Bhokar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bhokar Tehsil has a population of 1.38 Lac (1,38,313) with 71.07 k (71,067) males and 67.25 k (67,246) females.The sex ratio in Bhokar is 947, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhokar Tehsil is 18.87 k (18,867) which is 13.64% of Bhokar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhokar Tehsil is 924 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bhokar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nanded District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.

1.38 Lac

Toatl Population

71.07 k

Male Population

67.25 k

Female Population

Bhokar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bhokar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.56 Lac (1,56,426), indicating a 13.1% increased from Bhokar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 80.66 k, and the estimated female population is 75.76 k.

Bhokar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bhokar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.58 Lac (1,57,617), projecting a 13.96% increased from Bhokar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 81.29 k, and the estimated female population is 76.32 k.

Bhokar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bhokar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.13 Lac (1,12,881), accounting for 81.61% of the Bhokar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 58.01 k (58,006), and the Hindu female population is around 54.88 k (54,875).

Bhokar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bhokar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 13.08 k (13,084), accounting for 9.46% of the Bhokar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.76 k (6,763), and the Muslim female population is around 6.32 k (6,321).

Bhokar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,12,88181.61%
Muslim13,0849.46%
Buddhist11,8478.57%
Religion not stated2460.18%
Christian890.06%
Sikh890.06%
Jain690.05%
Other religions and persuasions80.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Bhokar Urban Population

The Urban population of Bhokar Tehsil is 32.90 k (32,899), with 17.10 k (17,104) being males and 15.80 k (15,795) being females, making up 23.79% of the Bhokar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 924 females for every 1000 males.

Bhokar Rural Population

The Rural population of Bhokar Tehsil is 1.05 Lac (1,05,414), with 53.96 k (53,963) being males and 51.45 k (51,451) being females, making up 76.21% of the Bhokar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Bhokar Literacy Rate

Bhokar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.04% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhokar Tehsil is 83.67 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhokar Tehsil is 61.85 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bhokar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.79%, while in the rural regions of Bhokar Tehsil, it is around 70.61%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhokar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 73.04 83.67 61.85
Urban Area 80.79 86.96 74.11
Rural Area 70.61 82.62 58.07

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bhokar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 72.29 83.49 60.49
Muslim 78.35 84.95 71.36
Buddhist 74.28 83.9 64.39
Religion not stated 74.77 86.4 59.79

Bhokar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhokar Tehsil is 21.97 k (21,968) with 11.20 k (11,201) males and 10.77 k (10,767) females, which is 15.88% of Bhokar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Bhokar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhokar Tehsil is 26.19 k (26,186) with 13.54 k (13,535) males and 12.65 k (12,651) females, which is 18.93% of Bhokar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhokar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 947
Urban Area 924
Rural Area 954

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bhokar

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 947
Muslim 935
Buddhist 968
Religion not stated 823

Bhokar Area & Households

The Total Area of Bhokar Tehsil is 708.09 Square KM, with a population density of 195 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bhokar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Bhokar Tehsil are 82.The Total Number of households in Bhokar Tehsil are 27.56 k(27,561).

Bhokar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bhokar Tehsil, there are about 64.33 k (64,333) workers, making up nearly 46.51% of the Bhokar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 38.16 k (38,164) are male workers, and about 26.17 k (26,169) are female workers.

Bhokar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.56 Lac (1,56,426) 13.1%
2025 1.58 Lac (1,57,617) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 1.59 Lac (1,58,704) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 1.60 Lac (1,59,718) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 1.61 Lac (1,60,732) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 1.62 Lac (1,61,744) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 1.63 Lac (1,62,758) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 1.64 Lac (1,63,652) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 1.64 Lac (1,64,462) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 1.65 Lac (1,65,273) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 1.66 Lac (1,66,082) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 1.67 Lac (1,66,893) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 1.68 Lac (1,67,703) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Bhokar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.68 Lac (1,67,703), with a male population of 86.54 k (86,543) and a female population of 81.15 k (81,154). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Bhokar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Bhokar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Bhokar is 1.38 Lac (1,38,313).

The estimated population of Bhokar in 2024 is approximately 1.56 Lac (1,56,426).

Hindu constitute 81.61% of Bhokar population, amounting to approximately 1.13 Lac (1,12,881) people.

Muslim constitute 9.46% of Bhokar population, totaling around 13.08 k (13,084) people.

Hindu: 81.61%, Muslim: 9.46%, Buddhist: 8.57%, Religion not stated: 0.18%, Christian: 0.06%, Sikh: 0.06%, Jain: 0.05%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Bhokar is 21.97 k (15.88%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 26.19 k (18.93%).

In Bhokar, 32.90 k (23.79%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.05 Lac (76.21%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bhokar is 73.04%, with male literacy at 83.67% and female literacy at 61.85%.

The sex ratio in Bhokar is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Bhokar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.68% up to 2036.