Sheikhpura District of
Bihar is spread over an area of 689 sq km. The population is 400,000. Its headquarters is
Sheikhpura. This district is divided into six blocks namely Ariari, Sheikhpura,
Barbigha, Ghatkusumba, Chebara, and Shekhopur Sarai.
Paddy, wheat and lentils are the main crops. The Ganges, Mohane, Harohar and Kiul are the important rivers.