Sherghati Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sherghati Tehsil has a population of 1.55 Lac (1,55,425) with 80.31 k (80,310) males and 75.12 k (75,115) females.The sex ratio in Sherghati is 936, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sherghati Tehsil is 28.16 k (28,164) which is 18.12% of Sherghati Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sherghati Tehsil is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sherghati Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Gaya District in the state of BIHAR in India.

Sherghati Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sherghati Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.91 Lac (1,91,433), indicating a 23.17% increased from Sherghati's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 98.53 k, and the estimated female population is 92.91 k.

Sherghati Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sherghati Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.94 Lac (1,94,143), projecting a 24.91% increased from Sherghati's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 99.88 k, and the estimated female population is 94.27 k.

Sherghati Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sherghati Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.24 Lac (1,24,079), accounting for 79.83% of the Sherghati Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 64.16 k (64,159), and the Hindu female population is around 59.92 k (59,920).

Sherghati Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sherghati Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 30.83 k (30,831), accounting for 19.84% of the Sherghati Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 15.89 k (15,891), and the Muslim female population is around 14.94 k (14,940).

Sherghati Religion Wise Population

Sherghati Urban Population

The Urban population of Sherghati Tehsil is 40.67 k (40,666), with 21.17 k (21,174) being males and 19.49 k (19,492) being females, making up 26.16% of the Sherghati total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 921 females for every 1000 males.

Sherghati Rural Population

The Rural population of Sherghati Tehsil is 1.15 Lac (1,14,759), with 59.14 k (59,136) being males and 55.62 k (55,623) being females, making up 73.84% of the Sherghati total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Sherghati Literacy Rate

Sherghati Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.77% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sherghati Tehsil is 71.01 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sherghati Tehsil is 55.95 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sherghati Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.34%, while in the rural regions of Sherghati Tehsil, it is around 59.89%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sherghati

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	63.77	71.01	55.95
Urban Area	74.34	78.49	69.82
Rural Area	59.89	68.25	50.89

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sherghati

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	60.4	68.49	51.65
Muslim	76.76	80.7	72.52
Religion not stated	70.1	82.61	58.82
Christian	79.63	83.54	75.9

Sherghati Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sherghati Tehsil is 48.15 k (48,151) with 24.94 k (24,943) males and 23.21 k (23,208) females, which is 30.98% of Sherghati Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Sherghati Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sherghati Tehsil is 29 (29) with 19 (19) males and 10 (10) females, which is 0.02% of Sherghati Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 527 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sherghati

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	936
Urban Area	921
Rural Area	941

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sherghati

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	934
Muslim	941
Religion not stated	942
Christian	1040

Sherghati Area & Households

The Total Area of Sherghati Tehsil is 147.91 Square KM, with a population density of 1,051 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sherghati Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sherghati Tehsil are 86.The Total Number of households in Sherghati Tehsil are 24.94 k(24,942).

Sherghati Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sherghati Tehsil, there are about 56.51 k (56,507) workers, making up nearly 36.36% of the Sherghati Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 37.75 k (37,746) are male workers, and about 18.76 k (18,761) are female workers.

Sherghati - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Sherghati Census Frequently Asked Questions