Bhiwandi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bhiwandi Tehsil has a population of 11.41 Lac (11,41,386) with 6.54 Lac (6,53,758) males and 4.88 Lac (4,87,628) females.The sex ratio in Bhiwandi is 746, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhiwandi Tehsil is 1.51 Lac (1,50,767) which is 13.21% of Bhiwandi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhiwandi Tehsil is 937 females for every 1000 males.

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

Bhiwandi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bhiwandi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 12.91 Lac (12,90,857), indicating a 13.1% increased from Bhiwandi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 7.42 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.49 Lac.

Bhiwandi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bhiwandi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 13.01 Lac (13,00,685), projecting a 13.96% increased from Bhiwandi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.48 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.53 Lac.

Bhiwandi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bhiwandi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 6.45 Lac (6,45,163), accounting for 56.52% of the Bhiwandi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.71 Lac (3,70,941), and the Hindu female population is around 2.74 Lac (2,74,222).

Bhiwandi Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bhiwandi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 4.44 Lac (4,44,125), accounting for 38.91% of the Bhiwandi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.56 Lac (2,55,698), and the Muslim female population is around 1.88 Lac (1,88,427).

Bhiwandi Religion Wise Population

Bhiwandi Urban Population

The Urban population of Bhiwandi Tehsil is 8.64 Lac (8,63,740), with 5.07 Lac (5,06,812) being males and 3.57 Lac (3,56,928) being females, making up 75.67% of the Bhiwandi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 705 females for every 1000 males.

Bhiwandi Rural Population

The Rural population of Bhiwandi Tehsil is 2.78 Lac (2,77,646), with 1.47 Lac (1,46,946) being males and 1.31 Lac (1,30,700) being females, making up 24.33% of the Bhiwandi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 890 females for every 1000 males.

Bhiwandi Literacy Rate

Bhiwandi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.31% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhiwandi Tehsil is 83.1 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhiwandi Tehsil is 74.05 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Bhiwandi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.08%, while in the rural regions of Bhiwandi Tehsil, it is around 76.89%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhiwandi

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	79.31	83.1	74.05
Urban Area	80.08	82.78	76.07
Rural Area	76.89	84.25	68.57

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bhiwandi

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	79.96	85.53	72.18
Muslim	77.44	78.69	75.66
Buddhist	81.94	88.42	74.96
Jain	94.65	96.1	93.14

Bhiwandi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhiwandi Tehsil is 42.86 k (42,861) with 23.86 k (23,861) males and 19.00 k (19,000) females, which is 3.76% of Bhiwandi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 797 females for every 1000 males.

Bhiwandi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhiwandi Tehsil is 92.66 k (92,664) with 47.65 k (47,645) males and 45.02 k (45,019) females, which is 8.12% of Bhiwandi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 945 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhiwandi

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	746
Urban Area	705
Rural Area	890

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bhiwandi

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	740
Muslim	737
Buddhist	930
Jain	959

Bhiwandi Area & Households

The Total Area of Bhiwandi Tehsil is 698.72 Square KM, with a population density of 1,634 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bhiwandi Tehsil are 14 and the Total Number of Villages in Bhiwandi Tehsil are 213.The Total Number of households in Bhiwandi Tehsil are 2.34 Lac(2,34,249).

Bhiwandi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bhiwandi Tehsil, there are about 4.77 Lac (4,77,272) workers, making up nearly 41.82% of the Bhiwandi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 4.03 Lac (4,03,278) are male workers, and about 73.99 k (73,994) are female workers.

Bhiwandi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Bhiwandi Census Frequently Asked Questions