Where is Shekhpura village located?
Shekhpura is in Goalpokhar - II Block of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Shekhpura Village
Shekhpura is an inhabited village in Goalpokhar - II Block of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 309293, the Census 2011 record lists 504 people in 93 households and the reported area is 55.04 hectares. The local references include Goalpokhar - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kishanganj at about 29 km.
Shekhpura is a village in Goalpokhar - II Block, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 309293 and 504 people in 93 households.
Village Code309293
Population504
Households93
Area55.04 hectares
Nearest TownKishanganj
Detailed village profile
Shekhpura at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 504 people, 55.04 hectares of reported area and Kishanganj as the nearest town reference for Shekhpura, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Shekhpura falls under Goalpokhar - II Block in Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 309293.
- The record lists 504 people living in 93 households.
- The reported village area is 55.04 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Kishanganj.
- 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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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
- 309293
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Uttar Dinajpur
- District Census Code
- 330
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Goalpokhar - II
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02194
- CD Block
- Goalpokhar - II
- Households
- 93
- Population
- 504
- Male Population
- 252
- Female Population
- 252
- Sex Ratio
- 1,000
- Area
- 55.04 hectares
- Area
- 0.55 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kishanganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 29 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 733209
- 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
915.7 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.42 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
99.8%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
32.5%
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 309293 and Goalpokhar - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 330
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02194
- Village Census Code
- 309293
- CD Block Code
- 0041
- CD Block Name
- Goalpokhar - II
Location and Distance
Kishanganj is the nearest town listed for Shekhpura, about 29 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Goalpokhar
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 42.3 km
- District Headquarter
- Raiganj
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kishanganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 29 km
- Nearest Town
- Kishanganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 29 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 55.04 hectares
- Area
- 0.55 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 504 people in 93 households, with 252 male residents and 252 female residents. The average household size is 5.42, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.8% for Shekhpura. Population density works out to about 915.7 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 93
- Total Population
- 504
- Male Population
- 252
- Female Population
- 252
- Sex Ratio
- 1,000
- Average Household Size
- 5.42
- ST Population
- 503
- ST Male Population
- 251
- ST Female Population
- 252
- ST Population Share
- 99.8
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shekhpura include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 4.62 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Shekhpura include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Shekhpura include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Shekhpura is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 14 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
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Shekhpura show that reported agricultural commodities include Jute, net sown area is 46.13 hectares and irrigated land is 15 hectares (32.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Jute
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 4.29
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 46.129999999999995
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 31.13 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 15.0
- Waterfall Area In Hectares
- 15 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
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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank 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
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- 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 | 3 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 67% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 1 | 33% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 733209 | Uttar Dinajpur | Goalpokhar - II | Chakalia | West Bengal Axis Bank ATM Near Amelectronics Nh 31 Ps Chakulia Dist Uttar Dinajpur Wb 733209 Kanki, Uttar Dinajpur, Wes… |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 733209 | Uttar Dinajpur | Goalpokhar - II | Chakalia | Po: Chakulia: Ps Chakulia Chakulia Main Market, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733209 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 733209 | Uttar Dinajpur | Goalpokhar - II | Kanki | Jain Mandir Main Road New Market New Market, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, 733209 |
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 Shekhpura village in?
Shekhpura village is in Uttar Dinajpur district.
Which state is Shekhpura village in?
Shekhpura village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Shekhpura under?
Shekhpura comes under Goalpokhar - II 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 309293.
What is the population of Shekhpura village?
The village record lists 504 people and 93 households for Shekhpura.
How many households are in Shekhpura village?
The village record lists 93 households for Shekhpura.
What is the male and female population of Shekhpura?
The record lists 252 male residents and 252 female residents for Shekhpura.
What is the sex ratio of Shekhpura village?
The sex ratio of Shekhpura is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Shekhpura village?
The reported geographical area of Shekhpura is 55.04 hectares.
What is the population density of Shekhpura village?
The approximate population density of Shekhpura is 915.7 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 Kishanganj, about 29 km away.
How far is Shekhpura from the sub-district headquarters?
Shekhpura is about 42.3 km from Goalpokhar, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Shekhpura?
For Shekhpura, reported agricultural commodities include Jute, net sown area is 46.13 hectares and irrigated land is 15 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shekhpura?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shekhpura. These records include 2 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 Shekhpura.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Shekhpura.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Shekhpura.