Shekta

Block / Tehsil Gangapur
District Aurangabad
State Maharashtra

About Shekta

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Shekta village is 549292. Shekta village is located in Gangapur tehsil of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Gangapur (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Aurangabad. As per 2009 stats, Vajanapur is the gram panchayat of Shekta village.

The total geographical area of village is 417.08 hectares. Shekta has a total population of 696 peoples, out of which male population is 356 while female population is 340. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 955 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of shekta village is 61.06% out of which 73.88% males and 47.65% females are literate. There are about 152 houses in shekta village.

Gangapur is nearest town to shekta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Shekta

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 696 356 340
Literate Population 425 263 162
Illiterate Population 271 93 178

Connectivity of Shekta

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

Nearby Villages of Shekta

Frequently Asked Questions about Shekta

Where is Shekta located?

Shekta village is situated in Gangapur Tehsil, within the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shekta?

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

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shekta is 696, with 356 males and 340 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Shekta village has a total of 152 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shekta is 61.06%. The male literacy rate is 73.88%, while the female literacy rate is 47.65%.