Sheohar Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Sheohar district in Bihar.

Total Population
6,56,246
Male
3,46,673
52.8%
Female
3,09,573
47.2%
Sex Ratio
893
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
43.23%
Density
1880
per km²

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.

Villages203(191 inhabited12 uninhabited)
Urban Towns1
Households1,50,144
Total Area349 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 TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural6,28,13095.7%
🏙️ Urban28,1164.3%
Total6,56,246100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population6,28,130
Urban Population28,116

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

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male3,31,79214,8813,46,673
👩 Female2,96,33813,2353,09,573
Male Population3,46,673
52.8% of total
Female Population3,09,573
47.2% of total

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

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)1,63,1618,4841,71,645
Literate (Female)1,06,4625,5911,12,053
Total Literate2,69,62314,0752,83,698
Male Literacy Rate49.51%
Female Literacy Rate36.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Sheohar?
According to Census 2011, Sheohar has a total population of 6,56,246. This includes 6,28,130 people in rural areas and 28,116 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Sheohar?
Sheohar has 3,46,673 males (52.8%) and 3,09,573 females (47.2%).
What is the sex ratio of Sheohar?
The sex ratio of Sheohar is 893 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Sheohar?
Sheohar has an overall literacy rate of 43.23%. The male literacy rate is 49.51% and the female literacy rate is 36.2%.
What is the total area of Sheohar?
Sheohar covers a total area of 349 square kilometers with a population density of 1880 persons per square kilometer.

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.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Sheohar, Bihar.