Bicholim Population
As per the 2011 Census, Bicholim Tehsil has a population of 97.96 k (97,955) with 49.93 k (49,931) males and 48.02 k (48,024) females.The sex ratio in Bicholim is 962, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bicholim Tehsil is 9.85 k (9,849) which is 10.05% of Bicholim Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bicholim Tehsil is 954 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bicholim Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the North Goa District in the state of GOA in India.
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Bicholim Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Bicholim Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.06 Lac (1,06,113), indicating a 8.33% increased from Bicholim's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 53.77 k, and the estimated female population is 52.34 k.
Bicholim Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Bicholim Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.07 Lac (1,06,648), projecting a 8.87% increased from Bicholim's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 54.04 k, and the estimated female population is 52.67 k.
Bicholim Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Bicholim Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 89.07 k (89,069), accounting for 90.93% of the Bicholim Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 45.24 k (45,235), and the Hindu female population is around 43.83 k (43,834).
Bicholim Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bicholim Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 6.98 k (6,976), accounting for 7.12% of the Bicholim Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.71 k (3,705), and the Muslim female population is around 3.27 k (3,271).
Bicholim Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 89,069 | 90.93% |
| Muslim | 6,976 | 7.12% |
| Christian | 1,687 | 1.72% |
| Religion not stated | 97 | 0.1% |
| Jain | 60 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 43 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 15 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 8 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBicholim Urban Population
The Urban population of Bicholim Tehsil is 42.18 k (42,180), with 21.67 k (21,671) being males and 20.51 k (20,509) being females, making up 43.06% of the Bicholim total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 947 females for every 1000 males.
Bicholim Rural Population
The Rural population of Bicholim Tehsil is 55.78 k (55,775), with 28.26 k (28,260) being males and 27.52 k (27,515) being females, making up 56.94% of the Bicholim total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Bicholim Literacy Rate
Bicholim Tehsil has a literacy rate of 89.24% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bicholim Tehsil is 93.69 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bicholim Tehsil is 84.62 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Bicholim Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.2%, while in the rural regions of Bicholim Tehsil, it is around 87.77%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bicholim
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89.24 | 93.69 | 84.62 |
| Urban Area | 91.2 | 94.41 | 87.82 |
| Rural Area | 87.77 | 93.14 | 82.24 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bicholim
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 89.26 | 93.95 | 84.43 |
| Muslim | 87.85 | 89.93 | 85.46 |
| Christian | 93.1 | 95.33 | 90.7 |
| Religion not stated | 90.48 | 95.24 | 85.71 |
Bicholim Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bicholim Tehsil is 2.26 k (2,264) with 1.10 k (1,101) males and 1.16 k (1,163) females, which is 2.31% of Bicholim Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1057 females for every 1000 males.
Bicholim Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bicholim Tehsil is 4.49 k (4,492) with 2.19 k (2,193) males and 2.30 k (2,299) females, which is 4.59% of Bicholim Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1049 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bicholim
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 962 |
| Urban Area | 947 |
| Rural Area | 974 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bicholim
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 970 |
| Muslim | 883 |
| Christian | 935 |
| Religion not stated | 980 |
Bicholim Area & Households
The Total Area of Bicholim Tehsil is 238.79 Square KM, with a population density of 410 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bicholim Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Bicholim Tehsil are 22.The Total Number of households in Bicholim Tehsil are 22.41 k(22,414).
Bicholim Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bicholim Tehsil, there are about 37.60 k (37,603) workers, making up nearly 38.39% of the Bicholim Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 28.64 k (28,641) are male workers, and about 8.96 k (8,962) are female workers.
Bicholim - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.06 Lac (1,06,113) | 8.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.07 Lac (1,06,648) | 8.87% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.07 Lac (1,07,183) | 9.42% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.08 Lac (1,07,651) | 9.9% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.08 Lac (1,08,119) | 10.38% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.09 Lac (1,08,587) | 10.85% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.09 Lac (1,09,055) | 11.33% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.09 Lac (1,09,456) | 11.74% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.10 Lac (1,09,857) | 12.15% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.10 Lac (1,10,258) | 12.56% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.11 Lac (1,10,593) | 12.9% | 0.34 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.11 Lac (1,10,994) | 13.31% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.11 Lac (1,11,395) | 13.72% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bicholim Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.11 Lac (1,11,395), with a male population of 56.12 k (56,122) and a female population of 55.27 k (55,265). This reflects a total growth of 13.72% from Bicholim Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.45%.