Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Bilaspur District

Bilaspur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bilaspur District has a population of 3.82 Lac (3,81,956) with 1.93 Lac (1,92,764) males and 1.89 Lac (1,89,192) females.The sex ratio in Bilaspur is 982, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bilaspur District is 41.96 k (41,956) which is 10.98% of Bilaspur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bilaspur District is 900 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Bilaspur District is listed as part of HIMACHAL PRADESH State in INDIA.

3.82 Lac

Toatl Population

1.93 Lac

Male Population

1.89 Lac

Female Population

Bilaspur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bilaspur District current estimated population is projected to be 4.17 Lac (4,16,725), indicating a 9.1% increased from Bilaspur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.06 Lac.

Bilaspur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bilaspur District estimated population is projected to be 4.19 Lac (4,18,774), projecting a 9.64% increased from Bilaspur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.08 Lac.

Bilaspur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bilaspur District, with a total Hindu population of 3.72 Lac (3,71,973), accounting for 97.39% of the Bilaspur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.88 Lac (1,87,567), and the Hindu female population is around 1.84 Lac (1,84,406).

Bilaspur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bilaspur District, with a total Muslim population of 6.98 k (6,984), accounting for 1.83% of the Bilaspur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.66 k (3,661), and the Muslim female population is around 3.32 k (3,323).

Bilaspur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu3,71,97397.39%
Muslim6,9841.83%
Sikh2,3870.62%
Religion not stated2460.06%
Christian2360.06%
Buddhist1130.03%
Jain100%
Other religions and persuasions70%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Bilaspur Urban Population

The Urban population of Bilaspur District is 25.13 k (25,129), with 13.11 k (13,111) being males and 12.02 k (12,018) being females, making up 6.58% of the Bilaspur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 917 females for every 1000 males.

Bilaspur Rural Population

The Rural population of Bilaspur District is 3.57 Lac (3,56,827), with 1.80 Lac (1,79,653) being males and 1.77 Lac (1,77,174) being females, making up 93.42% of the Bilaspur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 987 females for every 1000 males.

Bilaspur Literacy Rate

Bilaspur District has a literacy rate of 84.59% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bilaspur District is 91.16 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bilaspur District is 77.97 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Bilaspur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.75%, while in the rural regions of Bilaspur District, it is around 84.08%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bilaspur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 84.59 91.16 77.97
Urban Area 91.75 94.34 88.96
Rural Area 84.08 90.93 77.22

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bilaspur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 84.59 91.2 77.94
Muslim 84.2 89.33 78.5
Sikh 85.35 91.09 79.39
Religion not stated 88.44 91.18 84.51

Bilaspur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bilaspur District is 98.99 k (98,989) with 50.27 k (50,271) males and 48.72 k (48,718) females, which is 25.92% of Bilaspur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 970 females for every 1000 males.

Bilaspur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bilaspur District is 10.69 k (10,693) with 5.49 k (5,485) males and 5.21 k (5,208) females, which is 2.8% of Bilaspur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bilaspur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 982
Urban Area 917
Rural Area 987

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bilaspur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 984
Muslim 908
Sikh 959
Religion not stated 758

Bilaspur Area & Households

The Total Area of Bilaspur District is 1,167 Square KM, with a population density of 327 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bilaspur District are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Bilaspur District are 1,061.The Total Number of households in Bilaspur District are 80.49 k(80,485).

Bilaspur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bilaspur District, there are about 2.06 Lac (2,05,871) workers, making up nearly 53.9% of the Bilaspur District total population. Out of these, around 1.12 Lac (1,11,543) are male workers, and about 94.33 k (94,328) are female workers.

Bilaspur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Bilaspur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 90,873, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 3,81,956 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 26.99% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 14.25%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Bilaspur District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 90,873 to 3,81,956.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 26.99%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 90.87 k --- --- 49.38 k 41.49 k
1911 93.11 k 2.23 k 2.458375975 50.01 k 43.10 k
1921 98.00 k 4.89 k 5.255243967 52.31 k 45.69 k
1931 1.01 Lac 2.99 k 3.055102041 53.15 k 47.84 k
1941 1.10 Lac 9.34 k 9.250054459 56.94 k 53.40 k
1951 1.26 Lac 15.76 k 14.28636166 64.74 k 61.36 k
1961 1.59 Lac 32.71 k 25.937557 81.36 k 77.44 k
1971 1.95 Lac 35.98 k 22.65657469 97.76 k 97.03 k
1981 2.47 Lac 52.58 k 26.99475322 1.24 Lac 1.24 Lac
1991 2.95 Lac 48.02 k 19.41196921 1.48 Lac 1.48 Lac
2001 3.41 Lac 45.50 k 15.4028444 1.71 Lac 1.70 Lac
2011 3.82 Lac 41.07 k 12.04834475 1.93 Lac 1.89 Lac

Historical Population of Bilaspur by Census Year 1901-2011

Bilaspur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.17 Lac (4,16,725) 9.1%
2025 4.19 Lac (4,18,774) 9.64% 0.54 %
2026 4.20 Lac (4,20,490) 10.09% 0.45 %
2027 4.22 Lac (4,21,929) 10.47% 0.38 %
2028 4.23 Lac (4,23,424) 10.86% 0.39 %
2029 4.25 Lac (4,24,864) 11.23% 0.37 %
2030 4.26 Lac (4,26,358) 11.62% 0.39 %
2031 4.27 Lac (4,27,410) 11.9% 0.28 %
2032 4.28 Lac (4,28,241) 12.12% 0.22 %
2033 4.29 Lac (4,29,071) 12.34% 0.22 %
2034 4.30 Lac (4,29,846) 12.54% 0.2 %
2035 4.31 Lac (4,30,677) 12.76% 0.22 %
2036 4.32 Lac (4,31,507) 12.97% 0.21 %

Projected estimates indicate that Bilaspur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.32 Lac (4,31,507), with a male population of 2.18 Lac (2,17,611) and a female population of 2.14 Lac (2,13,899). This reflects a total growth of 12.97% from Bilaspur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.32%.

Bilaspur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Bilaspur is 3.82 Lac (3,81,956).

The estimated population of Bilaspur in 2024 is approximately 4.17 Lac (4,16,725).

Hindu constitute 97.39% of Bilaspur population, amounting to approximately 3.72 Lac (3,71,973) people.

Muslim constitute 1.83% of Bilaspur population, totaling around 6.98 k (6,984) people.

Hindu: 97.39%, Muslim: 1.83%, Sikh: 0.62%, Religion not stated: 0.06%, Christian: 0.06%, Buddhist: 0.03%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Bilaspur is 98.99 k (25.92%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 10.69 k (2.8%).

In Bilaspur, 25.13 k (6.58%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 3.57 Lac (93.42%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bilaspur is 84.59%, with male literacy at 91.16% and female literacy at 77.97%.

The sex ratio in Bilaspur is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Bilaspur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.32% up to 2036.