Sheikhu (166) Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sheikhu (166) Village has a population of 826 (826) with 438 (438) males and 388 (388) females.The sex ratio in Sheikhu (166) is 886, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sheikhu (166) Village is 109 (109) which is 13.2% of Sheikhu (166) Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sheikhu (166) Village is 1138 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Sheikhu (166) village is listed as part of the Malout Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Muktsar District in the state of PUNJAB in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Sheikhu (166) Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sheikhu (166) Village current estimated population is projected to be 919 (919), indicating a 11.23% increased from Sheikhu (166)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 485 , and the estimated female population is 435 .
Sheikhu (166) Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sheikhu (166) Village estimated population is projected to be 925 (925), projecting a 11.94% increased from Sheikhu (166)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 488 , and the estimated female population is 438 .
Sheikhu (166) Literacy Rate
Sheikhu (166) Village has a literacy rate of 64.16% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sheikhu (166) Village is 70.03 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sheikhu (166) Village is 57.27 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sheikhu (166)
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.16 | 70.03 | 57.27 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 64.16 | 70.03 | 57.27 |
Sheikhu (166) Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sheikhu (166) Village is 515 (515) with 276 (276) males and 239 (239) females, which is 62.35% of Sheikhu (166) Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 866 females for every 1000 males.
Sheikhu (166) Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Sheikhu (166) Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Sheikhu (166) Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sheikhu (166)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 886 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 886 |
Sheikhu (166) Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Sheikhu (166) Village are 159 (159).
Sheikhu (166) Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sheikhu (166) Village, there are about 279 (279) workers, making up nearly 33.78% of the Sheikhu (166) Village total population. Out of these, around 267 (267) are male workers, and about 12 (12) are female workers.
Sheikhu (166) - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 919 (919) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 925 (925) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 930 (930) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 935 (935) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 939 (939) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 944 (944) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 948 (948) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 952 (952) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 956 (956) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 959 (959) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 962 (962) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 966 (966) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 969 (969) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sheikhu (166) Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 969 (969), with a male population of 509 (509) and a female population of 461 (461). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Sheikhu (166) Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.
Sheikhu (166) Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virk Khera (171) | 1,696 |
| 2 | Malout (Rural) (156) | 8,732 |
| 3 | Katorewala (169) | 1,855 |
| 4 | Malwala (168) | 942 |
| 5 | Jandwala Charat Singh (167) | 3,726 |
| 6 | Danewala (165) | 3,133 |
| 7 | Ghumar Khera (164) | 1,582 |
| 8 | Kingra (163) | 1,189 |
| 9 | Rathrian (158)0 | 1,940 |
| 10 | Chhapianwali (157) | 2,475 |