Sheikhpura Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sheikhpura District has a population of 6.36 Lac (6,36,342) with 3.30 Lac (3,29,743) males and 3.07 Lac (3,06,599) females.The sex ratio in Sheikhpura is 930, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sheikhpura District is 1.22 Lac (1,21,647) which is 19.12% of Sheikhpura District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sheikhpura District is 940 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Sheikhpura District is listed as part of BIHAR State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Sheikhpura Population Census 2011
- Sheikhpura Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Sheikhpura Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sheikhpura District current estimated population is projected to be 7.84 Lac (7,83,763), indicating a 23.17% increased from Sheikhpura's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.79 Lac.
Sheikhpura Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sheikhpura District estimated population is projected to be 7.95 Lac (7,94,861), projecting a 24.91% increased from Sheikhpura's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.85 Lac.
Sheikhpura Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sheikhpura District, with a total Hindu population of 5.96 Lac (5,96,102), accounting for 93.68% of the Sheikhpura District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.09 Lac (3,09,142), and the Hindu female population is around 2.87 Lac (2,86,960).
Sheikhpura Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sheikhpura District, with a total Muslim population of 37.65 k (37,653), accounting for 5.92% of the Sheikhpura District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 19.33 k (19,334), and the Muslim female population is around 18.32 k (18,319).
Sheikhpura Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,96,102 | 93.68% |
| Muslim | 37,653 | 5.92% |
| Religion not stated | 2,084 | 0.33% |
| Christian | 313 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 75 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 43 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 41 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 31 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSheikhpura Urban Population
The Urban population of Sheikhpura District is 1.09 Lac (1,09,002), with 57.38 k (57,383) being males and 51.62 k (51,619) being females, making up 17.13% of the Sheikhpura total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 900 females for every 1000 males.
Sheikhpura Rural Population
The Rural population of Sheikhpura District is 5.27 Lac (5,27,340), with 2.72 Lac (2,72,360) being males and 2.55 Lac (2,54,980) being females, making up 82.87% of the Sheikhpura total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 937 females for every 1000 males.
Sheikhpura Literacy Rate
Sheikhpura District has a literacy rate of 63.86% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sheikhpura District is 73.56 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sheikhpura District is 53.4 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sheikhpura District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 70.99%, while in the rural regions of Sheikhpura District, it is around 62.34%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sheikhpura
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.86 | 73.56 | 53.4 |
| Urban Area | 70.99 | 78.3 | 62.85 |
| Rural Area | 62.34 | 72.53 | 51.42 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sheikhpura
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63.24 | 73.27 | 52.4 |
| Muslim | 73.57 | 78.11 | 68.72 |
| Religion not stated | 60.03 | 70.98 | 49.81 |
| Christian | 71.6 | 75.65 | 68.31 |
Sheikhpura Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sheikhpura District is 1.31 Lac (1,31,115) with 67.58 k (67,582) males and 63.53 k (63,533) females, which is 20.6% of Sheikhpura District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 941 females for every 1000 males.
Sheikhpura Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sheikhpura District is 617 (617) with 305 (305) males and 312 (312) females, which is 0.1% of Sheikhpura District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1023 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sheikhpura
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 930 |
| Urban Area | 900 |
| Rural Area | 937 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sheikhpura
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 929 |
| Muslim | 948 |
| Religion not stated | 1036 |
| Christian | 1189 |
Sheikhpura Area & Households
The Total Area of Sheikhpura District is 689 Square KM, with a population density of 924 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sheikhpura District are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Sheikhpura District are 314.The Total Number of households in Sheikhpura District are 1.01 Lac(1,00,701).
Sheikhpura Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sheikhpura District, there are about 2.25 Lac (2,24,655) workers, making up nearly 35.3% of the Sheikhpura District total population. Out of these, around 1.52 Lac (1,51,569) are male workers, and about 73.09 k (73,086) are female workers.
Sheikhpura - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Sheikhpura district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,52,726, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 6,36,342 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 25.04% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 14.17%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Sheikhpura District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 1,52,726 to 6,36,342.
- The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 25.04%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 1.53 Lac | - | - | 74.68 k | 78.04 k |
| 1911 | 1.57 Lac | 4.73 k | 3.099668688 | 76.97 k | 80.50 k |
| 1921 | 1.50 Lac | -7.70 k | -4.889495745 | 74.10 k | 75.66 k |
| 1931 | 1.69 Lac | 18.93 k | 12.63746903 | 84.46 k | 84.23 k |
| 1941 | 1.91 Lac | 22.06 k | 13.07510359 | 95.49 k | 95.26 k |
| 1951 | 2.11 Lac | 20.17 k | 10.57548639 | 1.05 Lac | 1.06 Lac |
| 1961 | 2.47 Lac | 35.61 k | 16.88500107 | 1.23 Lac | 1.24 Lac |
| 1971 | 2.95 Lac | 48.30 k | 19.59128375 | 1.51 Lac | 1.44 Lac |
| 1981 | 3.51 Lac | 55.85 k | 18.94371595 | 1.81 Lac | 1.70 Lac |
| 1991 | 4.20 Lac | 69.58 k | 19.84247612 | 2.22 Lac | 1.99 Lac |
| 2001 | 5.26 Lac | 1.05 Lac | 25.04211678 | 2.74 Lac | 2.52 Lac |
| 2011 | 6.36 Lac | 1.11 Lac | 21.09221278 | 3.30 Lac | 3.07 Lac |
Sheikhpura - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.84 Lac (7,83,763) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 7.95 Lac (7,94,861) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.06 Lac (8,05,675) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 8.16 Lac (8,16,283) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 8.27 Lac (8,26,891) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 8.38 Lac (8,37,500) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 8.48 Lac (8,48,108) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 8.58 Lac (8,57,846) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 8.67 Lac (8,66,955) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 8.76 Lac (8,76,064) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 8.85 Lac (8,85,173) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 8.94 Lac (8,94,282) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 9.03 Lac (9,03,392) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sheikhpura District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.03 Lac (9,03,392), with a male population of 4.64 Lac (4,64,022) and a female population of 4.39 Lac (4,39,422). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Sheikhpura District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.68%.