Shikarpur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shikarpur Tehsil has a population of 2.38 Lac (2,38,229) with 1.20 Lac (1,20,487) males and 1.18 Lac (1,17,742) females.The sex ratio in Shikarpur is 978, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shikarpur Tehsil is 27.93 k (27,931) which is 11.72% of Shikarpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shikarpur Tehsil is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shikarpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Shimoga District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Shikarpur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shikarpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.65 Lac (2,64,978), indicating a 11.23% increased from Shikarpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.34 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.31 Lac.
Shikarpur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shikarpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.67 Lac (2,66,618), projecting a 11.92% increased from Shikarpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.32 Lac.
Shikarpur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shikarpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.02 Lac (2,02,150), accounting for 84.86% of the Shikarpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.02 Lac (1,02,165), and the Hindu female population is around 99.99 k (99,985).
Shikarpur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Shikarpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 35.16 k (35,161), accounting for 14.76% of the Shikarpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 17.86 k (17,863), and the Muslim female population is around 17.30 k (17,298).
Shikarpur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,02,150 | 84.86% |
| Muslim | 35,161 | 14.76% |
| Christian | 492 | 0.21% |
| Jain | 232 | 0.1% |
| Religion not stated | 123 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 33 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 19 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 19 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShikarpur Urban Population
The Urban population of Shikarpur Tehsil is 52.88 k (52,879), with 26.54 k (26,538) being males and 26.34 k (26,341) being females, making up 22.2% of the Shikarpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 993 females for every 1000 males.
Shikarpur Rural Population
The Rural population of Shikarpur Tehsil is 1.85 Lac (1,85,350), with 93.95 k (93,949) being males and 91.40 k (91,401) being females, making up 77.8% of the Shikarpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Shikarpur Literacy Rate
Shikarpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.77% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shikarpur Tehsil is 81.97 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shikarpur Tehsil is 69.44 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Shikarpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.5%, while in the rural regions of Shikarpur Tehsil, it is around 72.41%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shikarpur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.77 | 81.97 | 69.44 |
| Urban Area | 87.5 | 90.68 | 84.32 |
| Rural Area | 72.41 | 79.51 | 65.11 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shikarpur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 74.68 | 81.78 | 67.43 |
| Muslim | 82.12 | 83.06 | 81.15 |
| Christian | 75.74 | 80.09 | 71.3 |
| Jain | 93.84 | 95.45 | 92.08 |
Shikarpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shikarpur Tehsil is 58.78 k (58,775) with 29.56 k (29,564) males and 29.21 k (29,211) females, which is 24.67% of Shikarpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 989 females for every 1000 males.
Shikarpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shikarpur Tehsil is 14.40 k (14,402) with 7.35 k (7,349) males and 7.05 k (7,053) females, which is 6.05% of Shikarpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shikarpur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 978 |
| Urban Area | 993 |
| Rural Area | 973 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shikarpur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 979 |
| Muslim | 969 |
| Christian | 961 |
| Jain | 967 |
Shikarpur Area & Households
The Total Area of Shikarpur Tehsil is 911 Square KM, with a population density of 262 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Shikarpur Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Shikarpur Tehsil are 176.The Total Number of households in Shikarpur Tehsil are 51.80 k(51,798).
Shikarpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shikarpur Tehsil, there are about 1.07 Lac (1,07,330) workers, making up nearly 45.05% of the Shikarpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 72.18 k (72,183) are male workers, and about 35.15 k (35,147) are female workers.
Shikarpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.65 Lac (2,64,978) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.67 Lac (2,66,618) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.68 Lac (2,68,068) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.69 Lac (2,69,378) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.71 Lac (2,70,688) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.72 Lac (2,71,998) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.73 Lac (2,73,308) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.74 Lac (2,74,440) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.75 Lac (2,75,444) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.76 Lac (2,76,448) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.77 Lac (2,77,456) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.78 Lac (2,78,460) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.79 Lac (2,79,463) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shikarpur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.79 Lac (2,79,463), with a male population of 1.41 Lac (1,41,388) and a female population of 1.38 Lac (1,38,080). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Shikarpur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.