Shikaripara Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shikaripara Tehsil has a population of 1.31 Lac (1,31,464) with 65.72 k (65,723) males and 65.74 k (65,741) females.The sex ratio in Shikaripara is 1001, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shikaripara Tehsil is 22.93 k (22,931) which is 17.44% of Shikaripara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shikaripara Tehsil is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shikaripara Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dumka District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Shikaripara Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shikaripara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.59 Lac (1,58,838), indicating a 20.82% increased from Shikaripara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 79.13 k, and the estimated female population is 79.73 k.
Shikaripara Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shikaripara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.61 Lac (1,60,803), projecting a 22.32% increased from Shikaripara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 80.08 k, and the estimated female population is 80.74 k.
Shikaripara Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shikaripara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 76.41 k (76,412), accounting for 58.12% of the Shikaripara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 38.29 k (38,288), and the Hindu female population is around 38.12 k (38,124).
Shikaripara Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Shikaripara Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 25.77 k (25,769), accounting for 19.6% of the Shikaripara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 13.15 k (13,154), and the Muslim female population is around 12.62 k (12,615).
Shikaripara Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76,412 | 58.12% |
| Muslim | 25,769 | 19.6% |
| Christian | 17,902 | 13.62% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 10,926 | 8.31% |
| Religion not stated | 402 | 0.31% |
| Buddhist | 27 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 18 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 8 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShikaripara Urban Population
The Urban population of Shikaripara Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Shikaripara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Shikaripara Rural Population
The Rural population of Shikaripara Tehsil is 1.31 Lac (1,31,464), with 65.72 k (65,723) being males and 65.74 k (65,741) being females, making up 100% of the Shikaripara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1001 females for every 1000 males.
Shikaripara Literacy Rate
Shikaripara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 57.1% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shikaripara Tehsil is 68.49 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shikaripara Tehsil is 45.78 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Shikaripara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Shikaripara Tehsil, it is around 57.1%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shikaripara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 57.1 | 68.49 | 45.78 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 57.1 | 68.49 | 45.78 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shikaripara
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 55.98 | 67.31 | 44.69 |
| Muslim | 56.01 | 68.95 | 42.42 |
| Christian | 68.31 | 78.12 | 59.31 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 48.62 | 60.2 | 37.3 |
Shikaripara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shikaripara Tehsil is 5.04 k (5,035) with 2.55 k (2,545) males and 2.49 k (2,490) females, which is 3.83% of Shikaripara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Shikaripara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shikaripara Tehsil is 79.52 k (79,522) with 39.14 k (39,143) males and 40.38 k (40,379) females, which is 60.49% of Shikaripara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1032 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shikaripara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1001 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1001 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shikaripara
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 996 |
| Muslim | 960 |
| Christian | 1077 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1005 |
Shikaripara Area & Households
The Total Area of Shikaripara Tehsil is 455.46 Square KM, with a population density of 289 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Shikaripara Tehsil are 261.The Total Number of households in Shikaripara Tehsil are 27.61 k(27,609).
Shikaripara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shikaripara Tehsil, there are about 57.18 k (57,175) workers, making up nearly 43.49% of the Shikaripara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 35.47 k (35,473) are male workers, and about 21.70 k (21,702) are female workers.
Shikaripara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.59 Lac (1,58,838) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.61 Lac (1,60,803) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.63 Lac (1,62,657) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.64 Lac (1,64,433) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.66 Lac (1,66,209) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.68 Lac (1,67,988) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.70 Lac (1,69,764) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,398) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.73 Lac (1,72,937) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.74 Lac (1,74,472) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.76 Lac (1,76,007) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.78 Lac (1,77,542) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.79 Lac (1,79,077) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shikaripara Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.79 Lac (1,79,077), with a male population of 88.69 k (88,688) and a female population of 90.43 k (90,434). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Shikaripara Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.