Bichhiya Population
As per the 2011 Census, Bichhiya Tehsil has a population of 2.58 Lac (2,58,322) with 1.29 Lac (1,28,649) males and 1.30 Lac (1,29,673) females.The sex ratio in Bichhiya is 1008, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bichhiya Tehsil is 38.42 k (38,424) which is 14.87% of Bichhiya Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bichhiya Tehsil is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bichhiya Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Mandla District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Bichhiya Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Bichhiya Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.11 Lac (3,10,672), indicating a 20.27% increased from Bichhiya's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.54 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.57 Lac.
Bichhiya Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Bichhiya Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.14 Lac (3,14,303), projecting a 21.67% increased from Bichhiya's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.56 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.59 Lac.
Bichhiya Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Bichhiya Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.16 Lac (2,15,897), accounting for 83.58% of the Bichhiya Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.08 Lac (1,07,839), and the Hindu female population is around 1.08 Lac (1,08,058).
Bichhiya Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Bichhiya Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 32.81 k (32,813), accounting for 12.7% of the Bichhiya Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 16.14 k (16,143), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 16.67 k (16,670).
Bichhiya Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,15,897 | 83.58% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 32,813 | 12.7% |
| Christian | 6,806 | 2.63% |
| Muslim | 2,204 | 0.85% |
| Religion not stated | 501 | 0.19% |
| Sikh | 38 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 35 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 28 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBichhiya Urban Population
The Urban population of Bichhiya Tehsil is 10.43 k (10,427), with 5.34 k (5,336) being males and 5.09 k (5,091) being females, making up 4.04% of the Bichhiya total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Bichhiya Rural Population
The Rural population of Bichhiya Tehsil is 2.48 Lac (2,47,895), with 1.23 Lac (1,23,313) being males and 1.25 Lac (1,24,582) being females, making up 95.96% of the Bichhiya total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1011 females for every 1000 males.
Bichhiya Literacy Rate
Bichhiya Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.21% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bichhiya Tehsil is 74.31 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bichhiya Tehsil is 52.28 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bichhiya Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.47%, while in the rural regions of Bichhiya Tehsil, it is around 62.29%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bichhiya
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.21 | 74.31 | 52.28 |
| Urban Area | 84.47 | 90.57 | 78.06 |
| Rural Area | 62.29 | 73.57 | 51.19 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bichhiya
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 64 | 75.11 | 52.97 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 56.23 | 67.76 | 45.17 |
| Christian | 64.17 | 73.71 | 55.39 |
| Muslim | 84.47 | 90.66 | 78.51 |
Bichhiya Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bichhiya Tehsil is 11.34 k (11,344) with 5.78 k (5,775) males and 5.57 k (5,569) females, which is 4.39% of Bichhiya Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Bichhiya Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bichhiya Tehsil is 1.61 Lac (1,60,606) with 79.24 k (79,240) males and 81.37 k (81,366) females, which is 62.17% of Bichhiya Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1027 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bichhiya
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1008 |
| Urban Area | 955 |
| Rural Area | 1011 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bichhiya
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1003 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1033 |
| Christian | 1071 |
| Muslim | 1032 |
Bichhiya Area & Households
The Total Area of Bichhiya Tehsil is 1,978.55 Square KM, with a population density of 131 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bichhiya Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Bichhiya Tehsil are 337.The Total Number of households in Bichhiya Tehsil are 62.54 k(62,538).
Bichhiya Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bichhiya Tehsil, there are about 1.41 Lac (1,41,392) workers, making up nearly 54.73% of the Bichhiya Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 74.19 k (74,188) are male workers, and about 67.20 k (67,204) are female workers.
Bichhiya - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.11 Lac (3,10,672) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.14 Lac (3,14,303) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.18 Lac (3,17,617) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.21 Lac (3,20,705) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.24 Lac (3,23,794) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.27 Lac (3,26,883) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.30 Lac (3,29,968) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.33 Lac (3,32,796) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.35 Lac (3,35,437) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.38 Lac (3,38,075) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.41 Lac (3,40,717) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.43 Lac (3,43,354) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.46 Lac (3,45,996) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bichhiya Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.46 Lac (3,45,996), with a male population of 1.70 Lac (1,70,330) and a female population of 1.76 Lac (1,75,826). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Bichhiya Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.