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Bijapur District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of Bijapur, a district of Karnataka has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Karnataka. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Bijapur District of Karnataka.

In 2011, Bijapur had population of 2,177,331 of which male and female were 1,111,022 and 1,066,309 respectively. In 2001 census, Bijapur had a population of 1,806,918 of which males were 926,424 and remaining 880,494 were females. Bijapur District population constituted 3.56 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Bijapur District was at 3.42 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 20.50 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Bijapur District recorded increase of 17.51 percent to its population compared to 1991.


Bijapur Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of Bijapur in 2011 were 67.15 compared to 67.15 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 77.21 and 56.72 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 69.94 and 43.47 in Bijapur District. Total literate in Bijapur District were 1,248,268 of which male and female were 730,566 and 517,702 respectively. In 2001, Bijapur District had 866,561 in its district.


Bijapur Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in Bijapur, it stood at 960 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 950. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 931 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 928 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


Bijapur District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 82.07 % 1,786,830
Muslims 16.97 % 369,588
Christian 0.11 % 2,433
Sikh 0.03 % 558
Buddhist 0.02 % 374
Jain 0.40 % 8,665
Others 0.02 % 499
Not Stated 0.39 % 8,384

Bijapur Population 2024

What is the population of Bijapur district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Bijapur was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Bijapur 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 2,177,331 21.77 Lakhs
2021 2,550,000 25.57 Lakhs
2022 2,590,000 25.95 Lakhs
2023 2,620,000 26.27 Lakhs
2024 2,650,000 26.55 Lakhs
2025 2,670,000 26.80 Lakhs
2026 2,700,000 27.00 Lakhs
2027 2,710,000 27.18 Lakhs
2028 2,730,000 27.33 Lakhs
2029 2,740,000 27.46 Lakhs
2030 2,750,000 27.57 Lakhs
2031 2,760,000 27.67 Lakhs

Bijapur Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 21.77 Lakhs 18.07 Lakhs
Actual Population 2,177,331 1,806,918
Male 1,111,022 926,424
Female 1,066,309 880,494
Population Growth 20.50% 17.51%
Area Sq. Km 10,498 10,517
Density/km2 207 172
Proportion to Karnataka Population 3.56% 3.42%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 960 950
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 931 928
Average Literacy 67.15 57.01
Male Literacy 77.21 69.94
Female Literacy 56.72 43.47
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 318,406 286,831
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 14.62% 15.87%

Bijapur Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Bijapur. There were total 318,406 children under age of 0-6 against 286,831 of 2001 census. Of total 318,406 male and female were 164,856 and 153,550 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 931 compared to 928 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 14.62 percent of Bijapur District compared to 15.87 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.25 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


Bijapur Houseless Data

In 2011, total 334 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Bijapur district of Karnataka. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 1,456. This approx 0.066870861619111% of total population of Bijapur district.


Bijapur District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Bijapur district for 2011 is 207 people per sq. km. In 2001, Bijapur district density was at 172 people per sq. km. Bijapur district administers 10,498 square kilometers of areas.


Bijapur District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total Bijapur population for 2011 census, 23.05 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 501,978 people lives in urban areas of which males are 253,460 and females are 248,518. Sex Ratio in urban region of Bijapur district is 981 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Bijapur district was 924 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 66,557 of which males and females were 34,598 and 31,959. This child population figure of Bijapur district is 13.65 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Bijapur district as per census 2011 is 81.33 % of which males and females are 87.80 % and 74.79 % literates respectively. In actual number 354,136 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 192,166 and 161,970 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 76.95 % population of Bijapur districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Bijapur district population living in rural areas is 1,675,353 of which males and females are 857,562 and 817,791 respectively. In rural areas of Bijapur district, sex ratio is 954 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Bijapur district is considered, figure is 933 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 251,849 in rural areas of which males were 130,258 and females were 121,591. The child population comprises 15.19 % of total rural population of Bijapur district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Bijapur district is 62.81 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 74.03 and 51.10 percent respectively. In total, 894,132 people were literate of which males and females were 538,400 and 355,732 respectively.

All details regarding Bijapur District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Bijapur District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 76.95 % 23.05 %
Total Population 1,675,353 501,978
Male Population 857,562 253,460
Female Population 817,791 248,518
Sex Ratio 954 981
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 933 924
Child Population (0-6) 251,849 66,557
Male Child(0-6) 130,258 34,598
Female Child(0-6) 121,591 31,959
Child Percentage (0-6) 15.03 % 13.26 %
Male Child Percentage 15.19 % 13.65 %
Female Child Percentage 14.87 % 12.86 %
Literates 894,132 354,136
Male Literates 538,400 192,166
Female Literates 355,732 161,970
Average Literacy 62.81 % 81.33 %
Male Literacy 74.03 % 87.80 %
Female Literacy 51.10 % 74.79 %

City/Metros in Bijapur District

Urban Agglomerations inside Bijapur District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Bijapur District
Cities inside Bijapur District Population Male Female
Bijapur (Municipal Council) 327,427 165,177 162,250