Shankarpur

Shankarpur is a Town and Subdivision in Madhepura District of Bihar. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Shankarpur Block (CD) is 01162. Total area of shankarpur subdivision is 158 km². Shankarpur subdivision has a population of 1,06,222 peoples. Shankarpur subdivision has a population density of 673 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 22,238 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 43.72% population of shankarpur subdivision is literate, out of which 51.98% males and 34.79% females are literate.

List of Villages in Shankarpur Subdivision

Shankarpur Subdivision has a total of 9 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Shankarpur Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Bani Rampur Lahi Madhepura (21 km)
2Basantpur Raibhir Madhepura (24 km)
3Behrari Behrari Madhepura (29 km)
4Champanagar Giddha Madhepura (20 km)
5Gidha Giddha Madhepura (18 km)
6Jirwa Jirwa Madheli Madhepura (18 km)
7Kamargaon Kamar Gama Madhepura (22 km)
8Maura Moura Jharkaha Madhepura (28 km)
9Raibhir Raibhir Madhepura (20 km)

Population of Shankarpur Subdivision

The population profile of Shankarpur Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Shankarpur's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,06,222 1,06,222 N/A
Male Population 55,157 55,157 N/A
Female Population 51,065 51,065 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 19,913 19,913 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 10,348 10,348 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 9,565 9,565 N/A
Literate Population 46,438 46,438 N/A
Literate Male Population 28,673 28,673 N/A
Literate Female Population 17,765 17,765 N/A
Illiterate Population 59,784 59,784 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 26,484 26,484 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 33,300 33,300 N/A
Total Households 22,238 22,238 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Shankarpur Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 24,110 24,110 N/A
SC Male Population 12,507 12,507 N/A
SC Female Population 11,603 11,603 N/A
Total ST Population 171 171 N/A
ST Male Population 91 91 N/A
ST Female Population 80 80 N/A
Population Density 673 / km² 673 / km² N/A