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{{Short description|District in Bihar, India}}
{{About|the district|its eponymous headquarters|sheikhpura}}
{{about|a district in India|the district in Pakistan|Sheikhupura District}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2014}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2014}}
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'''Sheikhpura district''' is one of the thirty eight [[districts of Bihar]] [[States and territories of India|state]], [[India]], and [[Sheikhpura]] town is the administrative headquarter of this district. Sheikhpura district is a part of [[Munger Division]]. Sheikhpura was separated from [[Munger District]] and was made a separate district with headquarter at Sheikhpura on 31 July 1994.
As of 2011 it is the least populous district of Bihar (out of [[Districts of Bihar|38]]).<ref name="districtcensus">{{cite web | url = http://www.census2011.co.in/district.php | title = District Census 2011 | access-date = 2011-09-30 | year = 2011 | publisher = Census2011.co.in | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110611224943/http://www.census2011.co.in/district.php | archive-date = 11 June 2011 | df = dmy-all }}</ref>


==Geography==
'''Sheikhpura district''' is one of the [[List of districts of Bihar|thirty-eight districts]] in [[Bihar]], [[India]] and a part of the [[Munger division]] with [[Sheikhpura]] as its [[administrative headquarters]]. Established on 31 July 1994 from the [[Munger district]] due to political efforts by [[Rajo Singh]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=महाभारत व मुगलकाल से शेखपुरा जिला का रहा है संबंध|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/shiekhpura-shekhpura-completed-24-years-16470691.html|access-date=2021-09-04|website=Dainik Jagran|language=hi}}</ref> it was the least populous district in Bihar as of the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]].<ref name="districtcensus">{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=District Census Handbook: Sheikhpura |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/312/download/898/DH_2011_1026_PART_A_DCHB_SHEIKHPURA.pdf |website=[[Census of India]] |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref> [[Shri Krishna Sinha]], the first [[List of chief ministers of Bihar|chief minister]] of [[Bihar]], was born in Maur village, which is now situated in [[Barbigha|Barbigha block]] of this district.<ref>{{cite book |author1=Ramachandra Prasad |author2=Ashok Kumar Sinha|title=Shri Krishna Sinha: a biography |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0eG1AAAAIAAJ |year=1987 |publisher=N.K. Enterprises}}</ref>
Sheikhpura district occupies an area of {{convert|689|km2|sqmi}},<ref name='Reference Annual'>{{cite book | last1 = Srivastava, Dayawanti et al. (ed.) | title = India 2010: A Reference Annual | chapter = States and Union Territories: Bihar: Government | edition = 54th | publisher = Additional Director General, Publications Division, [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)]], [[Government of India]] | year = 2010 | location = New Delhi, India | pages = 1118–1119 | isbn = 978-81-230-1617-7}}</ref> comparatively equivalent to the [[Solomon Islands]]' [[Kolombangara]].<ref name='Islands'>{{cite web | url = http://islands.unep.ch/Tiarea.htm | title = Island Directory Tables: Islands by Land Area | access-date = 2011-10-11 | date = 1998-02-18 | publisher = [[United Nations Environment Program]] | quote = Kolombangara 688km2 | url-status = live | archive-url = https://archive.is/20151201081219/http://islands.unep.ch/Tiarea.htm | archive-date = 1 December 2015 | df = dmy-all }}</ref>
S.K.R college barbigha stadium is the most prominent place for district players.


'''Village & Panchayat'''
==History==
It is believed that during the [[Mahabharata|Mahabharata era]], a demoness named [[Hidimbi|''Hiḍimbā'']] lived in the hillocks of Sheikhpura's eastern stretch. She married [[Bhima]], one of the [[Pandava]] brothers, and they had a heroic son named [[Ghatotkacha]]. The hill was later named Girihinda after Hidimba where ''Giri'' means a hill in [[Sanskrit]], and the village of Girihinda still exists today.


Villages:
Sheikhpura also served as a significant administrative center during the [[Pallava dynasty|Pallava]] reign. It is also believed that the [[List of Afghan empires and dynasties|Afghan ruler]] [[Sher Shah Suri]] had the notable ''Dal Kuan'' (well) constructed there.
Total – 310
Inhabited – 258
Uninhabited– 52
Gram Panchayat: 54


Lohan , Jakhour, Sohadi, Ghat Kusumbha are some of the well-known villages in Sheikhpura.
During the [[Mughal period]], Sheikhpura was designated as a [[Thana]]. Under [[British Raj|British rule]], it became a Big Kotwali, and after [[15 August 1947|independence]], it was recognized as a [[Community development block|Block]]. On 14 April 1983, Sheikhpura was established as a [[Tehsil|Subdivision]]. It was split from the [[Munger district]] into a separate district with headquarters in Sheikhpura on 31 July 1994 due to political efforts of [[Rajo Singh]].<ref name="exp">{{cite web |date=10 September 2005 |title=First shot fired in Bihar: Cong ex-MP killed |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/oldStory/77875/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412211810/https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/first-shot-fired-in-bihar-cong-ex-mp-killed/ |archive-date=12 April 2021 |access-date=26 January 2025 |website=The Indian Express |via=[[Press Trust of India]] |quote=Sheikhpura is regarded as a fiefdom of Rajo Singh family. It was only due to his influence that a small place like Sheikhpura was carved out into a district.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sathi |first=Arun |title=राजो सिंह के सपनों को वारिस का इंतजार |trans-title=Rajo Singh's dreams are waiting for an heir |url=http://bihar.chauthiduniya.com/2012/04/rajo-singhs-dreams-waiting-for-inherit.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044041/http://bihar.chauthiduniya.com/2012/04/rajo-singhs-dreams-waiting-for-inherit.html |archive-date=4 March 2016 |access-date=26 January 2025 |website=चौथी दुनिया}}</ref>


==Economy==
==Geography==
Shekhpura is one of the smallest district of Bihar having just six blocks and people are dependent on agriculture. Some Mining of smaller hillocks with crushers is one of the main activities for employment. In 2006 [[Ministry of Panchayati Raj]] named Sheikhpura one of the country's 250 [[Poverty in India]] (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=brgf/> It is one of the 36 districts in Bihar currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).<ref name=brgf>{{cite web|author=Ministry of Panchayati Raj|date=8 September 2009|title=A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme|publisher=National Institute of Rural Development|url=http://www.nird.org.in/brgf/doc/brgf_BackgroundNote.pdf|access-date=27 September 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405033402/http://www.nird.org.in/brgf/doc/brgf_BackgroundNote.pdf|archive-date=5 April 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
The Sheikhpura district occupies an area of {{convert|689|km2|sqmi}},<ref name='Reference Annual'>{{cite book | editor-last = Srivastava | editor-first = Dayawanti | display-editors = etal | title = India 2010: A Reference Annual | chapter = States and Union Territories: Bihar: Government | edition = 54th | publisher = Additional Director General, Publications Division, [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)]], [[Government of India]] | year = 2010 | location = New Delhi, India | pages = 1118–1119 | isbn = 978-81-230-1617-7}}</ref> comparatively equivalent to the [[Solomon Islands]]' [[Kolombangara]].<ref name='Islands'>{{cite web | url = http://islands.unep.ch/Tiarea.htm | title = Island Directory Tables: Islands by Land Area | access-date = 2011-10-11 | date = 1998-02-18 | publisher = [[United Nations Environment Program]] | quote = Kolombangara 688km2 | url-status = live | archive-url = https://archive.today/20151201081219/http://islands.unep.ch/Tiarea.htm | archive-date = 1 December 2015 | df = dmy-all }}</ref>


==Infrastructure==
==Administration==
The Sheikhpura district is headed by an [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]] officer of the rank of [[District Magistrate]] (DM). The district is divided into [[Tehsil|sub-divisions]] or Tehsils, each headed by a [[Sub Divisional Magistrate]] (SDM).


===Health and medicine===
These Tehsils are further divided into [[Community development block|Blocks]],  each headed by a Block development officer (BDO).
Sheikhpura is the centre of health care for all villages and blocks. [[Sadar Hospital]] first medical Hospital by government was established near Dallu Chowk. A Primary Health Centre is located in Girihinda.


Another Well-developed hospital is SRL HOSPITAL. That is Private but having very good facilities.
===Tehsils===
The only subdivision or [[Tehsil]] in Sheikhpura district is [[Sheikhpura]].


==Sub-Division==
===Blocks===
The district consists only one sub-division Sheikhpura, which is divided into six developmental blocks: [[Ariari]], [[Sheikhpura]], [[Barbigha]], [[Ghatkusumbha|Ghat Kusumbha, Sheikhpura]], [[Chewara]], [[Shekhopur Sarai]].<br>.
The 6 [[Community development block|Blocks]] under Sheikhpura Tehsil in Sheikhpura district are as follows:


==Legislative Assembly Constituencies==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
* [[Sheikhpura (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Sheikhpura]]  
!Tehsil (Sub-division)
* [[Barbigha (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Barbigha]]
!CD Blocks
!Area (Km2)
!Population (2011)
!Density
!Villages (2011)
|-
| rowspan="7"|[[Sheikhpura]]
|[[Ariari]]
|146.16
|1,12,070
|767
|61
|-
|[[Barbigha]]
|99.88
|1,36,167
|1,363
|43
|-
|[[Chewara]]
|121.61
|73,267
|602
|39
|-
|[[Ghatkusumbha]]
|80.28
|48,346
|602
|23
|- 
|[[Sheikhpura]]
|181.24
|1,99,011
|1,098
|69
|-
|[[Shekhopursarai]]
|59.83
|67,481
|1,128
|26
|-
|Total
|689
|6,36,342
|924
|261
|}


==Popular Places==
==Economy==
Source:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sheikhpura Places of Interest|url=https://sheikhpura.nic.in/places-of-interest/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Sheikhpura is one of the smallest districts of [[Bihar]]. The population of Sheikhpura primarily depends on agriculture.  Bonded labour may still occur.<ref>{{Cite web |title=43 bonded labourers rescued in Bihar |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/43-bonded-labourers-rescued-in-bihar/cid/1896233 |access-date=2024-01-09 |website=www.telegraphindia.com |language=en}}</ref> Small-scale mining operations of smaller hillocks with crushers is another of the main activities. In 2006 the [[Ministry of Panchayati Raj]] named Sheikhpura one of the country's 250 [[Poverty in India|most-impoverished districts]].<ref name=brgf/> It is one of the 36 districts in Bihar currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme.<ref name=brgf>{{cite web|author=Ministry of Panchayati Raj|date=8 September 2009|title=A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme|publisher=National Institute of Rural Development|url=http://www.nird.org.in/brgf/doc/brgf_BackgroundNote.pdf|access-date=27 September 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405033402/http://www.nird.org.in/brgf/doc/brgf_BackgroundNote.pdf|archive-date=5 April 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
# Girihinda Pahad & Shiv-Parvati mandir on its peak.[[File:Girihinda Hill Entryway .jpg|thumb|Girihinda Hill Entryway]]
==Energy==
# Hill near Khadiya (behind Sadar Hospital) [[File:Hill near Khadiya.jpg|thumb|View from Hill near Khadiya]]
The district administration is committed to diversification of energy supply towards green sources like solar energy. <ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2026-05-13 |title=शेखपुरा में बिजली पर खत्म होगी निर्भरता, सभी सरकारी भवनों पर लगेंगे सौर ऊर्जा पैनल|url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/shiekhpura-sheikhpura-solar-panels-installed-on-all-government-buildings-40237445.html |access-date=2026-05-13 |website=Dainik Jagran |language=hi}}</ref>
# Sheikh Shoaib Rehmatullalley Dargah (Yahiapur)
# Dal Kuan
# Shyama Sarovar Park
# Maria Ashram (near Sheikhpura Railway Station)
# Arghauti Pokhar
# Lord Vishnu Temple (Samas)
# Tripuri Temple (Akhara village, Chewara)


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==Education==
The district has many villages including "BARMA", Chakandra, Chanday , Agbil Sarika, CHANDI, BRINDAVAN, MANDO, RANKA, RAUNDI, KHOJAGACHHI, PURANKAMA, Ramraipur, Dharampur,kare, Kaithama,kamta,rasalpur Chittaura, Jagdishpur, Toygarh, Teus, Narsingh pur, Jairampur, Bazidpur, Barsa, Pinjari, Bhalua, Bhadarathi, AIFNI, Ramzanpur, Kuttubchak, Samas, Herganwan, Mohni, Konand, Nabi Nagar Kakrar, Belchhi, Hussainabad, Bigha (Vidyapur), Pandhar, Pachna, Deole,lodipur, Mahuat, Dalhar,JIYAN BIGHA , Nimi, Miyan Bigha, Biman, Lohan, sohadi, Kasar, Karki, Diha, jodhanbigha, baikatpur, Farpar, Rampur, Ariyari, Kaithawan, Bhadaus, Sirari, Sultanpur, Gagri, Ghoghnsa, Gaway, Hathiyawan, Hasauri, Charuanwa, Maniyouri, MEHUS, AIJHI, Katari, RamnuBigha, Mafo, Pain, Audhe, Namdargang, Ambari, Kshema, Belao, Sadikpur, Bhadeli, Panepur, Asthana, Jodhanbigha, Sugiya, KORMA. Dobadih, Ismailpur, [[Nagdih]], Maldah, Murarpur, Sasbahna, Latkana, karimabigha, Ghuskuri, Eksari, Jamuara, Barui, kunda, Maninda, Kurmuri, siyani, Bhikhni. KEMRA ,Pathraita, Katnikol,pachna, Puraina.
As part of Bihar Government's initiative of opening at least one Government Degree College in each block of the state having zero college, four new colleges were inaugurated on 15 July 2026 by the Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary. The four new colleges were opened in [[Ariari]], [[Chewara]], [[Ghatkusumbha]] and [[Shekhopursarai]] blocks of Sheikhpura district. <ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2026-05-13 |title=शेखपुरा के चार प्रखंडों में खुलेंगे नए डिग्री कॉलेज, आज होगा उद्घाटन, ग्रामीण छात्रों को मिलेगी उच्च शिक्षा|url= https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/state/bihar/shiekhpura/sheikhpura-four-degree-colleges-inaugurated/amp|access-date=2026-07-15 |website=Prabhat Khabar  |language=hi}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2026-07-15 |title=शेखपुरा में 4 राजकीय डिग्री महाविद्यालयों का शुभारंभ:मंत्री, विधायक, विधान पार्षद और अधिकारी रहे मौजूद;कहा-'मिलेगी गुणवत्तापूर्ण शिक्षा'|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/amp/local/bihar/shekhapura/news/sheikhpura-4-govt-degree-colleges-inauguration-ashok-choudhary-launch-138450166.html |access-date=2026-07-15 |website=Dainik Bhaskar |language=hi}}</ref>
Goddih akbarbigha
;Colleges
 
* R. D. College, Sheikhpura
===Villages in [[Chewara]] Block===
* S. K. R. College, Barbigha, Sheikhpura
 
* S. S. College, Mehus, Sheikhpura
Ekhara, Ekarma, Bhusri, Aazadnagar, Lohan, Noni Kemra ,Asthawan .imam nagar
* C. N. B. College, Hathiama, Sheikhpura
 
* Sanjay Gandhi Mahila College, Sheikhpura
"Village in [[ARIYARI]] Block
* Rajkiye Degree Mahavidyalaya, Ariari, Sheikhpura
     
* Rajkiye Degree Mahavidyalaya, Ghatkusumbha, Sheikhpura
ITAHARA, SAHASRAMA, Bakatpur, Aroyari
* Rajkiye Degree Mahavidyalaya, Shekhopursarai, Sheikhpura
-->
* Rajkiye Degree Mahavidyalaya, Chewara, Sheikhpura
 
==Police Stations==
*[[Sheikhpura]] P.S.
*Sirari O.P.
*[[Ariyari]] P.S. Situated in Diha
*Kasar O.P.
*Mahuli O.P.
*Kusumbha O.P.
*[[Chewara]] P.S.
*Karande O.P.
*Korma P.S.
*Mehus P.S.
*[[Barbigha]] P.S.
*[[Shekhopur Sarai]] P.S.
*Jayrampur O.P.


==Transport==
==Transport==
The roadways and railways are the major modes of transport in the district. The major railways stations in the district include [[Barbigha railway station|Barbigha]], [[Sarsa Jamalpur railway station|Sarsa Jamalpur]], [[Matokhar railway station|Matokhar]], [[Sheikhpura Junction railway station|Sheikhpura]], [[Sirari railway station|Sirari]], etc.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.railyatri.in/districts/sheikhpura|title=Important railway stations|website=www.railyatri.in}}</ref>


'''Roadways'''
== Politics ==
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The town is connected by road to major hubs in the region with frequent bus service.
==Demographics==
 
{{historical populations|11=1901|12=1,52,726|13=1911|14=1,57,460|15=1921|16=1,49,761|17=1931|18=1,68,687|19=1941|20=1,90,743|21=1951|22=2,10,915|23=1961|24=2,46,528|25=1971|26=2,94,826|27=1981|28=3,50,677|29=1991|30=4,20,260|31=2001|32=5,25,502|33=2011|34=6,36,342|percentages=pagr|footnote=source:<ref>{{cite web |title=Table A-02 Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901: Bihar |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/43343/download/47022/10%20A-2%20Bihar.pdf |website=census.gov.in|publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>|align=center}}
'''Railways'''
 
Sheikhpura is located on the [[broad gauge]] line [[Gaya-Kiul line]] connecting [[Kiul junction|Kiul]] and [[Gaya, India|Gaya]]. The town is served by a direct daily train to [[Kolkata]], and a weekly service to [[Guwahati]] via [[Bhagalpur]]. The state capital [[Patna]] could be reached through a stop-over at [[Kiul junction|Kiul]] from where rest of India is well connected.
 
Very recently the Fatuha-Islampur and Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir branch lines have been connected with this route. Extension of passenger services to inter-link Sheikhpura with Hilsa, Bihar|Hilsa and Bihar Sharif is expected very soon.
 
===Local transport===
 
Sheikhpura has a well developed transport system inside city on very cheap rate. Tum-Tum is generally Driven by Horse, and used to travel in all part of city as a local transport.
Tum-Tum are now old memory of sheikhpura auto has been started in the city since 2 years.


==Demographics==
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According to the [[2011 census of India|2011 census]] Sheikhpura district has a [[Demographics of India|population]] of 636,342,<ref name="districtcensus"/> roughly equal to the nation of [[Montenegro]]<ref name="cia">{{cite web | author = US Directorate of Intelligence | title = Country Comparison:Population | url = https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | access-date = 2011-10-01 | quote = Montenegro 661,807 July 2011 est. | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110927165947/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2119rank.html | archive-date = 27 September 2011 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> or the US state of [[Vermont]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php|title=2010 Resident Population Data|publisher=U. S. Census Bureau|access-date=2011-09-30|quote=Vermont 625,741|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019160532/http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php|archive-date=19 October 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> This gives it a ranking of 516th in India (out of a total of [[Districts of India|640]]).<ref name=districtcensus/> The district has a population density of {{convert| 922 |PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}} .<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001-2011 was 20.82%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Sheikhpura has a [[sex ratio]] of 926 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 65.96%.<ref name=districtcensus/>
 
According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Sheikhpura district had a population of 636,342,<ref name="districtcensus"/> giving it a ranking of 516th in India.<ref name=districtcensus/> The district had a population density of {{convert|922|PD/sqkm|PD/sqmi}}.<ref name=districtcensus/> Its [[Family planning in India|population growth rate]] over the decade 2001–2011 was 20.82%.<ref name=districtcensus/> Sheikhpura had a [[sex ratio]] of 926 [[Women in India|females]] for every 1000 males,<ref name=districtcensus/> and a [[Literacy in India|literacy rate]] of 65.96%. 17.13% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 20.60% and 0.10% of the population respectively.<ref name=districtcensus/>


===Languages===
===Languages===


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At the time of the [[2011 Census of India]], 56.9% of the population in the district spoke [[Hindi]], 38.17% [[Magahi language|Magahi]] and 4.70% [[Urdu]] as their first language.<ref>[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16.html 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue]</ref>
At the time of the 2011 census, 56.90% of the population in the district spoke [[Hindi]], 38.17% [[Magahi language|Magahi]] and 4.70% [[Urdu]] as their first language.<ref name="languages">{{Cite web |date=2011 |title=Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Bihar |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/10196/download/13308/DDW-C16-STMT-MDDS-1000.XLSX|website=censusindia.gov.in |publisher=[[Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India]]}}</ref>


==Education==
== See also ==
'''Schools in Sheikhpura District'''
* [[Munger University]]
* Middle School, Sohadi
* [[Munger division]]
* Adarsh High School, Sohadi (established by Late Shree Sukhdev Prasad, a social worker, philanthropist, retired govt. servant and landlord having origin to Sohdi village)
* [[List of urban local bodies in Bihar]]
* Divine Light Public School, Barbigha, Established on 1998
* [[List of villages in Sheikhpura district]]
#Saint marry public school
* Maa Vatsala Bhavani Mandir Pharpar
* D.M. High school, 10+2
Established on 1932
 
Private Schools
* DAV Public School
* [[Delhi Public School|Delhi Public School, Sheikhpura]]
* Murlidhar Murarka Girls High School
* Islamia High School
* Sanskar Public School
*Raj rajeshwar +2 High School Barbigha (known as mission school) established in 1943
* S.A.D.N. Convent School
* The Doon Academy
* High School Aijhi Katari
* Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
* High School Aifni
* High school Mehus
* Janta High School Sirari
* high school nimi
* Rajo Sigh High School Ambari
* Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Gagari
* Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Shekhopur Sarai
* High School Pachna
* R.N.Jha High School, Barama
* Rajkiya Madhya Vidyalay Biman
* Uccha Vidyalay Lohan
* Adrash high school pharpar diha, pharpar
* Sri Bijojanki High School
* Utkarmaniya High school Hussainabad, Sheikhpura
* Akhara (established in 1948)
Adarsh High School, Sohadi is a rural school of Sheikhpura. It is awaiting for government approval. Adarsha High school Sohadi is very popular around 5 punchayat like Chordh dargah, Sohadi, Gohada, Marina And Aphardih. Excluding this High School at Sohadi rest all school are used for only form fill-up for board examination. Thus, state of education is not up to the mark in the district schools. Some major revolution is required.
 
'''Colleges in Sheikhpura District'''
 
Most reputed college is Ramadhin college, Girihinda, Sheikhpura. Others are
*Sri Krishna Ramruchi College Barbigha (Better known as SKR college)
* Chandrshekhar Banke Nasib College, Hathiama
* Sanjay Gandhi Smarak Women's College Sheikhpura
* Sundar Singh College, Mehus
* Nimi College, Shekhopur Sarai
Madrasa
* Madrasa Jamia Habibia, [[Jamuara]]
* Madrasatul Banat Azizul Oloom, [[Jamuara]].
* High school Aijhi Murarpur


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This article is about a district in India. For the district in Pakistan, see Sheikhupura District.

Sheikhpura district
District
Location of sheikhpura district in Bihar
Location of sheikhpura district in Bihar
Coordinates (Sheikhpura): 25°08′20″N 85°51′12″E / 25.13889°N 85.85333°E / 25.13889; 85.85333
Country India
State Bihar
DivisionMunger
Established31 July 1994
HeadquartersSheikhpura
Government
 • Lok Sabha constituenciesJamui (40)
Nawada (39)
 • Vidhan Sabha constituenciesBarbigha (170)
Sheikhpura (169)
Area
 • Total689 km2 (266 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total636,342
 • Rank38
 • Density920/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
Demographics
 • Literacy65.96 per cent
 • Sex ratio926
Time zoneUTC+05:30
PIN Code
8111xx
Websitesheikhpura.nic.in

Sheikhpura district is one of the thirty-eight districts in Bihar, India and a part of the Munger division with Sheikhpura as its administrative headquarters. Established on 31 July 1994 from the Munger district due to political efforts by Rajo Singh,[1] it was the least populous district in Bihar as of the 2011 census.[2] Shri Krishna Sinha, the first chief minister of Bihar, was born in Maur village, which is now situated in Barbigha block of this district.[3]

History

It is believed that during the Mahabharata era, a demoness named Hiḍimbā lived in the hillocks of Sheikhpura's eastern stretch. She married Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers, and they had a heroic son named Ghatotkacha. The hill was later named Girihinda after Hidimba where Giri means a hill in Sanskrit, and the village of Girihinda still exists today.

Sheikhpura also served as a significant administrative center during the Pallava reign. It is also believed that the Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri had the notable Dal Kuan (well) constructed there.

During the Mughal period, Sheikhpura was designated as a Thana. Under British rule, it became a Big Kotwali, and after independence, it was recognized as a Block. On 14 April 1983, Sheikhpura was established as a Subdivision. It was split from the Munger district into a separate district with headquarters in Sheikhpura on 31 July 1994 due to political efforts of Rajo Singh.[4][5]

Geography

The Sheikhpura district occupies an area of 689 square kilometres (266 sq mi),[6] comparatively equivalent to the Solomon Islands' Kolombangara.[7]

Administration

The Sheikhpura district is headed by an IAS officer of the rank of District Magistrate (DM). The district is divided into sub-divisions or Tehsils, each headed by a Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM).

These Tehsils are further divided into Blocks, each headed by a Block development officer (BDO).

Tehsils

The only subdivision or Tehsil in Sheikhpura district is Sheikhpura.

Blocks

The 6 Blocks under Sheikhpura Tehsil in Sheikhpura district are as follows:

Tehsil (Sub-division) CD Blocks Area (Km2) Population (2011) Density Villages (2011)
Sheikhpura Ariari 146.16 1,12,070 767 61
Barbigha 99.88 1,36,167 1,363 43
Chewara 121.61 73,267 602 39
Ghatkusumbha 80.28 48,346 602 23
Sheikhpura 181.24 1,99,011 1,098 69
Shekhopursarai 59.83 67,481 1,128 26
Total 689 6,36,342 924 261

Economy

Sheikhpura is one of the smallest districts of Bihar. The population of Sheikhpura primarily depends on agriculture. Bonded labour may still occur.[8] Small-scale mining operations of smaller hillocks with crushers is another of the main activities. In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Sheikhpura one of the country's 250 most-impoverished districts.[9] It is one of the 36 districts in Bihar currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme.[9]

Energy

The district administration is committed to diversification of energy supply towards green sources like solar energy. [10]

Education

As part of Bihar Government's initiative of opening at least one Government Degree College in each block of the state having zero college, four new colleges were inaugurated on 15 July 2026 by the Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary. The four new colleges were opened in Ariari, Chewara, Ghatkusumbha and Shekhopursarai blocks of Sheikhpura district. [11] [12]

Colleges
  • R. D. College, Sheikhpura
  • S. K. R. College, Barbigha, Sheikhpura
  • S. S. College, Mehus, Sheikhpura
  • C. N. B. College, Hathiama, Sheikhpura
  • Sanjay Gandhi Mahila College, Sheikhpura
  • Rajkiye Degree Mahavidyalaya, Ariari, Sheikhpura
  • Rajkiye Degree Mahavidyalaya, Ghatkusumbha, Sheikhpura
  • Rajkiye Degree Mahavidyalaya, Shekhopursarai, Sheikhpura
  • Rajkiye Degree Mahavidyalaya, Chewara, Sheikhpura

Transport

The roadways and railways are the major modes of transport in the district. The major railways stations in the district include Barbigha, Sarsa Jamalpur, Matokhar, Sheikhpura, Sirari, etc.[13]

Politics

This section is transcluded from 18th Bihar Assembly. (edit | history)
District No. Constituency Name Party Alliance Remarks
Sheikhpura 169 Sheikhpura Randhir Kumar Soni JD(U) NDA
170 Barbigha Kumar Puspanjay

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1901152,726—    
1911157,460+0.31%
1921149,761−0.50%
1931168,687+1.20%
1941190,743+1.24%
1951210,915+1.01%
1961246,528+1.57%
1971294,826+1.81%
1981350,677+1.75%
1991420,260+1.83%
2001525,502+2.26%
2011636,342+1.93%
source:[14]
Religions in Sheikhpura district (2011)[15]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 93.68%
Islam
 
 5.92%
Other or not stated
 
 0.40%

According to the 2011 Census of India, Sheikhpura district had a population of 636,342,[2] giving it a ranking of 516th in India.[2] The district had a population density of 922 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,390/sq mi).[2] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 20.82%.[2] Sheikhpura had a sex ratio of 926 females for every 1000 males,[2] and a literacy rate of 65.96%. 17.13% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 20.60% and 0.10% of the population respectively.[2]

Languages

Languages in Sheikhpura district (2011)[16]
  1. Hindi (56.9%)
  2. Magahi (38.2%)
  3. Urdu (4.70%)
  4. Others (0.23%)

At the time of the 2011 census, 56.90% of the population in the district spoke Hindi, 38.17% Magahi and 4.70% Urdu as their first language.[16]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "महाभारत व मुगलकाल से शेखपुरा जिला का रहा है संबंध". Dainik Jagran (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "District Census Handbook: Sheikhpura" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  3. ↑ Ramachandra Prasad; Ashok Kumar Sinha (1987). Shri Krishna Sinha: a biography. N.K. Enterprises.
  4. ↑ "First shot fired in Bihar: Cong ex-MP killed". The Indian Express. 10 September 2005. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2025 – via Press Trust of India. Sheikhpura is regarded as a fiefdom of Rajo Singh family. It was only due to his influence that a small place like Sheikhpura was carved out into a district.
  5. ↑ Sathi, Arun. "राजो सिंह के सपनों को वारिस का इंतजार" [Rajo Singh's dreams are waiting for an heir]. चौथी दुनिया. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  6. ↑ Srivastava, Dayawanti; et al., eds. (2010). "States and Union Territories: Bihar: Government". India 2010: A Reference Annual (54th ed.). New Delhi, India: Additional Director General, Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India), Government of India. pp. 1118–1119. ISBN 978-81-230-1617-7.
  7. ↑ "Island Directory Tables: Islands by Land Area". United Nations Environment Program. 18 February 1998. Retrieved 11 October 2011. Kolombangara 688km2{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  8. ↑ "43 bonded labourers rescued in Bihar". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Ministry of Panchayati Raj (8 September 2009). "A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme" (PDF). National Institute of Rural Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
  10. ↑ "शेखपुरा में बिजली पर खत्म होगी निर्भरता, सभी सरकारी भवनों पर लगेंगे सौर ऊर्जा पैनल". Dainik Jagran (in हिन्दी). 13 May 2026. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  11. ↑ "शेखपुरा के चार प्रखंडों में खुलेंगे नए डिग्री कॉलेज, आज होगा उद्घाटन, ग्रामीण छात्रों को मिलेगी उच्च शिक्षा". Prabhat Khabar (in हिन्दी). 13 May 2026. Retrieved 15 July 2026.
  12. ↑ "शेखपुरा में 4 राजकीय डिग्री महाविद्यालयों का शुभारंभ:मंत्री, विधायक, विधान पार्षद और अधिकारी रहे मौजूद;कहा-'मिलेगी गुणवत्तापूर्ण शिक्षा'". Dainik Bhaskar (in हिन्दी). 15 July 2026. Retrieved 15 July 2026.
  13. ↑ "Important railway stations". www.railyatri.in.
  14. ↑ "Table A-02 Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901: Bihar" (PDF). census.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
  15. ↑ "Table C-01 Population by Religion: Bihar". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Bihar". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.

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