Shekhopur Sarai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil has a population of 67.48 k (67,481) with 35.19 k (35,189) males and 32.29 k (32,292) females.The sex ratio in Shekhopur Sarai is 918, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil is 11.85 k (11,851) which is 17.56% of Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil is 923 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shekhopur Sarai Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sheikhpura District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Shekhopur Sarai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 83.12 k (83,115), indicating a 23.17% increased from Shekhopur Sarai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 43.17 k, and the estimated female population is 39.94 k.
Shekhopur Sarai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 84.29 k (84,292), projecting a 24.91% increased from Shekhopur Sarai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 43.77 k, and the estimated female population is 40.53 k.
Shekhopur Sarai Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 61.80 k (61,797), accounting for 91.58% of the Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 32.20 k (32,203), and the Hindu female population is around 29.59 k (29,594).
Shekhopur Sarai Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.48 k (5,476), accounting for 8.11% of the Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.88 k (2,880), and the Muslim female population is around 2.60 k (2,596).
Shekhopur Sarai Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 61,797 | 91.58% |
| Muslim | 5,476 | 8.11% |
| Religion not stated | 171 | 0.25% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 9 | 0.01% |
| Christian | 8 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 8 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 7 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 5 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShekhopur Sarai Urban Population
The Urban population of Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Shekhopur Sarai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Shekhopur Sarai Rural Population
The Rural population of Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil is 67.48 k (67,481), with 35.19 k (35,189) being males and 32.29 k (32,292) being females, making up 100% of the Shekhopur Sarai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 918 females for every 1000 males.
Shekhopur Sarai Literacy Rate
Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.05% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil is 78.04 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil is 61.34 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil, it is around 70.05%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shekhopur Sarai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.05 | 78.04 | 61.34 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 70.05 | 78.04 | 61.34 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shekhopur Sarai
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.18 | 77.5 | 60.12 |
| Muslim | 79.72 | 83.78 | 75.19 |
| Religion not stated | 66.39 | 84.21 | 50 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 66.67 | 80 | 0 |
Shekhopur Sarai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil is 14.66 k (14,655) with 7.63 k (7,630) males and 7.03 k (7,025) females, which is 21.72% of Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Shekhopur Sarai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil is 57 (57) with 35 (35) males and 22 (22) females, which is 0.08% of Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 629 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shekhopur Sarai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 918 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 918 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shekhopur Sarai
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 919 |
| Muslim | 902 |
| Religion not stated | 966 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 800 |
Shekhopur Sarai Area & Households
The Total Area of Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil is 59.83 Square KM, with a population density of 1,128 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil are 30.The Total Number of households in Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil are 10.94 k(10,944).
Shekhopur Sarai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil, there are about 25.01 k (25,009) workers, making up nearly 37.06% of the Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 16.71 k (16,710) are male workers, and about 8.30 k (8,299) are female workers.
Shekhopur Sarai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 83.12 k (83,115) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 84.29 k (84,292) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 85.44 k (85,438) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 86.56 k (86,563) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 87.69 k (87,688) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 88.81 k (88,813) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 89.94 k (89,938) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 90.97 k (90,971) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 91.94 k (91,937) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 92.90 k (92,903) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 93.87 k (93,869) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 94.84 k (94,835) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 95.80 k (95,801) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 95.80 k (95,801), with a male population of 49.52 k (49,519) and a female population of 46.28 k (46,282). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Shekhopur Sarai Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.