Shikarpur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shikarpur Tehsil has a population of 4.35 Lac (4,35,158) with 2.30 Lac (2,30,064) males and 2.05 Lac (2,05,094) females.The sex ratio in Shikarpur is 892, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shikarpur Tehsil is 69.03 k (69,029) which is 15.86% of Shikarpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shikarpur Tehsil is 853 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shikarpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bulandshahr District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.
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Shikarpur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shikarpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.17 Lac (5,16,622), indicating a 18.72% increased from Shikarpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.72 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.45 Lac.
Shikarpur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shikarpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.22 Lac (5,21,780), projecting a 19.91% increased from Shikarpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.75 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.47 Lac.
Shikarpur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shikarpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.63 Lac (3,62,762), accounting for 83.36% of the Shikarpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.93 Lac (1,92,589), and the Hindu female population is around 1.70 Lac (1,70,173).
Shikarpur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Shikarpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 71.05 k (71,054), accounting for 16.33% of the Shikarpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 36.74 k (36,735), and the Muslim female population is around 34.32 k (34,319).
Shikarpur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,62,762 | 83.36% |
| Muslim | 71,054 | 16.33% |
| Religion not stated | 484 | 0.11% |
| Christian | 334 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 299 | 0.07% |
| Jain | 159 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 62 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShikarpur Urban Population
The Urban population of Shikarpur Tehsil is 70.01 k (70,014), with 36.86 k (36,862) being males and 33.15 k (33,152) being females, making up 16.09% of the Shikarpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 900 females for every 1000 males.
Shikarpur Rural Population
The Rural population of Shikarpur Tehsil is 3.65 Lac (3,65,144), with 1.93 Lac (1,93,202) being males and 1.72 Lac (1,71,942) being females, making up 83.91% of the Shikarpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 890 females for every 1000 males.
Shikarpur Literacy Rate
Shikarpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.99% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shikarpur Tehsil is 80.95 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shikarpur Tehsil is 53.57 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Shikarpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 61.87%, while in the rural regions of Shikarpur Tehsil, it is around 69.16%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shikarpur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.99 | 80.95 | 53.57 |
| Urban Area | 61.87 | 71.14 | 51.61 |
| Rural Area | 69.16 | 82.83 | 53.94 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shikarpur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 70.61 | 83.72 | 55.92 |
| Muslim | 54.02 | 65.93 | 41.35 |
| Religion not stated | 74.24 | 83.33 | 63.33 |
| Christian | 66.67 | 78.71 | 50.85 |
Shikarpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shikarpur Tehsil is 1.14 Lac (1,13,847) with 60.44 k (60,440) males and 53.41 k (53,407) females, which is 26.16% of Shikarpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 884 females for every 1000 males.
Shikarpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shikarpur Tehsil is 9 (9) with 4 (4) males and 5 (5) females, which is 0% of Shikarpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1250 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shikarpur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 892 |
| Urban Area | 900 |
| Rural Area | 890 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shikarpur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 884 |
| Muslim | 935 |
| Religion not stated | 717 |
| Christian | 816 |
Shikarpur Area & Households
The Total Area of Shikarpur Tehsil is 703.06 Square KM, with a population density of 619 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Shikarpur Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Shikarpur Tehsil are 182.The Total Number of households in Shikarpur Tehsil are 73.26 k(73,259).
Shikarpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shikarpur Tehsil, there are about 1.61 Lac (1,60,810) workers, making up nearly 36.95% of the Shikarpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.14 Lac (1,13,537) are male workers, and about 47.27 k (47,273) are female workers.
Shikarpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.17 Lac (5,16,622) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.22 Lac (5,21,780) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.26 Lac (5,26,220) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.30 Lac (5,30,148) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.34 Lac (5,34,077) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.38 Lac (5,38,005) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.42 Lac (5,41,934) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.45 Lac (5,45,338) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.48 Lac (5,48,369) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.51 Lac (5,51,402) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.54 Lac (5,54,433) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.57 Lac (5,57,466) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.60 Lac (5,60,497) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shikarpur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.60 Lac (5,60,497), with a male population of 2.93 Lac (2,93,445) and a female population of 2.67 Lac (2,66,986). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Shikarpur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.