Shekh Bigha

Block / Subdivision Amas
District Gaya
State Bihar

About Shekh Bigha

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Shekh Bigha village is 255762. Shekh Bigha village is located in Amas subdivision of Gaya district in Bihar, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Amas (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Gaya. As per 2009 stats, Ekauna is the gram panchayat of Shekh Bigha village.

The total geographical area of village is 68 hectares. Shekh Bigha has a total population of 506 peoples, out of which male population is 252 while female population is 254. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1007 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of shekh bigha village is 34.19% out of which 44.05% males and 24.41% females are literate. There are about 77 houses in shekh bigha village.

Sherghati is nearest town to shekh bigha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

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Population of Shekh Bigha

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 506 252 254
Literate Population 173 111 62
Illiterate Population 333 141 192

Connectivity of Shekh Bigha

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Shekh Bigha

Frequently Asked Questions about Shekh Bigha

Where is Shekh Bigha located?

Shekh Bigha village is situated in Amas Subdivision, within the Gaya district of Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shekh Bigha?

The Gram Panchayat of Shekh Bigha is Ekauna (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Shekh Bigha as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shekh Bigha is 506, with 252 males and 254 females.

How many households are there in Shekh Bigha as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Shekh Bigha village has a total of 77 households.

What is the literacy rate in Shekh Bigha as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shekh Bigha is 34.19%. The male literacy rate is 44.05%, while the female literacy rate is 24.41%.