Shekha (51) is an inhabited village in Barnala Sub-district of Barnala district, Punjab. Its Census village code is 039991, the Census 2011 record lists 7,594 people in 1,457 households and the reported area is 2,290 hectares. The local references include Sekha Gram Panchayat, Barnala CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barnala.
In short:
Shekha (51) is a village in Barnala Sub-district, Barnala district, Punjab, India. The available record shows Census village code 039991 and 7,594 people in 1,457 households.
Village Code039991
Population7,594
Households1,457
Area2,290 hectares
Nearest TownBarnala
Detailed village profile
Shekha (51) at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 7,594 people, 2,290 hectares of reported area and Barnala as the nearest town reference for Shekha (51), along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Shekha (51) falls under Barnala Sub-district in Barnala district, Punjab.
The Census village code is 039991.
The record lists 7,594 people living in 1,457 households.
The reported village area is 2,290 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Barnala.
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
Shekha (51)
Census Village Code
039991
State
Punjab
State Census Code
03
District
Barnala
District Census Code
054
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barnala
Sub-district Census Code
00275
CD Block
Barnala
Gram Panchayat
Sekha
Households
1,457
Population
7,594
Male Population
4,074
Female Population
3,520
Sex Ratio
864.02
Area
2,290 hectares
Area
22.9 sq km
Nearest Town
Barnala
Nearest Town Distance
a km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
148024
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 Density331.62 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.21 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share28.3%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share95.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Shekha (51) in the official administrative record. Census village code 039991, Sekha Gram Panchayat and Barnala CD Block.
State Census Code
03
District Census Code
054
Sub-district Census Code
00275
Village Census Code
039991
CD Block Code
0140
CD Block Name
Barnala
Gram Panchayat Name
Sekha
Location and Distance
Barnala is the nearest town listed for Shekha (51). Barnala is listed as the district headquarters at about 10 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Barnala
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Barnala
Distance from District Headquarter
10 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Barnala
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
4 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Punjab
Nearest Town
Barnala
Distance from Nearest Town
a km
Total Geographical Area
2,290 hectares
Area
22.9 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 7,594 people in 1,457 households, with 4,074 male residents and 3,520 female residents. The average household size is 5.21, and SC share is 28.3% and ST share is 0% for Shekha (51). Population density works out to about 331.62 people per sq km.
Total Households
1,457
Total Population
7,594
Male Population
4,074
Female Population
3,520
Sex Ratio
864.02
Average Household Size
5.21
SC Population
2,149
SC Male Population
1,172
SC Female Population
977
SC Population Share
28.3
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Shekha (51) list 1 government primary school, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 2 private middle schools. 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
2
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
2
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
5
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
4
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
3
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Shekha (51).
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated 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 Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
2,000 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shekha (51) include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Shekha (51) include commercial bank, 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.
Commercial Bank
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Shekha (51) is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 19 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 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
10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shekha (51) show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 2,086 hectares and irrigated land is 2,000 hectares (95.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
168.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
36 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
2086.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
86 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
2000.0
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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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
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Punjab and Sind Bank
1
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Punjab and Sind Bank
ATM
148024
Barnala
Barnala
Shekha (51)
Barnala, Punjab Sekha, Barnala, Punjab, 148024
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 Shekha (51) village located?
Shekha (51) is in Barnala Sub-district of Barnala district in Punjab, India.
Which district is Shekha (51) village in?
Shekha (51) village is in Barnala district.
Which state is Shekha (51) village in?
Shekha (51) village is in Punjab.
Which sub-district is Shekha (51) under?
Shekha (51) comes under Barnala Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Shekha (51)?
The Census village code of Shekha (51) is 039991.
Which Gram Panchayat is Shekha (51) under?
Shekha (51) is listed under SEKHA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barnala.
What is the population of Shekha (51) village?
The village record lists 7,594 people and 1,457 households for Shekha (51).
How many households are in Shekha (51) village?
The village record lists 1,457 households for Shekha (51).
What is the male and female population of Shekha (51)?
The record lists 4,074 male residents and 3,520 female residents for Shekha (51).
What is the sex ratio of Shekha (51) village?
The sex ratio of Shekha (51) is 864.02 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shekha (51) village?
The reported geographical area of Shekha (51) is 2,290 hectares.
What is the population density of Shekha (51) village?
The approximate population density of Shekha (51) is 331.62 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Shekha (51)?
The nearest town listed for Shekha (51) is Barnala, about a km away.
How far is Shekha (51) from the district headquarters?
Shekha (51) is about 10 km from Barnala, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Shekha (51) from the sub-district headquarters?
Shekha (51) is about 10 km from Barnala, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Shekha (51)?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 2 private middle schools for Shekha (51).
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shekha (51)?
For Shekha (51), reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 2,086 hectares and irrigated land is 2,000 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shekha (51)?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shekha (51). 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.