Shahkund Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shahkund Tehsil has a population of 1.88 Lac (1,88,078) with 1.00 Lac (1,00,033) males and 88.05 k (88,045) females.The sex ratio in Shahkund is 881, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shahkund Tehsil is 34.24 k (34,244) which is 18.21% of Shahkund Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shahkund Tehsil is 928 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shahkund Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bhagalpur District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Shahkund Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shahkund Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.32 Lac (2,31,650), indicating a 23.17% increased from Shahkund's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.23 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.09 Lac.
Shahkund Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shahkund Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.35 Lac (2,34,931), projecting a 24.91% increased from Shahkund's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.24 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.10 Lac.
Shahkund Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shahkund Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.57 Lac (1,56,555), accounting for 83.24% of the Shahkund Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 83.47 k (83,468), and the Hindu female population is around 73.09 k (73,087).
Shahkund Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Shahkund Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 30.75 k (30,752), accounting for 16.35% of the Shahkund Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 16.14 k (16,138), and the Muslim female population is around 14.61 k (14,614).
Shahkund Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,56,555 | 83.24% |
| Muslim | 30,752 | 16.35% |
| Religion not stated | 594 | 0.32% |
| Christian | 110 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 41 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 16 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 10 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShahkund Urban Population
The Urban population of Shahkund Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Shahkund total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Shahkund Rural Population
The Rural population of Shahkund Tehsil is 1.88 Lac (1,88,078), with 1.00 Lac (1,00,033) being males and 88.05 k (88,045) being females, making up 100% of the Shahkund total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 881 females for every 1000 males.
Shahkund Literacy Rate
Shahkund Tehsil has a literacy rate of 62.67% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shahkund Tehsil is 70.5 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shahkund Tehsil is 53.68 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Shahkund Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Shahkund Tehsil, it is around 62.67%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shahkund
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 62.67 | 70.5 | 53.68 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 62.67 | 70.5 | 53.68 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shahkund
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63.92 | 71.87 | 54.73 |
| Muslim | 56.2 | 63.17 | 48.46 |
| Religion not stated | 69.01 | 80.89 | 55.72 |
| Christian | 57.95 | 66.67 | 44.12 |
Shahkund Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shahkund Tehsil is 25.13 k (25,127) with 13.36 k (13,356) males and 11.77 k (11,771) females, which is 13.36% of Shahkund Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 882 females for every 1000 males.
Shahkund Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shahkund Tehsil is 29 (29) with 12 (12) males and 17 (17) females, which is 0.02% of Shahkund Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1417 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shahkund
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 881 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 881 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shahkund
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 876 |
| Muslim | 906 |
| Religion not stated | 834 |
| Christian | 693 |
Shahkund Area & Households
The Total Area of Shahkund Tehsil is 165.52 Square KM, with a population density of 1,136 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Shahkund Tehsil are 170.The Total Number of households in Shahkund Tehsil are 35.69 k(35,689).
Shahkund Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shahkund Tehsil, there are about 69.36 k (69,355) workers, making up nearly 36.88% of the Shahkund Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 47.65 k (47,651) are male workers, and about 21.70 k (21,704) are female workers.
Shahkund - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.32 Lac (2,31,650) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.35 Lac (2,34,931) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.38 Lac (2,38,127) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.41 Lac (2,41,262) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.44 Lac (2,44,397) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.48 Lac (2,47,533) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.51 Lac (2,50,668) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.54 Lac (2,53,546) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.56 Lac (2,56,239) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.59 Lac (2,58,931) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.62 Lac (2,61,623) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.64 Lac (2,64,316) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.67 Lac (2,67,008) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shahkund Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.67 Lac (2,67,008), with a male population of 1.41 Lac (1,40,769) and a female population of 1.26 Lac (1,26,188). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Shahkund Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.