Bhuj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Bhuj Tehsil has a population of 4.43 Lac (4,43,269) with 2.28 Lac (2,28,136) males and 2.15 Lac (2,15,133) females.The sex ratio in Bhuj is 944, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhuj Tehsil is 65.97 k (65,968) which is 14.88% of Bhuj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhuj Tehsil is 925 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bhuj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kachchh District in the state of GUJARAT in India.
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Bhuj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Bhuj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.30 Lac (5,29,598), indicating a 19.48% increased from Bhuj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.75 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.55 Lac.
Bhuj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Bhuj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.36 Lac (5,35,848), projecting a 20.89% increased from Bhuj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.78 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.58 Lac.
Bhuj Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Bhuj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.93 Lac (2,92,934), accounting for 66.08% of the Bhuj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.52 Lac (1,51,537), and the Hindu female population is around 1.41 Lac (1,41,397).
Bhuj Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bhuj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.39 Lac (1,38,838), accounting for 31.32% of the Bhuj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 70.64 k (70,635), and the Muslim female population is around 68.20 k (68,203).
Bhuj Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,92,934 | 66.08% |
| Muslim | 1,38,838 | 31.32% |
| Jain | 8,262 | 1.86% |
| Sikh | 1,045 | 0.24% |
| Christian | 1,029 | 0.23% |
| Religion not stated | 1,012 | 0.23% |
| Buddhist | 130 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 19 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBhuj Urban Population
The Urban population of Bhuj Tehsil is 2.14 Lac (2,13,514), with 1.11 Lac (1,11,146) being males and 1.02 Lac (1,02,368) being females, making up 48.17% of the Bhuj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 922 females for every 1000 males.
Bhuj Rural Population
The Rural population of Bhuj Tehsil is 2.30 Lac (2,29,755), with 1.17 Lac (1,16,990) being males and 1.13 Lac (1,12,765) being females, making up 51.83% of the Bhuj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 964 females for every 1000 males.
Bhuj Literacy Rate
Bhuj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.18% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhuj Tehsil is 80.83 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhuj Tehsil is 65.08 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Bhuj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.43%, while in the rural regions of Bhuj Tehsil, it is around 61.01%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhuj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.18 | 80.83 | 65.08 |
| Urban Area | 85.43 | 90.21 | 80.23 |
| Rural Area | 61.01 | 71.28 | 50.43 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bhuj
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 79.99 | 86.77 | 72.76 |
| Muslim | 55.56 | 65.56 | 45.26 |
| Jain | 97.08 | 98.03 | 96.14 |
| Sikh | 89.39 | 93.94 | 81.79 |
Bhuj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhuj Tehsil is 43.55 k (43,551) with 22.24 k (22,241) males and 21.31 k (21,310) females, which is 9.82% of Bhuj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Bhuj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhuj Tehsil is 4.41 k (4,413) with 2.32 k (2,316) males and 2.10 k (2,097) females, which is 1% of Bhuj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 906 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhuj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 944 |
| Urban Area | 922 |
| Rural Area | 964 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bhuj
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 934 |
| Muslim | 966 |
| Jain | 998 |
| Sikh | 608 |
Bhuj Area & Households
The Total Area of Bhuj Tehsil is 5,936.11 Square KM, with a population density of 75 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bhuj Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Bhuj Tehsil are 159.The Total Number of households in Bhuj Tehsil are 96.65 k(96,646).
Bhuj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bhuj Tehsil, there are about 1.60 Lac (1,60,347) workers, making up nearly 36.17% of the Bhuj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.26 Lac (1,25,902) are male workers, and about 34.45 k (34,445) are female workers.
Bhuj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.30 Lac (5,29,598) | 19.48% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.36 Lac (5,35,848) | 20.89% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.42 Lac (5,41,713) | 22.21% | 1.32 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.47 Lac (5,47,302) | 23.47% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.53 Lac (5,52,891) | 24.73% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.58 Lac (5,58,480) | 25.99% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.64 Lac (5,64,069) | 27.25% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.69 Lac (5,69,266) | 28.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.74 Lac (5,74,186) | 29.53% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.79 Lac (5,79,106) | 30.64% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.84 Lac (5,84,027) | 31.75% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.89 Lac (5,88,947) | 32.86% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.94 Lac (5,93,868) | 33.97% | 1.11 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bhuj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.94 Lac (5,93,868), with a male population of 3.09 Lac (3,08,643) and a female population of 2.85 Lac (2,85,145). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Bhuj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.21%.