Bilaspur Population in 2025
In 2025, Bilaspur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 7.77 Lac (7,77,156), indicating a 20.5% increased from Bilaspur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.98 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.79 Lac.
Bilaspur Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Bilaspur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 7.85 Lac (7,85,136), projecting a 21.74% increased from Bilaspur's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 4.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.83 Lac.
Bilaspur Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Bilaspur Tehsil has a population of 6.45 Lac (6,44,928) with 3.31 Lac (3,31,018) males and 3.14 Lac (3,13,910) females.The sex ratio in Bilaspur is 949, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bilaspur Tehsil is 84.62 k (84,623) which is 13.12% of Bilaspur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bilaspur Tehsil is 931 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bilaspur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bilaspur District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.
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Female Population
Bilaspur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Bilaspur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.90 Lac (5,89,678), accounting for 91.43% of the Bilaspur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.03 Lac (3,03,211), and the Hindu female population is around 2.86 Lac (2,86,467).
Bilaspur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bilaspur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 33.71 k (33,709), accounting for 5.23% of the Bilaspur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 17.23 k (17,226), and the Muslim female population is around 16.48 k (16,483).
Bilaspur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,89,678 | 91.43% |
| Muslim | 33,709 | 5.23% |
| Christian | 11,823 | 1.83% |
| Sikh | 4,325 | 0.67% |
| Buddhist | 2,661 | 0.41% |
| Jain | 1,173 | 0.18% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,089 | 0.17% |
| Religion not stated | 470 | 0.07% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBilaspur Urban Population
The Urban population of Bilaspur Tehsil is 4.53 Lac (4,52,770), with 2.33 Lac (2,32,942) being males and 2.20 Lac (2,19,828) being females, making up 70.2% of the Bilaspur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 944 females for every 1000 males.
Bilaspur Rural Population
The Rural population of Bilaspur Tehsil is 1.92 Lac (1,92,158), with 98.08 k (98,076) being males and 94.08 k (94,082) being females, making up 29.8% of the Bilaspur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Bilaspur Literacy Rate
Bilaspur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.55% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bilaspur Tehsil is 89.75 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bilaspur Tehsil is 74.97 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Bilaspur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.63%, while in the rural regions of Bilaspur Tehsil, it is around 72.47%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bilaspur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.55 | 89.75 | 74.97 |
| Urban Area | 86.63 | 92.01 | 80.96 |
| Rural Area | 72.47 | 84.15 | 60.27 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bilaspur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.77 | 89.4 | 73.72 |
| Muslim | 88.39 | 91.95 | 84.68 |
| Christian | 95.32 | 96.65 | 94.12 |
| Sikh | 97.05 | 97.74 | 96.3 |
Bilaspur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bilaspur Tehsil is 1.15 Lac (1,15,011) with 58.59 k (58,593) males and 56.42 k (56,418) females, which is 17.83% of Bilaspur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 963 females for every 1000 males.
Bilaspur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bilaspur Tehsil is 44.55 k (44,550) with 22.34 k (22,340) males and 22.21 k (22,210) females, which is 6.91% of Bilaspur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 995 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bilaspur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 949 |
| Urban Area | 944 |
| Rural Area | 960 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bilaspur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 945 |
| Muslim | 957 |
| Christian | 1103 |
| Sikh | 923 |
Bilaspur Area & Households
The Total Area of Bilaspur Tehsil is 448.41 Square KM, with a population density of 1,438 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bilaspur Tehsil are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Bilaspur Tehsil are 84.The Total Number of households in Bilaspur Tehsil are 1.38 Lac(1,37,863).
Bilaspur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bilaspur Tehsil, there are about 2.38 Lac (2,38,004) workers, making up nearly 36.9% of the Bilaspur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.72 Lac (1,72,213) are male workers, and about 65.79 k (65,791) are female workers.
Bilaspur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.77 Lac (7,77,156) | 20.5% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 7.85 Lac (7,85,136) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 7.93 Lac (7,92,665) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 8.00 Lac (8,00,220) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 8.08 Lac (8,07,774) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 8.15 Lac (8,15,303) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 8.22 Lac (8,22,433) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 8.29 Lac (8,29,237) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 8.36 Lac (8,36,066) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 8.43 Lac (8,42,870) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 8.50 Lac (8,49,674) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 8.57 Lac (8,56,503) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bilaspur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.57 Lac (8,56,503), with a male population of 4.38 Lac (4,38,478) and a female population of 4.18 Lac (4,17,976). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Bilaspur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.12%.