Sheohar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sheohar District has a population of 6.56 Lac (6,56,246) with 3.47 Lac (3,46,673) males and 3.10 Lac (3,09,573) females.The sex ratio in Sheohar is 893, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sheohar District is 1.29 Lac (1,28,698) which is 19.61% of Sheohar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sheohar District is 929 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Sheohar District is listed as part of BIHAR State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Sheohar Population Census 2011
- Sheohar 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
Sheohar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sheohar District current estimated population is projected to be 8.08 Lac (8,08,279), indicating a 23.17% increased from Sheohar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.25 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.83 Lac.
Sheohar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sheohar District estimated population is projected to be 8.20 Lac (8,19,724), projecting a 24.91% increased from Sheohar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.89 Lac.
Sheohar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sheohar District, with a total Hindu population of 5.52 Lac (5,52,492), accounting for 84.19% of the Sheohar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.93 Lac (2,93,415), and the Hindu female population is around 2.59 Lac (2,59,077).
Sheohar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sheohar District, with a total Muslim population of 99.34 k (99,342), accounting for 15.14% of the Sheohar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 51.12 k (51,118), and the Muslim female population is around 48.22 k (48,224).
Sheohar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,52,492 | 84.19% |
| Muslim | 99,342 | 15.14% |
| Religion not stated | 3,505 | 0.53% |
| Christian | 522 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 216 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 73 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 52 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 44 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSheohar Urban Population
The Urban population of Sheohar District is 28.12 k (28,116), with 14.88 k (14,881) being males and 13.24 k (13,235) being females, making up 4.28% of the Sheohar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 890 females for every 1000 males.
Sheohar Rural Population
The Rural population of Sheohar District is 6.28 Lac (6,28,130), with 3.32 Lac (3,31,792) being males and 2.96 Lac (2,96,338) being females, making up 95.72% of the Sheohar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 894 females for every 1000 males.
Sheohar Literacy Rate
Sheohar District has a literacy rate of 53.78% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sheohar District is 61.31 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sheohar District is 45.26 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sheohar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 61.96%, while in the rural regions of Sheohar District, it is around 53.41%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sheohar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53.78 | 61.31 | 45.26 |
| Urban Area | 61.96 | 70.1 | 52.68 |
| Rural Area | 53.41 | 60.92 | 44.92 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sheohar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 54.38 | 62.18 | 45.44 |
| Muslim | 50.17 | 55.99 | 43.98 |
| Religion not stated | 59.37 | 68.58 | 51.59 |
| Christian | 55.18 | 60.36 | 49.22 |
Sheohar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sheohar District is 96.66 k (96,655) with 51.09 k (51,089) males and 45.57 k (45,566) females, which is 14.73% of Sheohar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 892 females for every 1000 males.
Sheohar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sheohar District is 318 (318) with 177 (177) males and 141 (141) females, which is 0.05% of Sheohar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 797 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sheohar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 893 |
| Urban Area | 890 |
| Rural Area | 894 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sheohar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 883 |
| Muslim | 944 |
| Religion not stated | 1114 |
| Christian | 948 |
Sheohar Area & Households
The Total Area of Sheohar District is 349 Square KM, with a population density of 1,880 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sheohar District are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sheohar District are 203.The Total Number of households in Sheohar District are 1.50 Lac(1,50,144).
Sheohar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sheohar District, there are about 2.16 Lac (2,16,372) workers, making up nearly 32.97% of the Sheohar District total population. Out of these, around 1.67 Lac (1,66,693) are male workers, and about 49.68 k (49,679) are female workers.
Sheohar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Sheohar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,57,686, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 6,56,246 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 36.61% 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 14.35%.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.
Sheohar District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 1,57,686 to 6,56,246.
- The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 36.61%.
- 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 | 1.58 Lac | - | - | 75.47 k | 82.22 k |
| 1911 | 1.63 Lac | 5.11 k | 3.243154116 | 77.82 k | 84.98 k |
| 1921 | 1.58 Lac | -5.18 k | -3.183046683 | 75.81 k | 81.81 k |
| 1931 | 1.68 Lac | 10.65 k | 6.754304711 | 82.61 k | 85.66 k |
| 1941 | 1.86 Lac | 17.37 k | 10.32365806 | 90.64 k | 94.99 k |
| 1951 | 2.01 Lac | 15.80 k | 8.509171223 | 1.00 Lac | 1.01 Lac |
| 1961 | 2.28 Lac | 26.99 k | 13.39863278 | 1.13 Lac | 1.15 Lac |
| 1971 | 2.59 Lac | 30.42 k | 13.3171351 | 1.32 Lac | 1.27 Lac |
| 1981 | 3.04 Lac | 45.59 k | 17.61403807 | 1.58 Lac | 1.46 Lac |
| 1991 | 3.78 Lac | 73.27 k | 24.06719421 | 2.01 Lac | 1.76 Lac |
| 2001 | 5.16 Lac | 1.38 Lac | 36.60639822 | 2.74 Lac | 2.42 Lac |
| 2011 | 6.56 Lac | 1.40 Lac | 27.18907049 | 3.47 Lac | 3.10 Lac |
Sheohar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.08 Lac (8,08,279) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 8.20 Lac (8,19,724) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.31 Lac (8,30,876) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 8.42 Lac (8,41,816) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 8.53 Lac (8,52,756) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 8.64 Lac (8,63,696) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 8.75 Lac (8,74,636) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 8.85 Lac (8,84,678) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 8.94 Lac (8,94,072) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 9.03 Lac (9,03,466) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 9.13 Lac (9,12,860) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 9.22 Lac (9,22,254) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 9.32 Lac (9,31,649) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sheohar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.32 Lac (9,31,649), with a male population of 4.88 Lac (4,87,847) and a female population of 4.44 Lac (4,43,684). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Sheohar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.