 people in 881 households, with 2,875 male residents and 2,500 female residents. The average household size is 6.1, and SC share is 15.61% and ST share is 0% for Shekhpura. Population density works out to about 810.71 people per sq km.

Total Households
881
Total Population
5,375
Male Population
2,875
Female Population
2,500
Sex Ratio
869.57
Average Household Size
6.1
SC Population
839
SC Male Population
428
SC Female Population
411
SC Population Share
15.61
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shekhpura list 2 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 2 government secondary schools. 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
2

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
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2

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.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
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
Water bodies
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
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 Shekhpura include commercial bank, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Mandis Regular Market
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 10 hours per day in summer and 7 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
7 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shekhpura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 80.7 hectares and irrigated land is 19.2 hectares (23.8% 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
582.3
Net Area Sown In Hectares
80.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
61.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
19.2
Canals Area In Hectares
14.2 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
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shekhpura

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
3

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 1 25%
Idbi Bank Limited 1 25%
Punjab National Bank 1 25%
State Bank of India 1 25%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Canara Bank ATM 800014 Patna Pandarak Badopur Ground Floor Ashiana Road Ground Floor Ashiana Road, Patna, Bihar, 800014
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 803213 Patna Pandarak Dhiwar Ps Pandarakh Idbi Bank Ltd, VILL Dhiwar Dhiwar, Patna, Bihar, 803213
Punjab National Bank ATM 803221 Patna Pandarak Mamarkhabad Mamarkhabad Punjab National Bank Mamarkhabad, Patna, Bihar, 803221
State Bank of India ATM 803221 Patna Pandarak Pundarakh Pandarak Pandarak Patna, Patna, Bihar, 803221

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

Where is Shekhpura village located?

Shekhpura is in Pandarak Block of Patna district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Shekhpura village in?

Shekhpura village is in Patna district.

Which state is Shekhpura village in?

Shekhpura village is in Bihar.

Which block is Shekhpura under?

Shekhpura comes under Pandarak 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 246456.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shekhpura under?

Shekhpura is listed under GOVASA SHEKHPURA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pandarak.

What is the population of Shekhpura village?

The village record lists 5,375 people and 881 households for Shekhpura.

How many households are in Shekhpura village?

The village record lists 881 households for Shekhpura.

What is the male and female population of Shekhpura?

The record lists 2,875 male residents and 2,500 female residents for Shekhpura.

What is the sex ratio of Shekhpura village?

The sex ratio of Shekhpura is 869.57 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shekhpura village?

The reported geographical area of Shekhpura is 663 hectares.

What is the population density of Shekhpura village?

The approximate population density of Shekhpura is 810.71 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 Barh, about 17 km away.

How far is Shekhpura from the district headquarters?

Shekhpura is about 94 km from Patna, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shekhpura from the sub-district headquarters?

Shekhpura is about 5 km from Pandarak, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shekhpura?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 2 government secondary schools for Shekhpura.

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

For Shekhpura, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 80.7 hectares and irrigated land is 19.2 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shekhpura?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shekhpura. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.