Bilha Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bilha Tehsil has a population of 1.57 Lac (1,56,766) with 79.28 k (79,275) males and 77.49 k (77,491) females.The sex ratio in Bilha is 978, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bilha Tehsil is 24.92 k (24,922) which is 15.9% of Bilha Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bilha Tehsil is 994 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bilha Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bilaspur District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.

Bilha Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bilha Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.87 Lac (1,86,816), indicating a 19.17% increased from Bilha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 94.32 k, and the estimated female population is 92.49 k.

Bilha Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bilha Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.89 Lac (1,88,908), projecting a 20.5% increased from Bilha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 95.37 k, and the estimated female population is 93.53 k.

Bilha Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bilha Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.54 Lac (1,54,240), accounting for 98.39% of the Bilha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 78.00 k (78,001), and the Hindu female population is around 76.24 k (76,239).

Bilha Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bilha Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 918 (918), accounting for 0.59% of the Bilha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 462 (462), and the Muslim female population is around 456 (456).

Bilha Religion Wise Population

Bilha Urban Population

The Urban population of Bilha Tehsil is 28.53 k (28,529), with 14.51 k (14,509) being males and 14.02 k (14,020) being females, making up 18.2% of the Bilha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Bilha Rural Population

The Rural population of Bilha Tehsil is 1.28 Lac (1,28,237), with 64.77 k (64,766) being males and 63.47 k (63,471) being females, making up 81.8% of the Bilha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Bilha Literacy Rate

Bilha Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.05% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bilha Tehsil is 79.8 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bilha Tehsil is 55.99 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bilha Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.82%, while in the rural regions of Bilha Tehsil, it is around 65.81%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bilha

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	68.05	79.8	55.99
Urban Area	77.82	86.52	68.87
Rural Area	65.81	78.26	53.05

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bilha

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	67.86	79.66	55.76
Muslim	82.91	90.79	75.06
Other religions and persuasions	64.81	81.25	49.17
Sikh	94.12	95.81	92.31

Bilha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bilha Tehsil is 41.28 k (41,283) with 20.84 k (20,844) males and 20.44 k (20,439) females, which is 26.33% of Bilha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Bilha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bilha Tehsil is 20.72 k (20,715) with 10.28 k (10,276) males and 10.44 k (10,439) females, which is 13.21% of Bilha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1016 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bilha

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	978
Urban Area	967
Rural Area	981

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bilha

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	978
Muslim	988
Other religions and persuasions	1058
Sikh	939

Bilha Area & Households

The Total Area of Bilha Tehsil is 363.69 Square KM, with a population density of 431 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bilha Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Bilha Tehsil are 88.The Total Number of households in Bilha Tehsil are 33.55 k(33,546).

Bilha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bilha Tehsil, there are about 71.32 k (71,321) workers, making up nearly 45.5% of the Bilha Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 41.57 k (41,571) are male workers, and about 29.75 k (29,750) are female workers.

Bilha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Bilha Census Frequently Asked Questions