Bhikangaon Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bhikangaon Tehsil has a population of 1.92 Lac (1,91,780) with 97.40 k (97,404) males and 94.38 k (94,376) females.The sex ratio in Bhikangaon is 969, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhikangaon Tehsil is 31.26 k (31,262) which is 16.3% of Bhikangaon Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhikangaon Tehsil is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bhikangaon Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Khargone (West Nimar) District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.

Bhikangaon Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bhikangaon Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.31 Lac (2,30,645), indicating a 20.27% increased from Bhikangaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.17 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.14 Lac.

Bhikangaon Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bhikangaon Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.33 Lac (2,33,341), projecting a 21.67% increased from Bhikangaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.16 Lac.

Bhikangaon Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bhikangaon Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.84 Lac (1,83,704), accounting for 95.79% of the Bhikangaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 93.25 k (93,246), and the Hindu female population is around 90.46 k (90,458).

Bhikangaon Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bhikangaon Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.62 k (7,617), accounting for 3.97% of the Bhikangaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.92 k (3,924), and the Muslim female population is around 3.69 k (3,693).

Bhikangaon Religion Wise Population

Bhikangaon Urban Population

The Urban population of Bhikangaon Tehsil is 16.22 k (16,217), with 8.32 k (8,315) being males and 7.90 k (7,902) being females, making up 8.46% of the Bhikangaon total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Bhikangaon Rural Population

The Rural population of Bhikangaon Tehsil is 1.76 Lac (1,75,563), with 89.09 k (89,089) being males and 86.47 k (86,474) being females, making up 91.54% of the Bhikangaon total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Bhikangaon Literacy Rate

Bhikangaon Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.4% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhikangaon Tehsil is 73.8 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhikangaon Tehsil is 52.75 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bhikangaon Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.29%, while in the rural regions of Bhikangaon Tehsil, it is around 61.6%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhikangaon

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	63.4	73.8	52.75
Urban Area	82.29	88.58	75.76
Rural Area	61.6	72.38	50.57

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bhikangaon

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	62.95	73.39	52.27
Muslim	73.5	83.02	63.3
Jain	95.07	94.67	95.52
Christian	71.57	75.56	68.42

Bhikangaon Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhikangaon Tehsil is 13.99 k (13,993) with 7.16 k (7,163) males and 6.83 k (6,830) females, which is 7.3% of Bhikangaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Bhikangaon Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhikangaon Tehsil is 88.82 k (88,816) with 44.70 k (44,696) males and 44.12 k (44,120) females, which is 46.31% of Bhikangaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 988 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhikangaon

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	969
Urban Area	951
Rural Area	971

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bhikangaon

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	971
Muslim	942
Jain	859
Christian	1197

Bhikangaon Area & Households

The Total Area of Bhikangaon Tehsil is 943.89 Square KM, with a population density of 203 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bhikangaon Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Bhikangaon Tehsil are 145.The Total Number of households in Bhikangaon Tehsil are 36.53 k(36,527).

Bhikangaon Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bhikangaon Tehsil, there are about 93.76 k (93,757) workers, making up nearly 48.89% of the Bhikangaon Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 53.20 k (53,198) are male workers, and about 40.56 k (40,559) are female workers.

Bhikangaon - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Bhikangaon Census Frequently Asked Questions