Sheikhpura
Sheikhpura is a district and city located in Bihar State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Sheikhpura district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Sheikhpura District overview
Sheikhpura is Town in Bihar serves as administrative headquarter of Sheikhpura district. Total area of Sheikhpura District is 689 km² including 646 km² rural area and 44 km² urban area. There are 6 Subdivisions part of Sheikhpura District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Sheikhpura District, Sheikhpura has 314 villages.
Sheikhpura is the largest tehsil in Sheikhpura district by area covering 181.238 km2 and Shekhopur Sarai is the smallest tehsil in Sheikhpura district by area covering 59.8334 km2. Sheikhpura is the largest tehsil by population while Ghat Kusumbha is the smallest tehsil by population in Sheikhpura district.
Population of Sheikhpura District
As of the 2011 census, Sheikhpura district has a population of approximately 636,342 peoples which is divided into urban population of 109,002 and rular population of 527,340. The population density in Sheikhpura region is about 924.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 329,743 | 306,599 | 636,342 |
| Rural | 272,360 | 254,980 | 527,340 |
| Urban | 57,383 | 51,619 | 109,002 |
Households of Sheikhpura District
There are about 100,701 houses in the district, including 17,796 urban houses and 82,905 rural houses. The average household size is about 6.32 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 100,701 |
| Rural | 82,905 |
| Urban | 17,796 |
List Of Subdivision in Sheikhpura District
Sheikhpura district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 6 tehsils in Sheikhpura district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Subdivision in Sheikhpura:
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ariari | 146.2 | 112,070 |
| Barbigha | 99.9 | 136,167 |
| Chewara | 121.6 | 73,267 |
| Ghat Kusumbha | 80.3 | 48,346 |
| Sheikhpura | 181.2 | 199,011 |
| Shekhopur Sarai | 59.8 | 67,481 |
Frequently Asked Question About Sheikhpura District
How many villages are there in Sheikhpura district ?
There are 314 villages in the Sheikhpura district.
What is the population of Sheikhpura district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Sheikhpura district is 636,342
How many town or city are there in Sheikhpura district ?
There are 2 town or city in the Sheikhpura district.
How many Subdivision in Sheikhpura district ?
There are 6 Subdivision in Sheikhpura district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Sheikhpura district
Sheikhpura is the largest Subdivision in Sheikhpura district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Sheikhpura district ?
Shekhopur Sarai is the smallest Subdivision in Sheikhpura district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Sheikhpura district ?
Sheikhpura is the most populated Subdivision in Sheikhpura district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Sheikhpura district ?
Ghat Kusumbha is the most least populated Subdivision in Sheikhpura district.