Shekhpura Village Overview
Shekhpura is a village in Hasanpura tehsil of Siwan district, Bihar. It lies about 2 km from Hasanpura tehsil headquarters and around 17 km from Siwan district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sheikhpura is the Gram Panchayat for Shekhpura village.
The sections below provide essential information about Shekhpura village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shekhpura is 232633. The village covers a geographical area of 27 hectares and has a pincode of 841236. Siwan is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.
Location Map of Shekhpura
Population & Demographics of Shekhpura
This section provides population and demographic details of Shekhpura village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,677 | 1,282 | 1,395 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 438 | 218 | 220 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 48 | 23 | 25 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 23 | 11 | 12 |
| Literate Population | 1,745 | 918 | 827 |
| Illiterate Population | 932 | 364 | 568 |
Key population details of Shekhpura village are given below:
- Shekhpura village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,677, including approximately 1,282 males and 1,395 females, with a sex ratio of 1088 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 48 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 23 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Shekhpura village is good, with a literacy rate of about 65.18%.
- There are around 458 households in Shekhpura village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shekhpura
Transport facilities help residents of Shekhpura village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| 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 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shekhpura
The following villages are located close to Shekhpura and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shekhpura
- Where is Shekhpura located?
- Shekhpura village is located in Hasanpura Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shekhpura?
- The Gram Panchayat of Shekhpura is Sheikhpura (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shekhpura?
- The pincode of Shekhpura is 841236.
- What is the population of Shekhpura?
- Shekhpura has a total population of 2,677, including 1,282 males and 1,395 females.
- How many households are there in Shekhpura?
- There are 458 households in Shekhpura.
- What is the literacy rate in Shekhpura?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shekhpura is 65.18%. Male literacy is 71.61% and female literacy is 59.28%.