Where is Shekhar village located?
Shekhar is in Jaisalmer Tehsil of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan, India.
Indian Village Directory
Shekhar Village
Shekhar is an inhabited village in Jaisalmer Tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. Its Census village code is 086011, the Census 2011 record lists 18 people in 5 households and the reported area is 3,659 hectares. The local references include Sam CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jaisalmer at about 230 km.
Village Code086011
Population18
Households5
Area3,659 hectares
Nearest TownJaisalmer
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Shekhar
- Census Village Code
- 086011
- State
- Rajasthan
- State Census Code
- 08
- District
- Jaisalmer
- District Census Code
- 114
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jaisalmer
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00574
- CD Block
- Sam
- Households
- 5
- Population
- 18
- Male Population
- 6
- Female Population
- 12
- Sex Ratio
- 2,000
- Area
- 3,659 hectares
- Area
- 36.59 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jaisalmer
- Nearest Town Distance
- 230 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 345001
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Shekhar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 18 people, 3,659 hectares of reported area and Jaisalmer as the nearest town reference for Shekhar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Shekhar falls under Jaisalmer Tehsil in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan.
- The Census village code is 086011.
- The record lists 18 people living in 5 households.
- The reported village area is 3,659 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Jaisalmer.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.
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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
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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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density0.49 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.6 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Shekhar in the official administrative record. Census village code 086011 and Sam CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 08
- District Census Code
- 114
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00574
- Village Census Code
- 086011
- CD Block Code
- 0121
- CD Block Name
- Sam
Location and Distance
Jaisalmer is the nearest town listed for Shekhar, about 230 km away. Jaisalmer is listed as the district headquarters at about 230 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jaisalmer
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 230 km
- District Headquarter
- Jaisalmer
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 230 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jaisalmer
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 230 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Rajasthan
- Nearest Town
- Jaisalmer
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 230 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 3,659 hectares
- Area
- 36.59 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 18 people in 5 households, with 6 male residents and 12 female residents. The average household size is 3.6, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Shekhar. Population density works out to about 0.49 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 5
- Total Population
- 18
- Male Population
- 6
- Female Population
- 12
- Sex Ratio
- 2,000
- Average Household Size
- 3.6
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Shekhar.
- Covered Well
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 2,862 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Shekhar.
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shekhar show that reported agricultural commodities include Bajara, Guar and Mung. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Bajara
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Guar
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Mung
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 796.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 1 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
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shekhar
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- 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
- 64
- Banks in Matched Records
- 16
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 47 | 73% |
| CRM | 17 | 27% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 33 | 52% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 6 | 9.4% |
| Punjab National Bank | 6 | 9.4% |
| Bank of Baroda | 3 | 4.7% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 2 | 3.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Small Finance Bank Limited | ATM | 345001 | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer (M) | Shiv Road Satya Kunj, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001 |
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 345001 | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer (M) | Hanuman Chock Jaisalmer - 345001 Shop No:23, Outside Mandir Palace Next to Pnb Atm, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 345001 | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer (M) | Gandhi Chowk Jaisalmer Nr.amar Sagar Gate, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 345001 | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer (M) | Sanghraylay Ke Saamne Jaisalmer Gadhishar Circle, Aashri Math Girls School Ke Pass, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | ATM | 345001 | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer (M) | Jaisalmer 659, Gandhi Colony, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 345001 | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer (M) | Shiv Road Shiv Road, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001 |
| ICICI Bank Limited | ATM | 345001 | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer (M) | ICICI Bank Atm, Tcp Gate Ilp Location Nr Csd Canteen Opposite Rewatsingh Ki Dhani Military Station Jaisalmer-345001 Ici… |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 345001 | Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer | Khoohri | Dist Jaisalmer Khuri Village, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345001 |
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 Shekhar village in?
Shekhar village is in Jaisalmer district.
Which state is Shekhar village in?
Shekhar village is in Rajasthan.
Which tehsil is Shekhar under?
Shekhar comes under Jaisalmer Tehsil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Shekhar?
The Census village code of Shekhar is 086011.
What is the population of Shekhar village?
The village record lists 18 people and 5 households for Shekhar.
How many households are in Shekhar village?
The village record lists 5 households for Shekhar.
What is the male and female population of Shekhar?
The record lists 6 male residents and 12 female residents for Shekhar.
What is the sex ratio of Shekhar village?
The sex ratio of Shekhar is 2,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shekhar village?
The reported geographical area of Shekhar is 3,659 hectares.
What is the population density of Shekhar village?
The approximate population density of Shekhar is 0.49 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Shekhar?
The nearest town listed for Shekhar is Jaisalmer, about 230 km away.
How far is Shekhar from the district headquarters?
Shekhar is about 230 km from Jaisalmer, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Shekhar from the sub-district headquarters?
Shekhar is about 230 km from Jaisalmer, the tehsil headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shekhar?
For Shekhar, reported agricultural commodities include Bajara, Guar and Mung.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shekhar?
The page shows 64 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shekhar. These records include 16 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shekhar.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Shekhar.