Shikarpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Shikarpur Village has a population of 1.64 k (1,643) with 841 (841) males and 802 (802) females.The sex ratio in Shikarpur is 954, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shikarpur Village is 235 (235) which is 14.3% of Shikarpur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shikarpur Village is 896 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Shikarpur village is listed as part of the Mekliganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Koch Bihar District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.64 k

Toatl Population

841

Male Population

802

Female Population

Shikarpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Shikarpur Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.79 k (1,789), indicating a 8.86% increased from Shikarpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 910 , and the estimated female population is 879 .

Shikarpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Shikarpur Village estimated population is projected to be 1.80 k (1,798), projecting a 9.38% increased from Shikarpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 914 , and the estimated female population is 884 .

Shikarpur Literacy Rate

Shikarpur Village has a literacy rate of 66.76% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shikarpur Village is 72.25 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shikarpur Village is 61.07 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shikarpur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 66.76 72.25 61.07
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 66.76 72.25 61.07

Shikarpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shikarpur Village is 998 (998) with 515 (515) males and 483 (483) females, which is 60.74% of Shikarpur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 938 females for every 1000 males.

Shikarpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Shikarpur Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Shikarpur Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shikarpur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 954
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 954

Shikarpur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Shikarpur Village are 424 (424).

Shikarpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Shikarpur Village, there are about 937 (937) workers, making up nearly 57.03% of the Shikarpur Village total population. Out of these, around 524 (524) are male workers, and about 413 (413) are female workers.

Shikarpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.79 k (1,789) 8.86%
2025 1.80 k (1,798) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 1.81 k (1,805) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.81 k (1,811) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.82 k (1,816) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.82 k (1,822) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.83 k (1,828) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.83 k (1,832) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.84 k (1,835) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.84 k (1,838) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.84 k (1,840) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.84 k (1,843) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.85 k (1,846) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Shikarpur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.85 k (1,846), with a male population of 932 (932) and a female population of 914 (914). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Shikarpur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Shikarpur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Jamal Dahahat 2,304
2 Chhota Jamaldaha 183
3 Uttar Dwarikamari 405
4 Chhat Jamaldaha 502
5 Baranagar 0
6 Bhogjan 732
7 Jamaldaha 2,242
8 Panisala Prathami Khanda 902
9 Madhya Jamaldaha 1,187
10 Mokarari Jamaldaha 748

Shikarpur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Shikarpur is 1.64 k (1,643).

The estimated population of Shikarpur in 2024 is approximately 1.79 k (1,789).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Shikarpur is 998 (60.74%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shikarpur is 66.76%, with male literacy at 72.25% and female literacy at 61.07%.

The sex ratio in Shikarpur is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Shikarpur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.