Sheohar
District in BIHAR
Sheohar District of BIHAR has a total population of 6,56,246 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 3,46,673 are males while 3,09,573 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 6,56,246
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 43.23%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 893
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 19.61% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 929 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 893.
Total Children
1,28,698
19.61% of population
Boys
66,728
51.8%
Girls
61,970
48.2%
Child Sex Ratio
929
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Sheohar stands at 893 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 61.31% while female literacy is at 45.26%, showing a gender gap of 16.05%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 14.73% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.05% of total population in Sheohar.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 6,56,246, 2,16,372 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 32.97% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 63.69% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 36.31% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 1,37,804
- Marginal Workers
- 78,568
- Non-Workers
- 4,39,874
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 3,46,673 males (52.8%) and 3,09,573 females (47.2%) out of 6,56,246 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 2,83,698 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 61.31%, Female 45.26%, Overall %. Gender gap is 16.1%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sheohar district in BIHAR?
Sheohar district in BIHAR has a total population of 6,56,246 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 3,46,673 males and 3,09,573 females.
What is the literacy rate of Sheohar district?
The overall literacy rate of Sheohar district is N/A%. Male literacy is 61.31% and female literacy is 45.26%.
What is the sex ratio in Sheohar district?
The sex ratio in Sheohar district is 893 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Sheohar district?
Sheohar district has 1,28,698 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 66,728 are boys and 61,970 are girls. The child sex ratio is 929 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Sheohar district?
Out of the total population of 6,56,246, 2,16,372 people (33.0%) are engaged in work activities in Sheohar district.