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Shakhraura Village

Shakhraura is an inhabited village in Handia Tehsil of Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh. Its Census village code is 162838, the Census 2011 record lists 723 people in 120 households and the reported area is 360 hectares. The local references include Madhopur Gram Panchayat, Dhanupur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Allahabad at about 51 km.

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Quick answer: Shakhraura is a village in Handia Tehsil, Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 162838 and 723 people in 120 households.
Village Code162838
Population723
Households120
Area360 hectares
Nearest TownAllahabad

Key Village Facts

Village
Shakhraura
Census Village Code
162838
State
Uttar Pradesh
State Census Code
09
District
Allahabad
District Census Code
175
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Handia
Sub-district Census Code
00893
CD Block
Dhanupur
Gram Panchayat
Madhopur
Households
120
Population
723
Male Population
343
Female Population
380
Sex Ratio
1,107.87
Area
360 hectares
Area
3.6 sq km
Nearest Town
Allahabad
Nearest Town Distance
51 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Shakhraura at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 723 people, 360 hectares of reported area and Allahabad as the nearest town reference for Shakhraura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictAllahabad
TehsilHandia
CD BlockDhanupur
Gram PanchayatMADHOPUR
  • Shakhraura falls under Handia Tehsil in Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 162838.
  • The record lists 723 people living in 120 households.
  • The reported village area is 360 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Allahabad.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Health 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 Density200.83 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.03 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share21.16%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shakhraura in the official administrative record. Census village code 162838, Madhopur Gram Panchayat and Dhanupur CD Block.

State Census Code
09
District Census Code
175
Sub-district Census Code
00893
Village Census Code
162838
CD Block Code
0471
CD Block Name
Dhanupur
Gram Panchayat Name
Madhopur

Location and Distance

Allahabad is the nearest town listed for Shakhraura, about 51 km away. Allahabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 51 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Handia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14 km
District Headquarter
Allahabad
Distance from District Headquarter
51 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Allahabad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
51 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Allahabad
Distance within State/UT
51 km
Nearest Town
Allahabad
Distance from Nearest Town
51 km
Total Geographical Area
360 hectares
Area
3.6 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 723 people in 120 households, with 343 male residents and 380 female residents. The average household size is 6.03, and SC share is 21.16% and ST share is 0% for Shakhraura. Population density works out to about 200.83 people per sq km.

Total Households
120
Total Population
723
Male Population
343
Female Population
380
Sex Ratio
1,107.87
Average Household Size
6.03
SC Population
153
SC Male Population
75
SC Female Population
78
SC Population Share
21.16
Village Status
Inhabited

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shakhraura include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.36 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
30.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Shakhraura.

Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shakhraura include self-help groups, 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shakhraura is reported as 8 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shakhraura show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 305.5 hectares and irrigated land is 305.5 hectares (100% 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
9.35
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
8.61 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
15.11 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
20.07 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
305.5
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
305.5
Canals Area In Hectares
5 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
270 hectares

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shakhraura village located?

Shakhraura is in Handia Tehsil of Allahabad district in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Which district is Shakhraura village in?

Shakhraura village is in Allahabad district.

Which state is Shakhraura village in?

Shakhraura village is in Uttar Pradesh.

Which tehsil is Shakhraura under?

Shakhraura comes under Handia Tehsil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shakhraura?

The Census village code of Shakhraura is 162838.

Which Gram Panchayat is Shakhraura under?

Shakhraura is listed under MADHOPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dhanupur.

What is the population of Shakhraura village?

The village record lists 723 people and 120 households for Shakhraura.

How many households are in Shakhraura village?

The village record lists 120 households for Shakhraura.

What is the male and female population of Shakhraura?

The record lists 343 male residents and 380 female residents for Shakhraura.

What is the sex ratio of Shakhraura village?

The sex ratio of Shakhraura is 1,107.87 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shakhraura village?

The reported geographical area of Shakhraura is 360 hectares.

What is the population density of Shakhraura village?

The approximate population density of Shakhraura is 200.83 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shakhraura?

The nearest town listed for Shakhraura is Allahabad, about 51 km away.

How far is Shakhraura from the district headquarters?

Shakhraura is about 51 km from Allahabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Shakhraura from the sub-district headquarters?

Shakhraura is about 14 km from Handia, the tehsil headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Shakhraura?

For Shakhraura, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Wheat, net sown area is 305.5 hectares and irrigated land is 305.5 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shakhraura.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Shakhraura.

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.