Shekhpurwa - Pakri Dayal, Purbi Champaran

Shekhpurwa is a village situated in the Pakri Dayal subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from Pakri Dayal and around 35 km from Motihari. Rajepur Nawada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shekhpurwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhpurwa is 218506. The village covers a total geographical area of 458.8 hectares and falls under the 845428 pincode. Pakri Dayal is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Shekhpurwa

As per Census 2011, Shekhpurwa village has a total population of 3,192 people, consisting of 1,694 males and 1,498 females. The village has 617 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 732 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,167 literate and 2,025 illiterate residents. Additionally, 728 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shekhpurwa

Shekhpurwa 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 Shekhpurwa

Shekhpurwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuria, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakri Dayal to Shekhpurwa is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Shekhpurwa is about 35 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 Shekhpurwa

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

Health Facilities in Shekhpurwa

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

FAQs about Shekhpurwa