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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

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Sheohar has changed over the decade

👶 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

Hindu
84.19%
Muslim
15.14%
Christian
0.08%
Sikh
0.03%

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

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
78,568

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
4,39,874

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in BIHAR

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.