Shekhopur Sarai Subdivision - Sheikhpura, Bihar
Shekhopur Sarai is an administrative subdivision in the Sheikhpura district of Bihar, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Shekhopur Sarai is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Kashi Chak, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 95.7 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 60 km², including 59.83 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 917 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Shekhopur Sarai Subdivision
Shekhopur Sarai Subdivision has a total of 36 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmadpur Chhema | Rural | Ambari |
| 2 | Ambari | Rural | Ambari |
| 3 | Asthana | Rural | Onama |
| 4 | Bahikatta | Urban | Not applicable |
| 5 | Barebigha | Urban | Not applicable |
| 6 | Belaw | Rural | Belaw |
| 7 | Biskurwa- | Rural | Belaw |
| 8 | Chak Usman | Rural | Belaw |
| 9 | Charuanwan | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Charuanwan | Urban | Not applicable |
| 11 | Chheman | Rural | Ambari |
| 12 | Haidar Chak | Rural | Belaw |
| 13 | Haidar Chak Kita Doem | Rural | Belaw |
| 14 | Jahangirpur Urf Madhepur | Rural | Belaw |
| 15 | Jalalpur Nimi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 16 | Jalalpur Nimi | Urban | Not applicable |
| 17 | Jodhan Bigha | Rural | Ambari |
| 18 | Khuria | Rural | Mohabbatpur |
| 19 | Miyanabigha | Urban | Not applicable |
| 20 | Mohabbatpur | Rural | Mohabbatpur |
| 21 | Mohammadpur Nimi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 22 | Mohammadpur Nimi | Urban | Not applicable |
| 23 | Mohsimpur | Rural | Mohabbatpur |
| 24 | Nimi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 25 | Nimi | Urban | Not applicable |
| 26 | Onama | Rural | Onama |
| 27 | Paharia | Urban | Not applicable |
| 28 | Paharia | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 29 | Panchi | Rural | Panchi |
| 30 | Panhesa | Rural | Mohabbatpur |
| 31 | Rahincha | Rural | Panchi |
| 32 | Sadikpur | Rural | Ambari |
| 33 | Shekhopursarai | Urban | Not applicable |
| 34 | Subhanpur Kaseri Chak | Rural | Belaw |
| 35 | Sugia | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 36 | Sugia | Urban | Not applicable |
Population of Shekhopur Sarai Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Shekhopur Sarai Subdivision has a total population of 67,481 people, consisting of 35,189 males and 32,292 females. There are 10,944 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 1,128 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67,481 | 67,481 | 0 |
| Male Population | 35,189 | 35,189 | 0 |
| Female Population | 32,292 | 32,292 | 0 |
| Total Households | 10,944 | 10,944 | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,128 / km² | 1,128 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 38,970 literate people and 11,851 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 14,655 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 57 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,851 | 11,851 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 38,970 | 38,970 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 28,511 | 28,511 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 14,655 | 14,655 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 57 | 57 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.