Shikarpur Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Shikarpur Population 2026
5,87,602 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
5,97,379
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 • 15.9% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 852
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 37,272
Girls 31,757
Literacy Gap
22.5% Diff Male Literacy 67.8%
Female Literacy 45.3%
SC Population
1,13,847
26.2% of total
ST Population
9
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 37%
Main Workers 1,15,050
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 45,760
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 38.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 29.9%
Agricultural Laborers 27.5%
Household Industries 4.6%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Shikarpur in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Shikarpur in 2026 is 5,85,665. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Shikarpur? ▼
The literacy rate of Shikarpur is 57.2% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Shikarpur? ▼
The sex ratio of Shikarpur is 891 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Shikarpur in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Shikarpur in 2027 is 5,97,379. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Shikarpur population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Shikarpur. The Census 2011 population was 4,35,158. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Shikarpur in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Shikarpur had a total population of 4,35,158. This comprised 2,30,064 males and 2,05,094 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Bulandshahr District
#4 of 7
By population size
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Rank in Uttar Pradesh
#199 of 282
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Shikarpur | Bulandshahr Avg | Uttar Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 57.2% | 57.89% ↓ 0.7%
| 56.42% ↑ 0.8%
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| Sex Ratio | 891 | 896 ↓ 5 | 914 ↓ 23 |
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