Bijbehara Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bijbehara Tehsil has a population of 1.47 Lac (1,46,801) with 74.28 k (74,275) males and 72.53 k (72,526) females.The sex ratio in Bijbehara is 977, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bijbehara Tehsil is 25.56 k (25,561) which is 17.41% of Bijbehara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bijbehara Tehsil is 864 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bijbehara Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Anantnag District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in India.

Bijbehara Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bijbehara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.64 Lac (1,63,671), indicating a 11.49% increased from Bijbehara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 81.94 k, and the estimated female population is 81.80 k.

Bijbehara Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bijbehara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.65 Lac (1,64,824), projecting a 12.28% increased from Bijbehara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 82.47 k, and the estimated female population is 82.46 k.

Bijbehara Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Bijbehara Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.45 Lac (1,45,486), accounting for 99.1% of the Bijbehara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 73.15 k (73,152), and the Muslim female population is around 72.33 k (72,334).

Bijbehara Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Bijbehara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.06 k (1,063), accounting for 0.72% of the Bijbehara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 962 (962), and the Hindu female population is around 101 (101).

Bijbehara Religion Wise Population

Bijbehara Urban Population

The Urban population of Bijbehara Tehsil is 34.60 k (34,604), with 18.02 k (18,016) being males and 16.59 k (16,588) being females, making up 23.57% of the Bijbehara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 921 females for every 1000 males.

Bijbehara Rural Population

The Rural population of Bijbehara Tehsil is 1.12 Lac (1,12,197), with 56.26 k (56,259) being males and 55.94 k (55,938) being females, making up 76.43% of the Bijbehara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 995 females for every 1000 males.

Bijbehara Literacy Rate

Bijbehara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 62.42% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bijbehara Tehsil is 73.82 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bijbehara Tehsil is 51.04 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bijbehara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 70.5%, while in the rural regions of Bijbehara Tehsil, it is around 59.92%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bijbehara

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	62.42	73.82	51.04
Urban Area	70.5	79.93	60.45
Rural Area	59.92	71.85	48.25

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bijbehara

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Muslim	62.14	73.46	51.02
Hindu	95.23	97.77	67.82
Christian	55.73	61.9	44.68
Religion not stated	52.08	65.63	25

Bijbehara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bijbehara Tehsil is 64 (64) with 64 (64) males and 0 (0) females, which is 0.04% of Bijbehara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 0 females for every 1000 males.

Bijbehara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bijbehara Tehsil is 3.38 k (3,375) with 1.82 k (1,816) males and 1.56 k (1,559) females, which is 2.3% of Bijbehara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 859 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bijbehara

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	977
Urban Area	921
Rural Area	995

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bijbehara

Religion	Sex Ratio
Muslim	989
Hindu	105
Christian	618
Religion not stated	474

Bijbehara Area & Households

The Total Area of Bijbehara Tehsil is 142.1 Square KM, with a population density of 1,033 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bijbehara Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Bijbehara Tehsil are 52.The Total Number of households in Bijbehara Tehsil are 20.45 k(20,450).

Bijbehara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bijbehara Tehsil, there are about 54.03 k (54,028) workers, making up nearly 36.8% of the Bijbehara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 32.42 k (32,416) are male workers, and about 21.61 k (21,612) are female workers.

Bijbehara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Bijbehara Census Frequently Asked Questions