Sheikhpura

Sheikhpura is a Town and Subdivision in Sheikhpura 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 Sheikhpura Block (CD) is 01374. Total area of sheikhpura subdivision is 181 km² including 153.34 km² rural area and 27.90 km² urban area. Sheikhpura subdivision has a population of 1,99,011 peoples, out of which urban population is 62,927 while rural population is 1,36,084. Sheikhpura has a sex ratio of approximately 922 females for every 1,000 males. Sheikhpura subdivision has a population density of 1098 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 31,771 houses in the sub-district, including 10,181 urban houses and 21,590 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 51.41% population of sheikhpura subdivision is literate, out of which 58.86% males and 43.33% females are literate.

List of Villages in Sheikhpura Subdivision

Sheikhpura Subdivision has a total of 85 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 Sheikhpura Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sheikhpura Subdivision

The population profile of Sheikhpura 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 Sheikhpura's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Sheikhpura 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.