Sheikhpura
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About Sheikhpura, Bihar
Sheikhpura district, in Bihar, had a population of 6,36,342, a literacy rate of 51.6%, a sex ratio of 930 and a urban households of 18.4%, according to the 2011 Census of India.
Demographics
| Population | 6,36,342 | people |
|---|---|---|
| Sex Ratio | 930 | females per 1,000 males |
| Urban Households | 18.4% | % of households |
Literacy & Education
| Literacy Rate | 51.6% | % literate |
|---|---|---|
| Female Literacy | 43.1% | % of females |
| Literacy Gender Gap | 16 | male − female pts |
| Graduates | 2.8% | % of educated |
Work
| Worker Participation | 35.3% | % working |
|---|---|---|
| Female Work Participation | 23.8% | % of females |
| Agricultural Workers | 73.1% | % of workers |
Households & Amenities
| Electric Lighting | 15.1% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| Internet | 0.5% | % of households |
| Computer / Laptop | 6.7% | % of households |
| Television | 12.3% | % of households |
| Telephone / Mobile | 46.4% | % of households |
| Car / Jeep / Van | 1.3% | % of households |
| Scooter / Motorcycle | 5.2% | % of households |
| LPG / PNG Cooking | 5.1% | % of households |
| Tap Water | 3.8% | % of households |
| Latrine in Premises | 22.6% | % of households |
| Separate Kitchen | 70.7% | % of households |
Wealth
| Low Income (< ₹45k) | 27.1% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| High Income (> ₹5.45L) | 2.1% | % of households |
Tehsils in Sheikhpura (6)
Sheikhpura (90 villages), Ariari (66 villages), Barbigha (63 villages), Chewara (40 villages), Shekhopur Sarai (31 villages), Ghat Kusumbha (23 villages).
Largest villages (of 313)
Teus, Kusmha, Panchi, Sanwas, Chewara, Belao, Gawa, Maldah, Kasar, Chaunr Dargah, Kosra, Diha, Husenabad, Mehuns, Kare.