Sheohar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Sheohar district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Sheohar
Sheohar comprises 203 villages, of which 191 are inhabited and 12 are uninhabited. There are 1 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,50,144, spread across 349 square kilometers.
| Villages | 203(191 inhabited • 12 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 1 |
| Households | 1,50,144 |
| Total Area | 349 km² |
Sheohar Urban & Rural Population
Sheohar had 28,116 people in urban areas (4.3%) and 6,28,130 people in rural areas (95.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 6,28,130 | 95.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 28,116 | 4.3% |
| Total | 6,56,246 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Sheohar
The total population comprises 3,46,673 males (52.8%) and 3,09,573 females (47.2%). The sex ratio is 893 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,31,792 | 14,881 | 3,46,673 |
| 👩 Female | 2,96,338 | 13,235 | 3,09,573 |
Literacy Rate in Sheohar
The literacy rate is 43.23%. Male literacy stands at 49.51% while female literacy is 36.2%, indicating a gender gap of 13.31 percentage points. The total literate population is 2,83,698.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,63,161 | 8,484 | 1,71,645 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,06,462 | 5,591 | 1,12,053 |
| Total Literate | 2,69,623 | 14,075 | 2,83,698 |
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About Sheohar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Sheohar in Bihar has a total population of 6,56,246 with a literacy rate of 43.23% and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Sheohar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.