Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Bidar District

Bidar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bidar District has a population of 17.03 Lac (17,03,300) with 8.71 Lac (8,70,665) males and 8.33 Lac (8,32,635) females.The sex ratio in Bidar is 957, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bidar District is 2.24 Lac (2,24,442) which is 13.18% of Bidar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bidar District is 943 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Bidar District is listed as part of KARNATAKA State in INDIA.

17.03 Lac

Toatl Population

8.71 Lac

Male Population

8.33 Lac

Female Population

Bidar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bidar District current estimated population is projected to be 18.95 Lac (18,94,551), indicating a 11.23% increased from Bidar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 9.69 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.25 Lac.

Bidar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bidar District estimated population is projected to be 19.06 Lac (19,06,274), projecting a 11.92% increased from Bidar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 9.75 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.31 Lac.

Bidar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bidar District, with a total Hindu population of 12.90 Lac (12,89,709), accounting for 75.72% of the Bidar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.58 Lac (6,58,203), and the Hindu female population is around 6.32 Lac (6,31,506).

Bidar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bidar District, with a total Muslim population of 3.35 Lac (3,35,184), accounting for 19.68% of the Bidar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.73 Lac (1,72,988), and the Muslim female population is around 1.62 Lac (1,62,196).

Bidar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu12,89,70975.72%
Muslim3,35,18419.68%
Christian35,4382.08%
Buddhist30,4531.79%
Religion not stated10,1700.6%
Sikh1,1450.07%
Jain6800.04%
Other religions and persuasions5210.03%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Bidar Urban Population

The Urban population of Bidar District is 4.26 Lac (4,25,952), with 2.19 Lac (2,19,415) being males and 2.07 Lac (2,06,537) being females, making up 25.01% of the Bidar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 942 females for every 1000 males.

Bidar Rural Population

The Rural population of Bidar District is 12.77 Lac (12,77,348), with 6.51 Lac (6,51,250) being males and 6.26 Lac (6,26,098) being females, making up 74.99% of the Bidar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Bidar Literacy Rate

Bidar District has a literacy rate of 70.51% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bidar District is 79.09 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bidar District is 61.55 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bidar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.81%, while in the rural regions of Bidar District, it is around 66.73%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bidar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 70.51 79.09 61.55
Urban Area 81.81 87.42 75.88
Rural Area 66.73 76.28 56.82

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bidar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 69.69 79.04 59.97
Muslim 73.02 78.98 66.66
Christian 75.54 80.73 70.29
Buddhist 70.6 79 61.82

Bidar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bidar District is 4.00 Lac (3,99,785) with 2.04 Lac (2,04,280) males and 1.96 Lac (1,95,505) females, which is 23.47% of Bidar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Bidar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bidar District is 2.36 Lac (2,35,822) with 1.20 Lac (1,19,787) males and 1.16 Lac (1,16,035) females, which is 13.85% of Bidar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 969 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bidar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 957
Urban Area 942
Rural Area 962

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bidar

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 960
Muslim 938
Christian 985
Buddhist 964

Bidar Area & Households

The Total Area of Bidar District is 5,448 Square KM, with a population density of 313 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bidar District are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Bidar District are 620.The Total Number of households in Bidar District are 3.20 Lac(3,19,937).

Bidar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bidar District, there are about 7.03 Lac (7,02,608) workers, making up nearly 41.25% of the Bidar District total population. Out of these, around 4.59 Lac (4,59,050) are male workers, and about 2.44 Lac (2,43,558) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Bidar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,57,593, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 17,03,300 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 26.12% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 15.60%.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.

Bidar District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 3,57,593 to 17,03,300.
  • The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 26.12%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 3.58 Lac ---- ---- 1.80 Lac 1.78 Lac
1911 4.25 Lac 67.75 k 18.94500172 2.15 Lac 2.10 Lac
1921 4.01 Lac -24.73 k -5.814891181 2.04 Lac 1.97 Lac
1931 4.39 Lac 38.09 k 9.507845614 2.24 Lac 2.15 Lac
1941 5.13 Lac 74.13 k 16.89807269 2.63 Lac 2.50 Lac
1951 5.51 Lac 38.22 k 7.453210251 2.78 Lac 2.73 Lac
1961 6.63 Lac 1.12 Lac 20.34741075 3.36 Lac 3.27 Lac
1971 8.24 Lac 1.61 Lac 24.26022208 4.20 Lac 4.04 Lac
1981 9.96 Lac 1.72 Lac 20.82763491 5.06 Lac 4.90 Lac
1991 12.56 Lac 2.60 Lac 26.12336558 6.43 Lac 6.13 Lac
2001 15.02 Lac 2.47 Lac 19.6348301 7.71 Lac 7.31 Lac
2011 17.03 Lac 2.01 Lac 13.3739757 8.71 Lac 8.33 Lac

Historical Population of Bidar by Census Year 1901-2011

Bidar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 18.95 Lac (18,94,551) 11.23%
2025 19.06 Lac (19,06,274) 11.92% 0.69 %
2026 19.17 Lac (19,16,639) 12.53% 0.61 %
2027 19.26 Lac (19,26,006) 13.07% 0.54 %
2028 19.35 Lac (19,35,373) 13.62% 0.55 %
2029 19.45 Lac (19,44,741) 14.17% 0.55 %
2030 19.54 Lac (19,54,108) 14.72% 0.55 %
2031 19.62 Lac (19,62,200) 15.2% 0.48 %
2032 19.69 Lac (19,69,378) 15.62% 0.42 %
2033 19.77 Lac (19,76,556) 16.04% 0.42 %
2034 19.84 Lac (19,83,761) 16.47% 0.43 %
2035 19.91 Lac (19,90,939) 16.89% 0.42 %
2036 19.98 Lac (19,98,117) 17.31% 0.42 %

Projected estimates indicate that Bidar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 19.98 Lac (19,98,117), with a male population of 10.22 Lac (10,21,697) and a female population of 9.76 Lac (9,76,459). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Bidar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.

Bidar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Bidar is 17.03 Lac (17,03,300).

The estimated population of Bidar in 2024 is approximately 18.95 Lac (18,94,551).

Hindu constitute 75.72% of Bidar population, amounting to approximately 12.90 Lac (12,89,709) people.

Muslim constitute 19.68% of Bidar population, totaling around 3.35 Lac (3,35,184) people.

Hindu: 75.72%, Muslim: 19.68%, Christian: 2.08%, Buddhist: 1.79%, Religion not stated: 0.6%, Sikh: 0.07%, Jain: 0.04%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.03%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Bidar is 4.00 Lac (23.47%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.36 Lac (13.85%).

In Bidar, 4.26 Lac (25.01%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 12.77 Lac (74.99%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bidar is 70.51%, with male literacy at 79.09% and female literacy at 61.55%.

The sex ratio in Bidar is 957 females for every 1000 males.

Bidar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.51% up to 2036.