Shekhpura is a village in Pothia Sub-District of Kishanganj district in Bihar. Its Census location code is 222594.
About Shekhpura village record
The source record places Shekhpura in Pothia Sub-District of Kishanganj district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 222594.
The Census 2011 record reports population 646, 129 households, area 158.81 hectares, PIN code 855117.
Quick facts
- Village
- Shekhpura
- Village code
- 222594
- Sub-District / Sub-District
- Pothia
- District
- Kishanganj
- State
- Bihar
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 646
- Households
- 129
- Sex ratio
- 952 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 158.81 hectares
- Population density
- 407 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 855117
Census code and location hierarchy
For Shekhpura, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Sub-District when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 10
- District code
- 210
- Sub-district code
- 01124
- Village code
- 222594
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Shekhpura |
| Census village code | 222594 |
| State | Bihar |
| State code | 10 |
| District | Kishanganj |
| District code | 210 |
| Sub-District / Sub-District | Pothia |
| Sub-district code | 01124 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 646 |
| Households | 129 |
| Male population | 331 |
| Female population | 315 |
| Sex ratio | 952 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 8 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 294 |
| Area | 158.81 hectares |
| Population density | 407 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 855117 |
| CD block | Pothia |
| Gram panchayat | Sarogora |
| Nearest statutory town | Thakurganj |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 22 km |
Facilities and amenities in Shekhpura
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 8 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 50.87 hectares |
| Permanent pasture / grazing land | 0.85 hectares |
| Net area sown | 107.09 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 72.03 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 35.06 hectares |
| Wells / tube-wells irrigated area | 35.06 hectares |
Other villages in this sub-district
These links are from the same Sub-District. They are not ranked by road distance.
Other places with this name
There are multiple villages named Shekhpura in Bihar. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.
Open Shekhpura name pageFrequently asked questions
What is the village code of Shekhpura?
The Census village code of Shekhpura is 222594.
Where is Shekhpura village?
Shekhpura village is in Pothia Sub-District (sub-district) of Kishanganj district, Bihar.
What is the population of Shekhpura?
The source reports a population of 646 for Shekhpura.
What is the sex ratio of Shekhpura?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Shekhpura is 952 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the Bihar Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.