Shankar Bigha Population

As per the 2011 Census, Shankar Bigha Village has a population of 1.95 k (1,946) with 1.02 k (1,022) males and 924 (924) females.The sex ratio in Shankar Bigha is 905, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shankar Bigha Village is 309 (309) which is 15.88% of Shankar Bigha Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shankar Bigha Village is 1074 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.95 k

Toatl Population

1.02 k

Male Population

924

Female Population

Shankar Bigha Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Shankar Bigha Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.40 k (2,397), indicating a 23.17% increased from Shankar Bigha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.25 k, and the estimated female population is 1.14 k.

Shankar Bigha Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Shankar Bigha Village estimated population is projected to be 2.43 k (2,431), projecting a 24.91% increased from Shankar Bigha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.27 k, and the estimated female population is 1.16 k.

Shankar Bigha Literacy Rate

Shankar Bigha Village has a literacy rate of 58.28% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shankar Bigha Village is 67.47 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shankar Bigha Village is 47.77 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shankar Bigha

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 58.28 67.47 47.77
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 58.28 67.47 47.77

Shankar Bigha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shankar Bigha Village is 725 (725) with 358 (358) males and 367 (367) females, which is 37.26% of Shankar Bigha Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1026 females for every 1000 males.

Shankar Bigha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shankar Bigha

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 905
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 905

Shankar Bigha Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Shankar Bigha Village are 388 (388).

Shankar Bigha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Shankar Bigha Village, there are about 846 (846) workers, making up nearly 43.47% of the Shankar Bigha Village total population. Out of these, around 522 (522) are male workers, and about 324 (324) are female workers.

Shankar Bigha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.40 k (2,397) 23.17%
2025 2.43 k (2,431) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 2.46 k (2,464) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 2.50 k (2,497) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 2.53 k (2,529) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 2.56 k (2,562) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 2.59 k (2,594) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 2.62 k (2,624) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 2.65 k (2,652) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 2.68 k (2,680) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 2.71 k (2,707) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 2.74 k (2,735) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 2.76 k (2,763) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Shankar Bigha Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.76 k (2,763), with a male population of 1.44 k (1,439) and a female population of 1.33 k (1,325). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Shankar Bigha Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Shankar Bigha Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Mirajpur 704
2 Itwan 1,225
3 Bhindas 1,600
4 Bahera 809
5 Sarsa 855
6 Ekamlua 636
7 Paharpur 489
8 Bodh Chak 960
9 Lohjara 875
10 Bhikhampur 1,186

Shankar Bigha Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Shankar Bigha is 1.95 k (1,946).

The estimated population of Shankar Bigha in 2024 is approximately 2.40 k (2,397).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Shankar Bigha is 725 (37.26%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shankar Bigha is 58.28%, with male literacy at 67.47% and female literacy at 47.77%.

The sex ratio in Shankar Bigha is 905 females for every 1000 males.

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