Shambhuganj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shambhuganj Tehsil has a population of 1.74 Lac (1,73,974) with 92.35 k (92,351) males and 81.62 k (81,623) females.The sex ratio in Shambhuganj is 884, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shambhuganj Tehsil is 31.31 k (31,311) which is 18% of Shambhuganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shambhuganj Tehsil is 919 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shambhuganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Banka District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Shambhuganj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shambhuganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.14 Lac (2,14,279), indicating a 23.17% increased from Shambhuganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.01 Lac.
Shambhuganj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shambhuganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.17 Lac (2,17,313), projecting a 24.91% increased from Shambhuganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.15 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.02 Lac.
Shambhuganj Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shambhuganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.60 Lac (1,59,798), accounting for 91.85% of the Shambhuganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 84.95 k (84,946), and the Hindu female population is around 74.85 k (74,852).
Shambhuganj Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Shambhuganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 13.86 k (13,855), accounting for 7.96% of the Shambhuganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.22 k (7,216), and the Muslim female population is around 6.64 k (6,639).
Shambhuganj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,59,798 | 91.85% |
| Muslim | 13,855 | 7.96% |
| Religion not stated | 188 | 0.11% |
| Christian | 109 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 11 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 8 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 5 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShambhuganj Urban Population
The Urban population of Shambhuganj Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Shambhuganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Shambhuganj Rural Population
The Rural population of Shambhuganj Tehsil is 1.74 Lac (1,73,974), with 92.35 k (92,351) being males and 81.62 k (81,623) being females, making up 100% of the Shambhuganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 884 females for every 1000 males.
Shambhuganj Literacy Rate
Shambhuganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.87% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shambhuganj Tehsil is 72.54 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shambhuganj Tehsil is 56.13 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Shambhuganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Shambhuganj Tehsil, it is around 64.87%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shambhuganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.87 | 72.54 | 56.13 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 64.87 | 72.54 | 56.13 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shambhuganj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 65.92 | 73.8 | 56.91 |
| Muslim | 52.59 | 57.5 | 47.15 |
| Religion not stated | 69.12 | 75.61 | 59.26 |
| Christian | 62.63 | 78.43 | 45.83 |
Shambhuganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shambhuganj Tehsil is 22.58 k (22,580) with 11.96 k (11,961) males and 10.62 k (10,619) females, which is 12.98% of Shambhuganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 888 females for every 1000 males.
Shambhuganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shambhuganj Tehsil is 205 (205) with 106 (106) males and 99 (99) females, which is 0.12% of Shambhuganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 934 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shambhuganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 884 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 884 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shambhuganj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 882 |
| Muslim | 921 |
| Religion not stated | 650 |
| Christian | 880 |
Shambhuganj Area & Households
The Total Area of Shambhuganj Tehsil is 176.41 Square KM, with a population density of 986 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Shambhuganj Tehsil are 186.The Total Number of households in Shambhuganj Tehsil are 32.62 k(32,616).
Shambhuganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shambhuganj Tehsil, there are about 59.84 k (59,841) workers, making up nearly 34.4% of the Shambhuganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 41.77 k (41,773) are male workers, and about 18.07 k (18,068) are female workers.
Shambhuganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.14 Lac (2,14,279) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.17 Lac (2,17,313) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.20 Lac (2,20,270) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.23 Lac (2,23,170) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.26 Lac (2,26,070) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.29 Lac (2,28,970) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.32 Lac (2,31,871) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.35 Lac (2,34,533) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.37 Lac (2,37,023) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.40 Lac (2,39,514) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.42 Lac (2,42,004) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.44 Lac (2,44,494) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.47 Lac (2,46,985) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shambhuganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.47 Lac (2,46,985), with a male population of 1.30 Lac (1,29,959) and a female population of 1.17 Lac (1,16,984). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Shambhuganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.