Shekhpura

Block / Subdivision Bhawanipur
District Purnia
State Bihar

About Shekhpura

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Shekhpura village is 223180. Shekhpura village is located in Bhawanipur subdivision of Purnia district in Bihar, India. It is situated 29km away from sub-district headquarter Bhawanipur (tehsildar office) and 57km away from district headquarter Purnia. As per 2009 stats, Gondwara Patkeli is the gram panchayat of Shekhpura village.

The total geographical area of village is 619 hectares. Shekhpura has a total population of 5,228 peoples, out of which male population is 2,721 while female population is 2,507. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 921 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of shekhpura village is 40.95% out of which 47.34% males and 34.02% females are literate. There are about 1,036 houses in shekhpura village. Pincode of shekhpura village locality is 854205.

Purnia is nearest town to shekhpura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 57km away.

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Population of Shekhpura

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 5,228 2,721 2,507
Literate Population 2,141 1,288 853
Illiterate Population 3,087 1,433 1,654

Connectivity of Shekhpura

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shekhpura

Where is Shekhpura located?

Shekhpura village is situated in Bhawanipur Subdivision, within the Purnia district of Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shekhpura?

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

What is the pincode of Shekhpura?

The pincode of Shekhpura is 854205, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Shekhpura as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shekhpura is 5,228, with 2,721 males and 2,507 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Shekhpura village has a total of 1,036 households.

What is the literacy rate in Shekhpura as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shekhpura is 40.95%. The male literacy rate is 47.34%, while the female literacy rate is 34.02%.