Shekhpura Population

As per the 2011 Census, Shekhpura Village has a population of 5.23 k (5,228) with 2.72 k (2,721) males and 2.51 k (2,507) females.The sex ratio in Shekhpura is 922, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shekhpura Village is 1.17 k (1,174) which is 22.46% of Shekhpura Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shekhpura Village is 916 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

5.23 k

Toatl Population

2.72 k

Male Population

2.51 k

Female Population

Shekhpura Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Shekhpura Village current estimated population is projected to be 6.44 k (6,440), indicating a 23.17% increased from Shekhpura's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.34 k, and the estimated female population is 3.10 k.

Shekhpura Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Shekhpura Village estimated population is projected to be 6.53 k (6,531), projecting a 24.91% increased from Shekhpura's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.39 k, and the estimated female population is 3.15 k.

Shekhpura Literacy Rate

Shekhpura Village has a literacy rate of 52.81% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shekhpura Village is 61.1 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shekhpura Village is 43.83 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 52.81 61.1 43.83
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 52.81 61.1 43.83

Shekhpura Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shekhpura Village is 140 (140) with 77 (77) males and 63 (63) females, which is 2.68% of Shekhpura Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 819 females for every 1000 males.

Shekhpura Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shekhpura Village is 222 (222) with 113 (113) males and 109 (109) females, which is 4.25% of Shekhpura Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shekhpura

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 922
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 922

Shekhpura Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Shekhpura Village are 1.04 k(1,036).

Shekhpura Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Shekhpura Village, there are about 2.14 k (2,140) workers, making up nearly 40.93% of the Shekhpura Village total population. Out of these, around 1.26 k (1,264) are male workers, and about 876 (876) are female workers.

Shekhpura - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 6.44 k (6,440) 23.17%
2025 6.53 k (6,531) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 6.62 k (6,620) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 6.71 k (6,707) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 6.79 k (6,794) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 6.88 k (6,881) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 6.97 k (6,968) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 7.05 k (7,048) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 7.12 k (7,123) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 7.20 k (7,198) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 7.27 k (7,273) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 7.35 k (7,348) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 7.42 k (7,422) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Shekhpura Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.42 k (7,422), with a male population of 3.83 k (3,830) and a female population of 3.59 k (3,594). 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 Sahgaura 2,241
2 Sahgaura Chakla 0
3 Dumrail Milik 198
4 Dumrail Milik 0
5 Birnia Milik 135
6 Birnia 1,102
7 Birnia Milik 0
8 Khajura Patti 355
9 Bishunpur Tulsi 2,020
10 Mahabala 3,365

Shekhpura Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Shekhpura is 5.23 k (5,228).

The estimated population of Shekhpura in 2024 is approximately 6.44 k (6,440).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Shekhpura is 140 (2.68%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 222 (4.25%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shekhpura is 52.81%, with male literacy at 61.1% and female literacy at 43.83%.

The sex ratio in Shekhpura is 922 females for every 1000 males.

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