Shekhpura - Naubatpur, Patna

Shekhpura is a village situated in the Naubatpur subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naubatpur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Khajuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhpura is 245561. The village covers a total geographical area of 295 hectares and falls under the 801109 pincode. Naubatpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Shekhpura

As per Census 2011, Shekhpura village has a total population of 1,316 people, consisting of 697 males and 619 females. The village has 202 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 196 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 925 literate and 391 illiterate residents. Additionally, 215 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shekhpura are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shekhpura

Shekhpura 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 Shekhpura

Shekhpura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Nema Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naubatpur to Shekhpura is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Shekhpura is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shekhpura

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

Health Facilities in Shekhpura

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

FAQs about Shekhpura