Indian Village Directory

Shekhpura Village

Shekhpura is an inhabited village in Amnour Block of Saran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 233968, the Census 2011 record lists 2,990 people in 458 households and the reported area is 130 hectares. The local references include Dharahra Khur Gram Panchayat, Amnour CD Block and the nearest town reference is Marhaura at about 9 km.

In short:

Shekhpura is a village in Amnour Block, Saran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 233968 and 2,990 people in 458 households.

Village Code233968
Population2,990
Households458
Area130 hectares
Nearest TownMarhaura

Detailed village profile

Shekhpura at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,990 people, 130 hectares of reported area and Marhaura as the nearest town reference for Shekhpura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Saran
Block Amnour
CD Block Amnour
Gram Panchayat dharahra khur
  • Shekhpura falls under Amnour Block in Saran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 233968.
  • The record lists 2,990 people living in 458 households.
  • The reported village area is 130 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Marhaura.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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
233968
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Saran
District Census Code
219
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Amnour
Sub-district Census Code
01261
CD Block
Amnour
Gram Panchayat
Dharahra Khur
Households
458
Population
2,990
Male Population
1,551
Female Population
1,439
Sex Ratio
927.79
Area
130 hectares
Area
1.3 sq km
Nearest Town
Marhaura
Nearest Town Distance
9 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
841218
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 2,300 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.53 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 16.49% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 96.7% 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 233968, Dharahra Khur Gram Panchayat and Amnour CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
219
Sub-district Census Code
01261
Village Census Code
233968
CD Block Code
0249
Gram Panchayat Code
0011
CD Block Name
Amnour
Gram Panchayat Name
Dharahra Khur

Location and Distance

Marhaura is the nearest town listed for Shekhpura, about 9 km away. Chhapra is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Amnour
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Chhapra
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Marhaura
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Marhaura
Distance within State/UT
9 km
Nearest Town
Marhaura
Distance from Nearest Town
9 km
Total Geographical Area
130 hectares
Area
1.3 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,990 people in 458 households, with 1,551 male residents and 1,439 female residents. The average household size is 6.53, and SC share is 16.49% and ST share is 0% for Shekhpura. Population density works out to about 2,300 people per sq km.

Total Households
458
Total Population
2,990
Male Population
1,551
Female Population
1,439
Sex Ratio
927.79
Average Household Size
6.53
SC Population
493
SC Male Population
248
SC Female Population
245
SC Population Share
16.49
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.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Shekhpura. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop 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
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
119.16 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shekhpura 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
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shekhpura is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 8 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic 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 123.26 hectares and irrigated land is 119.16 hectares (96.7% 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
5.14
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.2 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.2 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.2 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
123.26
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
4.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
119.16

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

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
5
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
2

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 80%
CRM 1 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 5 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 841401 Saran Amnour Amnaur Harnaraen Amnaur Amnaur, 841401, Saran, Bihar, 841401
State Bank of India CRM 841401 Saran Amnour Amnaur Harnaraen Amnaur Amnaur, 841401, Saran, Bihar, 841401
State Bank of India ATM 841460 Saran Amnour Sonaha Shakuntala Complex Near Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank, Saran, Bihar, 841460
State Bank of India ATM 841401 Saran Amnour Amnaur Aguan Opp- Utrtar Bihar Gramin Bank, Po+ps- Amnaur, Amnaur Bazaar, Near Durga Mandir, Saran, Bihar, 841401
State Bank of India ATM 841401 Saran Amnour Amnaur Sultan College Road, Amnour, Dist.saran Bihar 841401 College Road, Amnour, Dist.saran Bihar 841401, Saran, Bihar, 841401

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 Amnour Block of Saran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Shekhpura village in?

Shekhpura village is in Saran district.

Which state is Shekhpura village in?

Shekhpura village is in Bihar.

Which block is Shekhpura under?

Shekhpura comes under Amnour 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 233968.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shekhpura under?

Shekhpura is listed under dharahra khur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Amnour.

What is the population of Shekhpura village?

The village record lists 2,990 people and 458 households for Shekhpura.

How many households are in Shekhpura village?

The village record lists 458 households for Shekhpura.

What is the male and female population of Shekhpura?

The record lists 1,551 male residents and 1,439 female residents for Shekhpura.

What is the sex ratio of Shekhpura village?

The sex ratio of Shekhpura is 927.79 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shekhpura village?

The reported geographical area of Shekhpura is 130 hectares.

What is the population density of Shekhpura village?

The approximate population density of Shekhpura is 2,300 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 Marhaura, about 9 km away.

How far is Shekhpura from the district headquarters?

Shekhpura is about 40 km from Chhapra, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shekhpura from the sub-district headquarters?

Shekhpura is about 8 km from Amnour, 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 123.26 hectares and irrigated land is 119.16 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shekhpura. These records include 1 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.