Where is Shekhpura village located?
Shekhpura is in Purnia East Block of Purnia district in Bihar, India.
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Shekhpura Village
Shekhpura is an inhabited village in Purnia East Block of Purnia district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 223479, the Census 2011 record lists 1,492 people in 299 households and the reported area is 101 hectares. The local references include Dimia Chhatarjan Gram Panchayat, Purnia East CD Block and the nearest town reference is Purnia at about 25 km.
Shekhpura is a village in Purnia East Block, Purnia district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 223479 and 1,492 people in 299 households.
Village Code223479
Population1,492
Households299
Area101 hectares
Nearest TownPurnia
Detailed village profile
Shekhpura at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,492 people, 101 hectares of reported area and Purnia as the nearest town reference for Shekhpura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Shekhpura falls under Purnia East Block in Purnia district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 223479.
- The record lists 1,492 people living in 299 households.
- The reported village area is 101 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Purnia.
- 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
- 223479
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Purnia
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Purnia East
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01134
- CD Block
- Purnia East
- Gram Panchayat
- Dimia Chhatarjan
- Households
- 299
- Population
- 1,492
- Male Population
- 745
- Female Population
- 747
- Sex Ratio
- 1,002.68
- Area
- 101 hectares
- Area
- 1.01 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Purnia
- 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
1,477.23 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.99 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
43.4%
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 223479, Dimia Chhatarjan Gram Panchayat and Purnia East CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 211
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01134
- Village Census Code
- 223479
- CD Block Code
- 0122
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 003
- CD Block Name
- Purnia East
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Dimia Chhatarjan
Location and Distance
Purnia is the nearest town listed for Shekhpura, about 25 km away. Purnia 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
- Purnia East
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 19 km
- District Headquarter
- Purnia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 25 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Purnia
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 25 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Purnia
- Distance within State/UT
- 25 km
- Nearest Town
- Purnia
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 25 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 101 hectares
- Area
- 1.01 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,492 people in 299 households, with 745 male residents and 747 female residents. The average household size is 4.99, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Shekhpura. Population density works out to about 1,477.23 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 299
- Total Population
- 1,492
- Male Population
- 745
- Female Population
- 747
- Sex Ratio
- 1,002.68
- Average Household Size
- 4.99
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Shekhpura list 1 government primary 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
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.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 22 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shekhpura include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- 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 self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Shekhpura is reported as 9 hours per day in summer and 6 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
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shekhpura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 95.03 hectares and irrigated land is 41.25 hectares (43.4% 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
- 2.0
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 3.97 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 95.03
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 53.78 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 41.25
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 19.25 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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank 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
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 112
- Banks in Matched Records
- 21
- Matched PINs
- 9
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 77 | 69% |
| CRM | 31 | 28% |
| CDM | 3 | 2.7% |
| Electronic Kiosk | 1 | 0.9% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 40 | 36% |
| Canara Bank | 11 | 9.8% |
| Bank of Baroda | 8 | 7.1% |
| Punjab National Bank | 7 | 6.2% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 6 | 5.4% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 854301 | Purnia | Purnia East | Purnia (M Corp.) | Purnia 854301 Bihar Axis Bank ATM Thana Chowk Madubani, Purnia, Bihar, 854301 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854326 | Purnia | Purnia East | Purnia (M Corp.) | 854326 Purnea, Purnia, Bihar, 854326 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 854301 | Purnia | Purnia East | Purnia (M Corp.) | Dist.-Purnea at-Nishiganj, Line Bazar, P. O- Line Bazar, P. S- K. Hat, Purnia, Bihar, 854301 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854301 | Purnia | Purnia East | Purnia (M Corp.) | Khiru Chowk Bhatta Bazar Purnia, Purnia, Bihar, 854301 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854301 | Purnia | Purnia East | Purnia (M Corp.) | Rajni Chowk, Vivekanand Coloni, Purnia, Bihar, 854301 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854301 | Purnia | Purnia East | Purnia (M Corp.) | Line Bazar Red Cross Society Purnea, Purnia, Bihar, 854301 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 854301 | Purnia | Purnia East | Purnia (M Corp.) | Madhubani Bazar Amla Tola, Purnia, Bihar, 854301 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 854301 | Purnia | Purnia East | Purnia (M Corp.) | Court Station Purnea Road Purnea Smt. Kamli Devi W/O Shri Kaleswar Yadav, Purnia, Bihar, 854301 |
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
Which district is Shekhpura village in?
Shekhpura village is in Purnia district.
Which state is Shekhpura village in?
Shekhpura village is in Bihar.
Which block is Shekhpura under?
Shekhpura comes under Purnia East 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 223479.
Which Gram Panchayat is Shekhpura under?
Shekhpura is listed under Dimia Chhatarjan Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Purnia East.
What is the population of Shekhpura village?
The village record lists 1,492 people and 299 households for Shekhpura.
How many households are in Shekhpura village?
The village record lists 299 households for Shekhpura.
What is the male and female population of Shekhpura?
The record lists 745 male residents and 747 female residents for Shekhpura.
What is the sex ratio of Shekhpura village?
The sex ratio of Shekhpura is 1,002.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shekhpura village?
The reported geographical area of Shekhpura is 101 hectares.
What is the population density of Shekhpura village?
The approximate population density of Shekhpura is 1,477.23 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 Purnia, about 25 km away.
How far is Shekhpura from the district headquarters?
Shekhpura is about 25 km from Purnia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Shekhpura from the sub-district headquarters?
Shekhpura is about 19 km from Purnia East, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Shekhpura?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Shekhpura.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shekhpura?
For Shekhpura, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 95.03 hectares and irrigated land is 41.25 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shekhpura?
The page shows 112 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shekhpura. These records include 21 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.