Shekh Ali - Islampur, Nalanda

Shekh Ali is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Beshwak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekh Ali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekh Ali is 244929. The village covers a total geographical area of 164 hectares and falls under the 801303 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Shekh Ali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shekh Ali

As per Census 2011, Shekh Ali village has a total population of 1,226 people, consisting of 649 males and 577 females. The village has 175 households and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males. There are 226 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 773 literate and 453 illiterate residents. Additionally, 219 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shekh Ali are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shekh Ali

Shekh Ali is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Shekh Ali

Shekh Ali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khurrampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Shekh Ali is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Shekh Ali is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shekh Ali

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Shekh Ali village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Shekh Ali

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Shekh Ali village are given below:

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