Shahpur Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Shahpur Population 2026
4,91,004 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
4,99,174
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 16.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 946
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 30,496
Girls 28,851
Literacy Gap
16.8% Diff Male Literacy 51.4%
Female Literacy 34.6%
SC Population
88,712
24.4% of total
ST Population
33,020
9.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 47%
Main Workers 1,39,635
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 30,241
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 24.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 29.6%
Agricultural Laborers 43.8%
Household Industries 2.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Shahpur in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Shahpur in 2026 is 4,89,386. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Shahpur? ▼
The literacy rate of Shahpur is 43.09% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Shahpur? ▼
The sex ratio of Shahpur is 982 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Shahpur in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Shahpur in 2027 is 4,99,174. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Shahpur population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Shahpur. The Census 2011 population was 3,63,621. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Shahpur in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Shahpur had a total population of 3,63,621. This comprised 1,83,458 males and 1,80,163 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Yadgir District
#3 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Karnataka
#42 of 163
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Shahpur | Yadgir Avg | Karnataka Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 43.09% | 43.39% ↓ 0.3%
| 63.59% ↓ 20.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 982 | 989 ↓ 7 | 981 ↑ 1 |
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