Sheikhpura
District in BIHAR
Sheikhpura District of BIHAR has a total population of 6,36,342 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 3,29,743 are males while 3,06,599 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 6,36,342
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 51.65%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 930
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Sheikhpura has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 19.12% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 940 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 930.
Total Children
1,21,647
19.12% of population
Boys
62,710
51.6%
Girls
58,937
48.4%
Child Sex Ratio
940
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Sheikhpura stands at 930 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 73.56% while female literacy is at 53.4%, showing a gender gap of 20.16%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 20.60% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.10% of total population in Sheikhpura.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 6,36,342, 2,24,655 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 35.30% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 65.88% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 34.12% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 1,48,002
- Marginal Workers
- 76,653
- Non-Workers
- 4,11,687
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 3,29,743 males (51.8%) and 3,06,599 females (48.2%) out of 6,36,342 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 3,28,676 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 73.56%, Female 53.4%, Overall %. Gender gap is 20.2%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sheikhpura district in BIHAR?
Sheikhpura district in BIHAR has a total population of 6,36,342 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 3,29,743 males and 3,06,599 females.
What is the literacy rate of Sheikhpura district?
The overall literacy rate of Sheikhpura district is N/A%. Male literacy is 73.56% and female literacy is 53.4%.
What is the sex ratio in Sheikhpura district?
The sex ratio in Sheikhpura district is 930 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Sheikhpura district?
Sheikhpura district has 1,21,647 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 62,710 are boys and 58,937 are girls. The child sex ratio is 940 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Sheikhpura district?
Out of the total population of 6,36,342, 2,24,655 people (35.3%) are engaged in work activities in Sheikhpura district.