Bhachau Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bhachau Tehsil has a population of 1.86 Lac (1,86,035) with 97.90 k (97,897) males and 88.14 k (88,138) females.The sex ratio in Bhachau is 901, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhachau Tehsil is 31.29 k (31,292) which is 16.82% of Bhachau Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhachau Tehsil is 921 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bhachau Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kachchh District in the state of GUJARAT in India.

1.86 Lac

Toatl Population

97.90 k

Male Population

88.14 k

Female Population

Bhachau Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bhachau Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.22 Lac (2,22,266), indicating a 19.48% increased from Bhachau's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.04 Lac.

Bhachau Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bhachau Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.25 Lac (2,24,890), projecting a 20.89% increased from Bhachau's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.06 Lac.

Bhachau Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bhachau Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.60 Lac (1,59,876), accounting for 85.94% of the Bhachau Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 84.59 k (84,588), and the Hindu female population is around 75.29 k (75,288).

Bhachau Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bhachau Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 23.12 k (23,120), accounting for 12.43% of the Bhachau Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.91 k (11,909), and the Muslim female population is around 11.21 k (11,211).

Bhachau Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,59,87685.94%
Muslim23,12012.43%
Jain2,5931.39%
Christian2380.13%
Sikh1010.05%
Religion not stated1010.05%
Buddhist50%
Other religions and persuasions10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Bhachau Urban Population

The Urban population of Bhachau Tehsil is 39.53 k (39,532), with 21.66 k (21,661) being males and 17.87 k (17,871) being females, making up 21.25% of the Bhachau total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 826 females for every 1000 males.

Bhachau Rural Population

The Rural population of Bhachau Tehsil is 1.47 Lac (1,46,503), with 76.24 k (76,236) being males and 70.27 k (70,267) being females, making up 78.75% of the Bhachau total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 922 females for every 1000 males.

Bhachau Literacy Rate

Bhachau Tehsil has a literacy rate of 60.1% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhachau Tehsil is 71.53 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhachau Tehsil is 47.36 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bhachau Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 71.94%, while in the rural regions of Bhachau Tehsil, it is around 56.86%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhachau

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 60.1 71.53 47.36
Urban Area 71.94 81.2 60.52
Rural Area 56.86 68.72 43.99

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bhachau

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 60.62 71.88 47.88
Muslim 54.05 66.58 40.83
Jain 75.81 90.52 64.32
Christian 78.92 86.36 70.21

Bhachau Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhachau Tehsil is 18.21 k (18,213) with 9.42 k (9,417) males and 8.80 k (8,796) females, which is 9.79% of Bhachau Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Bhachau Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhachau Tehsil is 2.12 k (2,122) with 1.10 k (1,101) males and 1.02 k (1,021) females, which is 1.14% of Bhachau Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 928 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhachau

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 901
Urban Area 826
Rural Area 922

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bhachau

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 891
Muslim 942
Jain 1267
Christian 860

Bhachau Area & Households

The Total Area of Bhachau Tehsil is 1,990.37 Square KM, with a population density of 93 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bhachau Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Bhachau Tehsil are 70.The Total Number of households in Bhachau Tehsil are 41.39 k(41,393).

Bhachau Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bhachau Tehsil, there are about 66.24 k (66,239) workers, making up nearly 35.61% of the Bhachau Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 54.46 k (54,459) are male workers, and about 11.78 k (11,780) are female workers.

Bhachau - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.22 Lac (2,22,266) 19.48%
2025 2.25 Lac (2,24,890) 20.89% 1.41 %
2026 2.27 Lac (2,27,351) 22.21% 1.32 %
2027 2.30 Lac (2,29,697) 23.47% 1.26 %
2028 2.32 Lac (2,32,042) 24.73% 1.26 %
2029 2.34 Lac (2,34,388) 25.99% 1.26 %
2030 2.37 Lac (2,36,734) 27.25% 1.26 %
2031 2.39 Lac (2,38,915) 28.42% 1.17 %
2032 2.41 Lac (2,40,980) 29.53% 1.11 %
2033 2.43 Lac (2,43,045) 30.64% 1.11 %
2034 2.45 Lac (2,45,110) 31.75% 1.11 %
2035 2.47 Lac (2,47,175) 32.86% 1.11 %
2036 2.49 Lac (2,49,240) 33.97% 1.11 %

Projected estimates indicate that Bhachau Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.49 Lac (2,49,240), with a male population of 1.32 Lac (1,32,444) and a female population of 1.17 Lac (1,16,822). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Bhachau Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.21%.

Bhachau Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Bhachau is 1.86 Lac (1,86,035).

The estimated population of Bhachau in 2024 is approximately 2.22 Lac (2,22,266).

Hindu constitute 85.94% of Bhachau population, amounting to approximately 1.60 Lac (1,59,876) people.

Muslim constitute 12.43% of Bhachau population, totaling around 23.12 k (23,120) people.

Hindu: 85.94%, Muslim: 12.43%, Jain: 1.39%, Christian: 0.13%, Sikh: 0.05%, Religion not stated: 0.05%, Buddhist: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Bhachau is 18.21 k (9.79%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.12 k (1.14%).

In Bhachau, 39.53 k (21.25%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.47 Lac (78.75%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bhachau is 60.1%, with male literacy at 71.53% and female literacy at 47.36%.

The sex ratio in Bhachau is 901 females for every 1000 males.

Bhachau population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.21% up to 2036.