Indian Village Directory

Shekhpura Village

Shekhpura is an inhabited village in Punpun Block of Patna district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 246064, the Census 2011 record lists 1,571 people in 284 households and the reported area is 147 hectares. The local references include Behrama Gram Panchayat, Punpun CD Block and the nearest town reference is Patna at about 25 km.

In short:

Shekhpura is a village in Punpun Block, Patna district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 246064 and 1,571 people in 284 households.

Village Code246064
Population1,571
Households284
Area147 hectares
Nearest TownPatna

Detailed village profile

Shekhpura at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,571 people, 147 hectares of reported area and Patna as the nearest town reference for Shekhpura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Patna
Block Punpun
CD Block Punpun
Gram Panchayat Behrama
  • Shekhpura falls under Punpun Block in Patna district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 246064.
  • The record lists 1,571 people living in 284 households.
  • The reported village area is 147 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Patna.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Shekhpura
Census Village Code
246064
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Patna
District Census Code
230
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Punpun
Sub-district Census Code
01410
CD Block
Punpun
Gram Panchayat
Behrama
Households
284
Population
1,571
Male Population
812
Female Population
759
Sex Ratio
934.73
Area
147 hectares
Area
1.47 sq km
Nearest Town
Patna
Nearest Town Distance
25 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 1,068.71 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.53 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 46.21% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 80.6% 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 246064, Behrama Gram Panchayat and Punpun CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
230
Sub-district Census Code
01410
Village Census Code
246064
CD Block Code
0398
Gram Panchayat Code
6541
CD Block Name
Punpun
Gram Panchayat Name
Behrama

Location and Distance

Patna is the nearest town listed for Shekhpura, about 25 km away. Patna is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Punpun
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Patna
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Patna
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Patna
Distance within State/UT
25 km
Nearest Town
Patna
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
147 hectares
Area
1.47 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,571 people in 284 households, with 812 male residents and 759 female residents. The average household size is 5.53, and SC share is 46.21% and ST share is 0% for Shekhpura. Population density works out to about 1,068.71 people per sq km.

Total Households
284
Total Population
1,571
Male Population
812
Female Population
759
Sex Ratio
934.73
Average Household Size
5.53
SC Population
726
SC Male Population
379
SC Female Population
347
SC Population Share
46.21
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shekhpura list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School 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.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump 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
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
11.04 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shekhpura include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shekhpura include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shekhpura is reported as 4 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
4 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shekhpura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 118 hectares and irrigated land is 95.06 hectares (80.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
29 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
118.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
22.94 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
95.06
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
84.02 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
6
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
4

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 6 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 2 33%
Bank of Baroda 1 17%
Central Bank of India 1 17%
Idbi Bank Limited 1 17%
Union Bank of India 1 17%

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
Bank of Baroda ATM 804453 Patna Punpun Pothi Gumti Police Station Pothi Village, Near Pothi Railway Station, Patna, Bihar, 804453
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 803301 Patna Punpun Maranchi Village + Post-Maranchi, Idbi Bank Ltd, Patna, Bihar, 803301
Punjab National Bank ATM 804451 Patna Punpun Kansari Patna at and Post Beldarichak, Punpun-Tehsil, Patna, Bihar, 804451
Union Bank of India ATM 801503 Patna Punpun Pakri Gola Road Ramjaipal Nagar Dhanaut, Patna, Bihar, 801503
Central Bank of India ATM 804453 Patna Punpun Pakri Punpun Pakri Pakri, Patna, Bihar, 804453
Punjab National Bank ATM 804453 Patna Punpun Barah Patna Sadar Punpun, Patna Sadar, Patna, Bihar, 804453

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 Punpun 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 Punpun 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 246064.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shekhpura under?

Shekhpura is listed under Behrama Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Punpun.

What is the population of Shekhpura village?

The village record lists 1,571 people and 284 households for Shekhpura.

How many households are in Shekhpura village?

The village record lists 284 households for Shekhpura.

What is the male and female population of Shekhpura?

The record lists 812 male residents and 759 female residents for Shekhpura.

What is the sex ratio of Shekhpura village?

The sex ratio of Shekhpura is 934.73 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shekhpura village?

The reported geographical area of Shekhpura is 147 hectares.

What is the population density of Shekhpura village?

The approximate population density of Shekhpura is 1,068.71 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 Patna, about 25 km away.

How far is Shekhpura from the district headquarters?

Shekhpura is about 25 km from Patna, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shekhpura from the sub-district headquarters?

Shekhpura is about 10 km from Punpun, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Shekhpura?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Shekhpura.

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

For Shekhpura, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 118 hectares and irrigated land is 95.06 hectares.

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

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shekhpura. These records include 5 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.