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, the sub-district code of Shankarpur Block (CD) is 01162. The total area of Shankarpur Subdivision is 158 km². Shankarpur has a sex ratio of approximately 925 females per 1,000 males.

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 Subdivision'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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 1,06,222 people. Includes nearly 55,157 males and 51,065 females. Rural population is about 1,06,222 people.
  • There are around 19,913 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 10,348 boys and 9,565 girls.
  • Literate population is about 46,438 people. Non-literate population is around 59,784 people.
  • There are nearly 22,238 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Shankarpur Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Shankarpur Subdivision is approximately 24,110 people, including 12,507 males and 11,603 females. Around 24,110 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Shankarpur Subdivision is about 171 people, including 91 males and 80 females. Around 171 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 673 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 673 people per sq. km.