Shahar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Shahar Village has a population of 1.61 k (1,613) with 851 (851) males and 762 (762) females.The sex ratio in Shahar is 896, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shahar Village is 302 (302) which is 18.72% of Shahar Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shahar Village is 924 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Shahar village is listed as part of the Kargahar Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Rohtas District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.61 k

Toatl Population

851

Male Population

762

Female Population

Shahar Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Shahar Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.02 k (2,015), indicating a 24.91% increased from Shahar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.06 k, and the estimated female population is 957 .

Shahar Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Shahar Village estimated population is projected to be 2.04 k (2,043), projecting a 26.61% increased from Shahar's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.07 k, and the estimated female population is 970 .

Shahar Literacy Rate

Shahar Village has a literacy rate of 78.79% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shahar Village is 89.34 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shahar Village is 66.94 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shahar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 78.79 89.34 66.94
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 78.79 89.34 66.94

Shahar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shahar Village is 299 (299) with 151 (151) males and 148 (148) females, which is 18.54% of Shahar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Shahar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Shahar Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Shahar Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shahar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 896
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 896

Shahar Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Shahar Village are 225 (225).

Shahar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Shahar Village, there are about 494 (494) workers, making up nearly 30.63% of the Shahar Village total population. Out of these, around 389 (389) are male workers, and about 105 (105) are female workers.

Shahar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 2.02 k (2,015) 24.91%
2026 2.04 k (2,043) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 2.07 k (2,070) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 2.10 k (2,097) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 2.12 k (2,123) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 2.15 k (2,150) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 2.18 k (2,175) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 2.20 k (2,198) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 2.22 k (2,221) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 2.24 k (2,244) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 2.27 k (2,267) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 2.29 k (2,290) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Shahar Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.29 k (2,290), with a male population of 1.20 k (1,198) and a female population of 1.09 k (1,093). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Shahar Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.55%.

Shahar Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Bhagwanpur 702
2 Bastalwa 811
3 Bahuara 705
4 Tenuni 1,342
5 Basawanpur 0
6 Paraspura 0
7 Karwar 655
8 Saitapur 0
9 Loknathpur 527
10 Khoreya 749

Shahar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Shahar is 1.61 k (1,613).

The estimated population of Shahar in 2025 is approximately 2.02 k (2,015).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Shahar is 299 (18.54%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shahar is 78.79%, with male literacy at 89.34% and female literacy at 66.94%.

The sex ratio in Shahar is 896 females for every 1000 males.

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