Bhitarwar Population in 2025
In 2025, Bhitarwar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.32 Lac (1,32,288), indicating a 21.67% increased from Bhitarwar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 70.46 k, and the estimated female population is 61.80 k.
Bhitarwar Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Bhitarwar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.34 Lac (1,33,683), projecting a 22.95% increased from Bhitarwar's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 71.17 k, and the estimated female population is 62.49 k.
Bhitarwar Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Bhitarwar Tehsil has a population of 1.09 Lac (1,08,726) with 58.24 k (58,239) males and 50.49 k (50,487) females.The sex ratio in Bhitarwar is 867, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhitarwar Tehsil is 16.51 k (16,505) which is 15.18% of Bhitarwar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhitarwar Tehsil is 873 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bhitarwar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Gwalior District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Bhitarwar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Bhitarwar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.02 Lac (1,01,983), accounting for 93.8% of the Bhitarwar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 54.67 k (54,672), and the Hindu female population is around 47.31 k (47,311).
Bhitarwar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bhitarwar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.32 k (3,315), accounting for 3.05% of the Bhitarwar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.76 k (1,759), and the Muslim female population is around 1.56 k (1,556).
Bhitarwar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,01,983 | 93.8% |
| Muslim | 3,315 | 3.05% |
| Sikh | 2,350 | 2.16% |
| Buddhist | 543 | 0.5% |
| Jain | 417 | 0.38% |
| Religion not stated | 73 | 0.07% |
| Christian | 42 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBhitarwar Urban Population
The Urban population of Bhitarwar Tehsil is 19.10 k (19,096), with 10.20 k (10,203) being males and 8.89 k (8,893) being females, making up 17.56% of the Bhitarwar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 872 females for every 1000 males.
Bhitarwar Rural Population
The Rural population of Bhitarwar Tehsil is 89.63 k (89,630), with 48.04 k (48,036) being males and 41.59 k (41,594) being females, making up 82.44% of the Bhitarwar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 866 females for every 1000 males.
Bhitarwar Literacy Rate
Bhitarwar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.34% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhitarwar Tehsil is 77.56 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhitarwar Tehsil is 51.22 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bhitarwar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 72.25%, while in the rural regions of Bhitarwar Tehsil, it is around 63.84%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhitarwar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.34 | 77.56 | 51.22 |
| Urban Area | 72.25 | 81.93 | 61.26 |
| Rural Area | 63.84 | 76.62 | 49.02 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bhitarwar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 65.11 | 77.55 | 50.7 |
| Muslim | 63.57 | 73.83 | 52.08 |
| Sikh | 71.28 | 79.24 | 62.36 |
| Buddhist | 66.89 | 77.05 | 54.85 |
Bhitarwar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhitarwar Tehsil is 25.58 k (25,579) with 13.69 k (13,694) males and 11.89 k (11,885) females, which is 23.53% of Bhitarwar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 868 females for every 1000 males.
Bhitarwar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhitarwar Tehsil is 7.62 k (7,619) with 3.90 k (3,899) males and 3.72 k (3,720) females, which is 7.01% of Bhitarwar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhitarwar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 867 |
| Urban Area | 872 |
| Rural Area | 866 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bhitarwar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 866 |
| Muslim | 885 |
| Sikh | 905 |
| Buddhist | 892 |
Bhitarwar Area & Households
The Total Area of Bhitarwar Tehsil is 408.52 Square KM, with a population density of 266 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bhitarwar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Bhitarwar Tehsil are 85.The Total Number of households in Bhitarwar Tehsil are 21.14 k(21,135).
Bhitarwar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bhitarwar Tehsil, there are about 47.15 k (47,146) workers, making up nearly 43.36% of the Bhitarwar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 31.22 k (31,215) are male workers, and about 15.93 k (15,931) are female workers.
Bhitarwar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.32 Lac (1,32,288) | 21.67% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.34 Lac (1,33,683) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.35 Lac (1,34,983) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.36 Lac (1,36,283) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.38 Lac (1,37,583) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.39 Lac (1,38,882) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.40 Lac (1,40,072) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.41 Lac (1,41,184) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.42 Lac (1,42,294) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.43 Lac (1,43,406) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.45 Lac (1,44,516) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.46 Lac (1,45,628) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bhitarwar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.46 Lac (1,45,628), with a male population of 77.11 k (77,108) and a female population of 68.46 k (68,456). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Bhitarwar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.12%.