Shekhpura Population

As per the 2011 Census, Shekhpura Village has a population of 646 (646) with 331 (331) males and 315 (315) females.The sex ratio in Shekhpura is 952, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shekhpura Village is 134 (134) which is 20.74% of Shekhpura Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shekhpura Village is 862 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

646

Toatl Population

331

Male Population

315

Female Population

Shekhpura Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Shekhpura Village current estimated population is projected to be 796 (796), indicating a 23.17% increased from Shekhpura's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 407 , and the estimated female population is 390 .

Shekhpura Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Shekhpura Village estimated population is projected to be 807 (807), projecting a 24.91% increased from Shekhpura's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 412 , and the estimated female population is 396 .

Shekhpura Literacy Rate

Shekhpura Village has a literacy rate of 25% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shekhpura Village is 26.64 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shekhpura Village is 23.32 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 25 26.64 23.32
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 25 26.64 23.32

Shekhpura Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shekhpura Village is 8 (8) with 4 (4) males and 4 (4) females, which is 1.24% of Shekhpura Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Shekhpura Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shekhpura Village is 294 (294) with 149 (149) males and 145 (145) females, which is 45.51% of Shekhpura Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shekhpura

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 952
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 952

Shekhpura Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Shekhpura Village are 129 (129).

Shekhpura Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Shekhpura Village, there are about 179 (179) workers, making up nearly 27.71% of the Shekhpura Village total population. Out of these, around 168 (168) are male workers, and about 11 (11) are female workers.

Shekhpura - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 796 (796) 23.17%
2025 807 (807) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 818 (818) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 829 (829) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 840 (840) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 851 (851) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 861 (861) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 871 (871) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 881 (881) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 890 (890) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 899 (899) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 908 (908) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 918 (918) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Shekhpura Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 918 (918), with a male population of 466 (466) and a female population of 452 (452). 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 Chiagaon 2,575
2 Budhra 3,617
3 Piakori 555
4 Goabari 159
5 Barab Kahunia 2,635
6 Haldibari 2,220
7 Saithabari 2,232
8 Galgalia 2,420
9 Chhamtia 903
10 Bakhonala 731

Shekhpura Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Shekhpura is 646 (646).

The estimated population of Shekhpura in 2024 is approximately 796 (796).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Shekhpura is 8 (1.24%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 294 (45.51%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shekhpura is 25%, with male literacy at 26.64% and female literacy at 23.32%.

The sex ratio in Shekhpura is 952 females for every 1000 males.

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