District at a glance
All 6 blocks
Largest villages in Sheikhpura district
- TeusBarbigha block10,315
- Chaur KusumbhaGhat Kusumbha block9,949
- PanchiShekhopur Sarai block9,302
- Samas KhurdBarbigha block8,843
- ChewaraChewara block8,608
- BelawShekhopur Sarai block8,305
- GawaySheikhpura block7,431
- MaldahBarbigha block7,264
- KasarAriari block6,847
- ChodhdargahAriari block6,762
Census 2011 population
Pincodes in Sheikhpura district
6 PIN codes across the villages of Sheikhpura district. Open one for its villages, post offices and bank branches.
Sheikhpura district
Sheikhpura is a district of Bihar. The Local Government Directory lists 6 blocks and 365 revenue villages here, home to a rural population of 5,27,340 (Census 2011, sum of villages).
District officials
All 6 blocks of Sheikhpura
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Gram panchayats of Sheikhpura, block-wise →
Neighbouring districts of Sheikhpura, by distance →
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Villages of Sheikhpura
3 of 365 villages are mapped so far, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a point to open its page.
Sheikhpura district by the numbers
Sums of the Census 2011 village figures we hold — rural areas only; towns are not included. Each figure covers the villages that report it.
Census 2011
Headcount and household counts from the decennial Census of India.
- Population
- 5,27,340 Census 2011
- Male population
- 2,72,360 Census 2011
- Female population
- 2,54,980 Census 2011
- Households
- 82,905 Census 2011
- Villages counted
- 261 Census 2011
Derived from the Census counts
Ratios computed from the sums on the left; no projection or estimate.
- Sex ratio
- 936 females per 1,000 males
- Household size
- 6.4 persons per household
- Literacy rate
- 62.3% literates ÷ population aged 7+
Constituencies covering Sheikhpura
Based on the 146 of 365 villages we can place. Boundaries are approximate.
Mandi prices · Sheikhpura
Latest reports from markets in Sheikhpura district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Barbigha APMC | 3,573 | 3,700 | 3,640 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Barbigha APMC | 4,512 | 4,700 | 4,600 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Wheat · 147 Average | Barbigha APMC | 2,600 | 2,750 | 2,660 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Barbigha APMC | 4,411 | 4,610 | 4,540 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Shekhpura APMC | 4,580 | 4,700 | 4,640 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Shekhpura APMC | 3,596 | 3,715 | 3,640 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Shekhpura APMC | 4,390 | 4,520 | 4,440 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Barbigha APMC | 4,413 | 4,600 | 4,500 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Shekhpura APMC | 4,472 | 4,620 | 4,550 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Wheat · 147 Average | Shekhpura APMC | 2,600 | 2,750 | 2,660 | 25 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Sheikhpura's shops.
News near Sheikhpura
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
From Sheikhpura district
- Apply to take part in Nukkar Natak under Yuva Mahotsav – DACO Sheikhpura 16-10-2026
District Administration, Sheikhpura · 16 Oct 2026
- List of applicants (whose applications were either accepted or rejected) for various positions at the Special Adoption Home – District Child Protection Office, Sheikhpura, 16-10-2026
District Administration, Sheikhpura · 16 Oct 2026
- DM Sheikhpura Tour Program – October 2026
District Administration, Sheikhpura · 1 Oct 2026
- Notice – YUVA KHEL MAHOTSABH 2026 SHEIKHPURA – DSO Sports Sheikhpura 01-10-2026
District Administration, Sheikhpura · 1 Oct 2026
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Sheikhpura
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
No verified government job notices for Sheikhpura right now. We check official commission notices every night.
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Essential services & places near Sheikhpura
- Banks, ATMs & post offices (133)
- Hospitals & clinics (18)
- Schools & anganwadis (1)
- Colleges & universities (1)
- Transport (7)
- Agriculture services (1)
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People often ask about Sheikhpura district
Which state is Sheikhpura district in?
Sheikhpura district is in Bihar.
How many blocks and villages are there in Sheikhpura district?
Sheikhpura district has 6 blocks and 365 revenue villages in the Local Government Directory (LGD).
What is the rural population of Sheikhpura district?
The villages of Sheikhpura district had a combined population of 5,27,340 at the 2011 Census (rural areas only; towns are not included).
What is the LGD code of Sheikhpura district?
The Local Government Directory code of Sheikhpura district is 219.
Answers are built from the Local Government Directory, Census 2011 village records and the Election Commission's seat lists.