Where is Shekta village located?
Shekta is in Gangapur Taluka of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra, India.
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Shekta Village
Shekta is an inhabited village in Gangapur Taluka of Aurangabad district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 549292, the Census 2011 record lists 696 people in 152 households and the reported area is 417.08 hectares. The local references include Gangapur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gangapur at about 12 km.
Village Code549292
Population696
Households152
Area417.08 hectares
Nearest TownGangapur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Shekta
- Census Village Code
- 549292
- State
- Maharashtra
- State Census Code
- 27
- District
- Aurangabad
- District Census Code
- 515
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Gangapur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04140
- CD Block
- Gangapur
- Households
- 152
- Population
- 696
- Male Population
- 356
- Female Population
- 340
- Sex Ratio
- 955.06
- Area
- 417.08 hectares
- Area
- 4.17 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Gangapur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 12 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Shekta at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 696 people, 417.08 hectares of reported area and Gangapur as the nearest town reference for Shekta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Shekta falls under Gangapur Taluka in Aurangabad district, Maharashtra.
- The Census village code is 549292.
- The record lists 696 people living in 152 households.
- The reported village area is 417.08 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Gangapur.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density166.87 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.58 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share19.11%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.87%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share96.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Shekta in the official administrative record. Census village code 549292 and Gangapur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 27
- District Census Code
- 515
- Sub-district Census Code
- 04140
- Village Census Code
- 549292
- CD Block Code
- 0191
- CD Block Name
- Gangapur
Location and Distance
Gangapur is the nearest town listed for Shekta, about 12 km away. Aurangabad 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
- Gangapur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 12 km
- District Headquarter
- Aurangabad
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 40 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Gangapur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 12 km
- Nearest Town
- Gangapur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 12 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 417.08 hectares
- Area
- 4.17 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 696 people in 152 households, with 356 male residents and 340 female residents. The average household size is 4.58, and SC share is 19.11% and ST share is 1.87% for Shekta. Population density works out to about 166.87 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 152
- Total Population
- 696
- Male Population
- 356
- Female Population
- 340
- Sex Ratio
- 955.06
- Average Household Size
- 4.58
- SC Population
- 133
- SC Male Population
- 64
- SC Female Population
- 69
- SC Population Share
- 19.11
- ST Population
- 13
- ST Male Population
- 7
- ST Female Population
- 6
- ST Population Share
- 1.87
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Shekta list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shekta include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 13.2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shekta include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Shekta include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and PDS shop. 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
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Shekta is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 15 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
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shekta show that net sown area is 377.38 hectares and irrigated land is 364.18 hectares (96.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 2.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 5.92 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 31.78 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 377.38
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 13.2 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 364.18
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Shekta village in?
Shekta village is in Aurangabad district.
Which state is Shekta village in?
Shekta village is in Maharashtra.
Which taluka is Shekta under?
Shekta comes under Gangapur Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Shekta?
The Census village code of Shekta is 549292.
What is the population of Shekta village?
The village record lists 696 people and 152 households for Shekta.
How many households are in Shekta village?
The village record lists 152 households for Shekta.
What is the male and female population of Shekta?
The record lists 356 male residents and 340 female residents for Shekta.
What is the sex ratio of Shekta village?
The sex ratio of Shekta is 955.06 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shekta village?
The reported geographical area of Shekta is 417.08 hectares.
What is the population density of Shekta village?
The approximate population density of Shekta is 166.87 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Shekta?
The nearest town listed for Shekta is Gangapur, about 12 km away.
How far is Shekta from the district headquarters?
Shekta is about 40 km from Aurangabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Shekta from the sub-district headquarters?
Shekta is about 12 km from Gangapur, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Shekta?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Shekta.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shekta?
For Shekta, net sown area is 377.38 hectares and irrigated land is 364.18 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Shekta.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Shekta.