Bijawar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bijawar Tehsil has a population of 1.73 Lac (1,73,380) with 91.89 k (91,891) males and 81.49 k (81,489) females.The sex ratio in Bijawar is 887, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bijawar Tehsil is 29.09 k (29,089) which is 16.78% of Bijawar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bijawar Tehsil is 927 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bijawar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Chhatarpur District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.

Bijawar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bijawar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.09 Lac (2,08,516), indicating a 20.27% increased from Bijawar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 98.55 k.

Bijawar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bijawar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.11 Lac (2,10,953), projecting a 21.67% increased from Bijawar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 99.75 k.

Bijawar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bijawar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.65 Lac (1,64,649), accounting for 94.96% of the Bijawar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 87.30 k (87,303), and the Hindu female population is around 77.35 k (77,346).

Bijawar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bijawar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.89 k (7,886), accounting for 4.55% of the Bijawar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.13 k (4,128), and the Muslim female population is around 3.76 k (3,758).

Bijawar Religion Wise Population

Bijawar Urban Population

The Urban population of Bijawar Tehsil is 31.11 k (31,105), with 16.35 k (16,347) being males and 14.76 k (14,758) being females, making up 17.94% of the Bijawar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 903 females for every 1000 males.

Bijawar Rural Population

The Rural population of Bijawar Tehsil is 1.42 Lac (1,42,275), with 75.54 k (75,544) being males and 66.73 k (66,731) being females, making up 82.06% of the Bijawar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 884 females for every 1000 males.

Bijawar Literacy Rate

Bijawar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 57.87% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bijawar Tehsil is 66.31 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bijawar Tehsil is 48.28 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bijawar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 70.52%, while in the rural regions of Bijawar Tehsil, it is around 55.03%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bijawar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	57.87	66.31	48.28
Urban Area	70.52	79.32	60.8
Rural Area	55.03	63.43	45.41

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bijawar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	56.81	65.33	47.11
Muslim	76.01	83.6	67.71
Jain	94.28	97.32	90.57
Religion not stated	71.83	80.85	54.17

Bijawar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bijawar Tehsil is 37.35 k (37,346) with 19.76 k (19,759) males and 17.59 k (17,587) females, which is 21.54% of Bijawar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 891 females for every 1000 males.

Bijawar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bijawar Tehsil is 23.80 k (23,804) with 12.23 k (12,225) males and 11.58 k (11,579) females, which is 13.73% of Bijawar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 948 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bijawar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	887
Urban Area	903
Rural Area	884

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bijawar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	886
Muslim	911
Jain	831
Religion not stated	547

Bijawar Area & Households

The Total Area of Bijawar Tehsil is 1,593.44 Square KM, with a population density of 109 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bijawar Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Bijawar Tehsil are 168.The Total Number of households in Bijawar Tehsil are 35.32 k(35,318).

Bijawar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bijawar Tehsil, there are about 74.39 k (74,392) workers, making up nearly 42.91% of the Bijawar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 48.11 k (48,111) are male workers, and about 26.28 k (26,281) are female workers.

Bijawar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Bijawar Census Frequently Asked Questions