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TheDistrict of Sheikhpura, famous for its historico-physical sanctity, is located in the central part of the Bihar State. It lies between 24016'30" N. latitude and 25003'30" north latitude and 840 17'35" E. longitude and 85023'30" east longitude. It is bounded on the north by the parts of the districts of Nalanda and Lakhisarai and on the south by Nawada and Jamui districts. On the east while Lakhisarai district delimits the study area and Nalanda and Nawada districts delimit the study region; on the west. The district consists of six blocks comprising Barbigha, Shekhopur Sarai, Sheikhpura, GhatKusumbha, Ariari and Chewara. The number of inhabited villages are 341 besides 2 towns ofSheikhpura and Barbigha in the districts having 85499 households.