Shakra

Block / Subdivision Maharajganj
District Siwan
State Bihar

About Shakra

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Shakra village is 231878. Shakra village is located in Maharajganj subdivision of Siwan district in Bihar, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Maharajganj (tehsildar office) and 11km away from district headquarter Siwan. As per 2009 stats, Sarangpur is the gram panchayat of Shakra village.

The total geographical area of village is 378.12 hectares. Shakra has a total population of 3,745 peoples, out of which male population is 1,818 while female population is 1,927. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1059 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of shakra village is 55.59% out of which 63.31% males and 48.31% females are literate. There are about 658 houses in shakra village.

Maharajganj is nearest town to shakra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

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Population of Shakra

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,745 1,818 1,927
Literate Population 2,082 1,151 931
Illiterate Population 1,663 667 996

Connectivity of Shakra

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

Nearby Villages of Shakra

Frequently Asked Questions about Shakra

Where is Shakra located?

Shakra village is situated in Maharajganj Subdivision, within the Siwan district of Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shakra?

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

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shakra is 3,745, with 1,818 males and 1,927 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Shakra village has a total of 658 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shakra is 55.59%. The male literacy rate is 63.31%, while the female literacy rate is 48.31%.