Shekhpur

Shekhpur is a village located in Shahkund subdivision of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Shahkund (tehsildar office) and 16km away from district headquarter Bhagalpur. As per 2009 stats, Das Pur is the gram panchayat of Shekhpur village.

Shekhpur has its own place in the vibrant Bhagalpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Shekhpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shekhpur is 239878. The village spans a total geographical area of 81 hectares. Bhagalpur is nearest town to Shekhpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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Population of Shekhpur

Below is a concise population overview of Shekhpur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,654 878 776
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 400 198 202
Scheduled Castes (SC) 307 148 159
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 1 N/A
Literate Population 853 500 353
Illiterate Population 801 378 423

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Shekhpur village:

  • The total population of Shekhpur village is around 1,654, including approximately 878 males and 776 females, with a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 400 children aged 0–6 years in Shekhpur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Shekhpur village has 307 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Shekhpur village is about 51.57%, with male literacy at 56.95% and female literacy at 45.49%.
  • There are around 291 households in Shekhpur village.

Connectivity of Shekhpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shekhpur. As per the 2011 stats, Shekhpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Shekhpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Shekhpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shekhpur.

Rajanpur Dariapur Rampurdih Harnathpur Saidpur Kathwan Baijnathpur Karharia Chandarpur Arazi Ibrahimpur Chanrda Khurd

Frequently Asked Questions about Shekhpur

Where is Shekhpur located?
Shekhpur village is situated in Shahkund Subdivision, within the Bhagalpur district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shekhpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Shekhpur is Das Pur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Shekhpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shekhpur is 1,654, with 878 males and 776 females.
How many households are there in Shekhpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Shekhpur village has a total of 291 households.
What is the literacy rate in Shekhpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shekhpur is 51.57%. The male literacy rate is 56.95%, while the female literacy rate is 45.49%.