Sheikhpura Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Sheikhpura district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Sheikhpura
Sheikhpura comprises 314 villages, of which 261 are inhabited and 53 are uninhabited. There are 2 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,00,701, spread across 689 square kilometers.
| Villages | 314(261 inhabited • 53 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 2 |
| Households | 1,00,701 |
| Total Area | 689 km² |
Sheikhpura Urban & Rural Population
Sheikhpura had 1,09,002 people in urban areas (17.1%) and 5,27,340 people in rural areas (82.9%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 5,27,340 | 82.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,09,002 | 17.1% |
| Total | 6,36,342 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Sheikhpura
The total population comprises 3,29,743 males (51.8%) and 3,06,599 females (48.2%). The sex ratio is 930 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,72,360 | 57,383 | 3,29,743 |
| 👩 Female | 2,54,980 | 51,619 | 3,06,599 |
Literacy Rate in Sheikhpura
The literacy rate is 51.65%. Male literacy stands at 59.57% while female literacy is 43.13%, indicating a gender gap of 16.44 percentage points. The total literate population is 3,28,676.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,59,124 | 37,307 | 1,96,431 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,05,371 | 26,874 | 1,32,245 |
| Total Literate | 2,64,495 | 64,181 | 3,28,676 |
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About Sheikhpura Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Sheikhpura in Bihar has a total population of 6,36,342 with a literacy rate of 51.65% and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Sheikhpura district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.