Shahpur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shahpur Tehsil has a population of 2.12 Lac (2,12,253) with 1.12 Lac (1,11,884) males and 1.00 Lac (1,00,369) females.The sex ratio in Shahpur is 898, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shahpur Tehsil is 34.81 k (34,806) which is 16.4% of Shahpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shahpur Tehsil is 912 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shahpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bhojpur District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Shahpur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shahpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.61 Lac (2,61,426), indicating a 23.17% increased from Shahpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.37 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.24 Lac.
Shahpur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shahpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.65 Lac (2,65,128), projecting a 24.91% increased from Shahpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.39 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.26 Lac.
Shahpur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shahpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.05 Lac (2,04,980), accounting for 96.57% of the Shahpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.08 Lac (1,08,248), and the Hindu female population is around 96.73 k (96,732).
Shahpur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Shahpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.43 k (5,426), accounting for 2.56% of the Shahpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.71 k (2,711), and the Muslim female population is around 2.72 k (2,715).
Shahpur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,04,980 | 96.57% |
| Muslim | 5,426 | 2.56% |
| Religion not stated | 1,485 | 0.7% |
| Christian | 139 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 124 | 0.06% |
| Jain | 68 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 28 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShahpur Urban Population
The Urban population of Shahpur Tehsil is 17.77 k (17,767), with 9.18 k (9,182) being males and 8.59 k (8,585) being females, making up 8.37% of the Shahpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 935 females for every 1000 males.
Shahpur Rural Population
The Rural population of Shahpur Tehsil is 1.94 Lac (1,94,486), with 1.03 Lac (1,02,702) being males and 91.78 k (91,784) being females, making up 91.63% of the Shahpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 894 females for every 1000 males.
Shahpur Literacy Rate
Shahpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.01% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shahpur Tehsil is 80.7 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shahpur Tehsil is 58.06 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Shahpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 70.34%, while in the rural regions of Shahpur Tehsil, it is around 69.98%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shahpur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.01 | 80.7 | 58.06 |
| Urban Area | 70.34 | 80.62 | 59.33 |
| Rural Area | 69.98 | 80.71 | 57.94 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shahpur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 70.19 | 80.9 | 58.15 |
| Muslim | 64.44 | 73.47 | 55.6 |
| Religion not stated | 68.29 | 79.5 | 57.12 |
| Christian | 53.98 | 66.04 | 43.33 |
Shahpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shahpur Tehsil is 31.25 k (31,250) with 16.45 k (16,450) males and 14.80 k (14,800) females, which is 14.72% of Shahpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 900 females for every 1000 males.
Shahpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shahpur Tehsil is 3.83 k (3,831) with 2.04 k (2,035) males and 1.80 k (1,796) females, which is 1.8% of Shahpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 883 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shahpur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 898 |
| Urban Area | 935 |
| Rural Area | 894 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shahpur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 894 |
| Muslim | 1002 |
| Religion not stated | 986 |
| Christian | 1107 |
Shahpur Area & Households
The Total Area of Shahpur Tehsil is 188.89 Square KM, with a population density of 1,124 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Shahpur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Shahpur Tehsil are 137.The Total Number of households in Shahpur Tehsil are 30.11 k(30,111).
Shahpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shahpur Tehsil, there are about 66.07 k (66,074) workers, making up nearly 31.13% of the Shahpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 48.71 k (48,713) are male workers, and about 17.36 k (17,361) are female workers.
Shahpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.61 Lac (2,61,426) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.65 Lac (2,65,128) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.69 Lac (2,68,735) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.72 Lac (2,72,273) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.76 Lac (2,75,811) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.79 Lac (2,79,350) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.83 Lac (2,82,888) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.86 Lac (2,86,136) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.89 Lac (2,89,175) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.92 Lac (2,92,213) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.95 Lac (2,95,251) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.98 Lac (2,98,290) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.01 Lac (3,01,328) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shahpur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.01 Lac (3,01,328), with a male population of 1.57 Lac (1,57,446) and a female population of 1.44 Lac (1,43,851). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Shahpur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.