Shekhpura Population

As per the 2011 Census, Shekhpura Village has a population of 1.26 k (1,258) with 656 (656) males and 602 (602) females.The sex ratio in Shekhpura is 918, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shekhpura Village is 256 (256) which is 20.35% of Shekhpura Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shekhpura Village is 940 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.26 k

Toatl Population

656

Male Population

602

Female Population

Shekhpura Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Shekhpura Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.57 k (1,572), indicating a 24.91% increased from Shekhpura's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 816 , and the estimated female population is 756 .

Shekhpura Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Shekhpura Village estimated population is projected to be 1.59 k (1,593), projecting a 26.61% increased from Shekhpura's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 827 , and the estimated female population is 767 .

Shekhpura Literacy Rate

Shekhpura Village has a literacy rate of 61.68% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shekhpura Village is 73.66 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shekhpura Village is 48.54 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 61.68 73.66 48.54
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 61.68 73.66 48.54

Shekhpura Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shekhpura Village is 440 (440) with 213 (213) males and 227 (227) females, which is 34.98% of Shekhpura Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1066 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 918
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 918

Shekhpura Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Shekhpura Village are 212 (212).

Shekhpura Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Shekhpura Village, there are about 296 (296) workers, making up nearly 23.53% of the Shekhpura Village total population. Out of these, around 278 (278) are male workers, and about 18 (18) are female workers.

Shekhpura - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 1.57 k (1,572) 24.91%
2026 1.59 k (1,593) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 1.61 k (1,614) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 1.64 k (1,635) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 1.66 k (1,656) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 1.68 k (1,677) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 1.70 k (1,696) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 1.71 k (1,714) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 1.73 k (1,732) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 1.75 k (1,750) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 1.77 k (1,768) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 1.79 k (1,786) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Shekhpura Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.79 k (1,786), with a male population of 924 (924) and a female population of 863 (863). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Shekhpura Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.55%.

Shekhpura Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Madhopur 1,930
2 Mirza Bigha 1,283
3 Birupur 1,561
4 Kewali 947
5 Ghoshi 7,261
6 Siripur 1,111
7 Mehdipur 396
8 Damaua 610
9 Gorsar 2,488
10 Chhapanna 935

Shekhpura Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Shekhpura is 1.26 k (1,258).

The estimated population of Shekhpura in 2025 is approximately 1.57 k (1,572).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Shekhpura is 440 (34.98%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shekhpura is 61.68%, with male literacy at 73.66% and female literacy at 48.54%.

The sex ratio in Shekhpura is 918 females for every 1000 males.

Shekhpura population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.55% up to 2036.