Sikta Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sikta Tehsil has a population of 1.89 Lac (1,89,496) with 99.82 k (99,815) males and 89.68 k (89,681) females.The sex ratio in Sikta is 899, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sikta Tehsil is 41.45 k (41,446) which is 21.87% of Sikta Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sikta Tehsil is 952 females for every 1000 males.

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

Sikta Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sikta Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.33 Lac (2,33,397), indicating a 23.17% increased from Sikta's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.11 Lac.

Sikta Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sikta Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.37 Lac (2,36,702), projecting a 24.91% increased from Sikta's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.24 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.13 Lac.

Sikta Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sikta Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.28 Lac (1,28,335), accounting for 67.72% of the Sikta Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 67.92 k (67,916), and the Hindu female population is around 60.42 k (60,419).

Sikta Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sikta Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 60.46 k (60,463), accounting for 31.91% of the Sikta Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 31.54 k (31,542), and the Muslim female population is around 28.92 k (28,921).

Sikta Religion Wise Population

Sikta Urban Population

The Urban population of Sikta Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Sikta total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Sikta Rural Population

The Rural population of Sikta Tehsil is 1.89 Lac (1,89,496), with 99.82 k (99,815) being males and 89.68 k (89,681) being females, making up 100% of the Sikta total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 899 females for every 1000 males.

Sikta Literacy Rate

Sikta Tehsil has a literacy rate of 54.75% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sikta Tehsil is 65.34 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sikta Tehsil is 42.78 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sikta Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Sikta Tehsil, it is around 54.75%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sikta

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	54.75	65.34	42.78
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	54.75	65.34	42.78

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sikta

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	54.13	64.91	41.79
Muslim	56.09	66.24	44.89
Religion not stated	56.93	75.53	40.74
Sikh	51.39	61.04	40.3

Sikta Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sikta Tehsil is 25.10 k (25,102) with 13.22 k (13,221) males and 11.88 k (11,881) females, which is 13.25% of Sikta Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 899 females for every 1000 males.

Sikta Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sikta Tehsil is 1.41 k (1,413) with 771 (771) males and 642 (642) females, which is 0.75% of Sikta Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 833 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sikta

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	899
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	899

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sikta

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	890
Muslim	917
Religion not stated	1000
Sikh	883

Sikta Area & Households

The Total Area of Sikta Tehsil is 194.64 Square KM, with a population density of 974 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Sikta Tehsil are 61.The Total Number of households in Sikta Tehsil are 34.50 k(34,500).

Sikta Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sikta Tehsil, there are about 71.67 k (71,673) workers, making up nearly 37.82% of the Sikta Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 47.86 k (47,861) are male workers, and about 23.81 k (23,812) are female workers.

Sikta - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Sikta Census Frequently Asked Questions