Shankarpur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shankarpur Tehsil has a population of 1.06 Lac (1,06,222) with 55.16 k (55,157) males and 51.07 k (51,065) females.The sex ratio in Shankarpur is 926, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shankarpur Tehsil is 19.91 k (19,913) which is 18.75% of Shankarpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shankarpur Tehsil is 925 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shankarpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Madhepura District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Shankarpur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shankarpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.31 Lac (1,30,831), indicating a 23.17% increased from Shankarpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 67.67 k, and the estimated female population is 63.17 k.
Shankarpur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shankarpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.33 Lac (1,32,683), projecting a 24.91% increased from Shankarpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 68.60 k, and the estimated female population is 64.09 k.
Shankarpur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shankarpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 95.95 k (95,946), accounting for 90.33% of the Shankarpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 49.91 k (49,908), and the Hindu female population is around 46.04 k (46,038).
Shankarpur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Shankarpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 9.92 k (9,919), accounting for 9.34% of the Shankarpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.07 k (5,072), and the Muslim female population is around 4.85 k (4,847).
Shankarpur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 95,946 | 90.33% |
| Muslim | 9,919 | 9.34% |
| Religion not stated | 257 | 0.24% |
| Christian | 79 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 14 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 5 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 2 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShankarpur Urban Population
The Urban population of Shankarpur Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Shankarpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Shankarpur Rural Population
The Rural population of Shankarpur Tehsil is 1.06 Lac (1,06,222), with 55.16 k (55,157) being males and 51.07 k (51,065) being females, making up 100% of the Shankarpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 926 females for every 1000 males.
Shankarpur Literacy Rate
Shankarpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 53.8% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shankarpur Tehsil is 63.99 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shankarpur Tehsil is 42.81 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Shankarpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Shankarpur Tehsil, it is around 53.8%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shankarpur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53.8 | 63.99 | 42.81 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 53.8 | 63.99 | 42.81 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shankarpur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 54.5 | 64.93 | 43.2 |
| Muslim | 46.96 | 54.58 | 39.03 |
| Religion not stated | 54.29 | 63.74 | 44.05 |
| Christian | 43.08 | 50 | 34.48 |
Shankarpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shankarpur Tehsil is 24.11 k (24,110) with 12.51 k (12,507) males and 11.60 k (11,603) females, which is 22.7% of Shankarpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 928 females for every 1000 males.
Shankarpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shankarpur Tehsil is 171 (171) with 91 (91) males and 80 (80) females, which is 0.16% of Shankarpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 880 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shankarpur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 926 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 926 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shankarpur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 923 |
| Muslim | 956 |
| Religion not stated | 1073 |
| Christian | 796 |
Shankarpur Area & Households
The Total Area of Shankarpur Tehsil is 157.8 Square KM, with a population density of 673 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Shankarpur Tehsil are 9.The Total Number of households in Shankarpur Tehsil are 22.24 k(22,238).
Shankarpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shankarpur Tehsil, there are about 49.63 k (49,626) workers, making up nearly 46.72% of the Shankarpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 28.37 k (28,365) are male workers, and about 21.26 k (21,261) are female workers.
Shankarpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.31 Lac (1,30,831) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.33 Lac (1,32,683) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.34 Lac (1,34,488) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.36 Lac (1,36,259) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.38 Lac (1,38,030) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.40 Lac (1,39,801) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.42 Lac (1,41,572) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.43 Lac (1,43,197) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.45 Lac (1,44,718) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.46 Lac (1,46,238) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.48 Lac (1,47,759) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.49 Lac (1,49,279) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.51 Lac (1,50,800) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shankarpur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.51 Lac (1,50,800), with a male population of 77.62 k (77,619) and a female population of 73.19 k (73,187). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Shankarpur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.