Bilaspur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bilaspur District has a population of 26.64 Lac (26,63,629) with 13.52 Lac (13,51,574) males and 13.12 Lac (13,12,055) females.The sex ratio in Bilaspur is 971, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bilaspur District is 4.08 Lac (4,07,835) which is 15.31% of Bilaspur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bilaspur District is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Bilaspur District is listed as part of CHHATTISGARH State in INDIA.

Bilaspur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bilaspur District current estimated population is projected to be 31.74 Lac (31,74,205), indicating a 19.17% increased from Bilaspur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 16.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.66 Lac.

Bilaspur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bilaspur District estimated population is projected to be 32.10 Lac (32,09,745), projecting a 20.5% increased from Bilaspur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 16.26 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.84 Lac.

Bilaspur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bilaspur District, with a total Hindu population of 25.41 Lac (25,40,763), accounting for 95.39% of the Bilaspur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 12.90 Lac (12,89,900), and the Hindu female population is around 12.51 Lac (12,50,863).

Bilaspur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bilaspur District, with a total Muslim population of 57.97 k (57,973), accounting for 2.18% of the Bilaspur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 29.59 k (29,589), and the Muslim female population is around 28.38 k (28,384).

Bilaspur Religion Wise Population

Bilaspur Urban Population

The Urban population of Bilaspur District is 6.80 Lac (6,79,870), with 3.49 Lac (3,49,054) being males and 3.31 Lac (3,30,816) being females, making up 25.52% of the Bilaspur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 948 females for every 1000 males.

Bilaspur Rural Population

The Rural population of Bilaspur District is 19.84 Lac (19,83,759), with 10.03 Lac (10,02,520) being males and 9.81 Lac (9,81,239) being females, making up 74.48% of the Bilaspur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Bilaspur Literacy Rate

Bilaspur District has a literacy rate of 70.78% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bilaspur District is 81.54 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bilaspur District is 59.71 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bilaspur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.29%, while in the rural regions of Bilaspur District, it is around 65.94%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bilaspur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	70.78	81.54	59.71
Urban Area	84.29	90.69	77.56
Rural Area	65.94	78.22	53.41

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bilaspur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	70.17	81.17	58.85
Muslim	86.1	91.03	80.96
Other religions and persuasions	64.4	77.98	51.02
Christian	93.34	95.11	91.71

Bilaspur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bilaspur District is 5.53 Lac (5,52,992) with 2.81 Lac (2,81,221) males and 2.72 Lac (2,71,771) females, which is 20.76% of Bilaspur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Bilaspur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bilaspur District is 4.98 Lac (4,98,469) with 2.48 Lac (2,48,172) males and 2.50 Lac (2,50,297) females, which is 18.71% of Bilaspur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1009 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bilaspur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	971
Urban Area	948
Rural Area	979

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bilaspur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	970
Muslim	960
Other religions and persuasions	1021
Christian	1066

Bilaspur Area & Households

The Total Area of Bilaspur District is 8,272 Square KM, with a population density of 322 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bilaspur District are 20 and the Total Number of Villages in Bilaspur District are 1,599.The Total Number of households in Bilaspur District are 6.01 Lac(6,00,822).

Bilaspur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bilaspur District, there are about 12.03 Lac (12,03,197) workers, making up nearly 45.17% of the Bilaspur District total population. Out of these, around 7.15 Lac (7,15,467) are male workers, and about 4.88 Lac (4,87,730) are female workers.

Bilaspur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Bilaspur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036