Shekta Population

As per the 2011 Census, Shekta Village has a population of 696 (696) with 356 (356) males and 340 (340) females.The sex ratio in Shekta is 956, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shekta Village is 111 (111) which is 15.95% of Shekta Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shekta Village is 948 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Shekta village is listed as part of the Gangapur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Aurangabad District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

696

Toatl Population

356

Male Population

340

Female Population

Shekta Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Shekta Village current estimated population is projected to be 788 (788), indicating a 13.1% increased from Shekta's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 405 , and the estimated female population is 384 .

Shekta Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Shekta Village estimated population is projected to be 794 (794), projecting a 13.96% increased from Shekta's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 408 , and the estimated female population is 386 .

Shekta Literacy Rate

Shekta Village has a literacy rate of 72.65% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shekta Village is 87.96 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shekta Village is 56.64 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shekta

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 72.65 87.96 56.64
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 72.65 87.96 56.64

Shekta Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shekta Village is 133 (133) with 64 (64) males and 69 (69) females, which is 19.11% of Shekta Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1079 females for every 1000 males.

Shekta Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shekta Village is 13 (13) with 7 (7) males and 6 (6) females, which is 1.87% of Shekta Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 858 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shekta

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 956
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 956

Shekta Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Shekta Village are 152 (152).

Shekta Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Shekta Village, there are about 346 (346) workers, making up nearly 49.71% of the Shekta Village total population. Out of these, around 195 (195) are male workers, and about 151 (151) are female workers.

Shekta - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 788 (788) 13.1%
2025 794 (794) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 799 (799) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 804 (804) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 809 (809) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 814 (814) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 820 (820) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 824 (824) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 828 (828) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 832 (832) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 836 (836) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 840 (840) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 844 (844) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Shekta Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 844 (844), with a male population of 434 (434) and a female population of 411 (411). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Shekta Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Shekta Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Shankarpur 1,004
2 Rotasthal 64
3 Siresaigaon 944
4 Gopalwadi 597
5 Wajnapur 579
6 Khadgaon 843
7 Gajgaon 2,565
8 Derda 619
9 Palasgaon 894
10 Shahapur 1,757

Shekta Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Shekta is 696 (696).

The estimated population of Shekta in 2024 is approximately 788 (788).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Shekta is 133 (19.11%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 13 (1.87%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shekta is 72.65%, with male literacy at 87.96% and female literacy at 56.64%.

The sex ratio in Shekta is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Shekta population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.68% up to 2036.