Shekhpura Population

As per the 2011 Census, Shekhpura Village has a population of 1.10 k (1,101) with 549 (549) males and 552 (552) females.The sex ratio in Shekhpura is 1006, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shekhpura Village is 252 (252) which is 22.89% of Shekhpura Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shekhpura Village is 1033 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Shekhpura village is listed as part of the Belaganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Gaya District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.10 k

Toatl Population

549

Male Population

552

Female Population

Shekhpura Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Shekhpura Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.36 k (1,357), indicating a 23.17% increased from Shekhpura's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 674 , and the estimated female population is 683 .

Shekhpura Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Shekhpura Village estimated population is projected to be 1.38 k (1,376), projecting a 24.91% increased from Shekhpura's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 683 , and the estimated female population is 693 .

Shekhpura Literacy Rate

Shekhpura Village has a literacy rate of 64.78% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shekhpura Village is 77.41 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shekhpura Village is 52.12 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shekhpura

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 64.78 77.41 52.12
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 64.78 77.41 52.12

Shekhpura Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shekhpura Village is 229 (229) with 117 (117) males and 112 (112) females, which is 20.8% of Shekhpura Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Shekhpura Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Shekhpura Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Shekhpura Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shekhpura

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1006
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1006

Shekhpura Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Shekhpura Village are 199 (199).

Shekhpura Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Shekhpura Village, there are about 517 (517) workers, making up nearly 46.96% of the Shekhpura Village total population. Out of these, around 260 (260) are male workers, and about 257 (257) are female workers.

Shekhpura - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.36 k (1,357) 23.17%
2025 1.38 k (1,376) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 1.39 k (1,394) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 1.41 k (1,413) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 1.43 k (1,431) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 1.45 k (1,450) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 1.47 k (1,468) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 1.49 k (1,485) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 1.50 k (1,501) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 1.52 k (1,516) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 1.53 k (1,532) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 1.55 k (1,548) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 1.56 k (1,564) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Shekhpura Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.56 k (1,564), with a male population of 773 (773) and a female population of 792 (792). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Shekhpura Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Shekhpura Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kabirpur 698
2 Amar Bigha 436
3 Hasanpur 805
4 Bansi Bigha 1,160
5 Pararia 925
6 Nim Chak 3,380
7 Shahpur 688
8 Bheriya 928
9 Salempur 792
10 Aganda 2,466

Shekhpura Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Shekhpura is 1.10 k (1,101).

The estimated population of Shekhpura in 2024 is approximately 1.36 k (1,357).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Shekhpura is 229 (20.8%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shekhpura is 64.78%, with male literacy at 77.41% and female literacy at 52.12%.

The sex ratio in Shekhpura is 1006 females for every 1000 males.

Shekhpura population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.57% up to 2036.