Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Bhilwara District

Bhilwara Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bhilwara District has a population of 24.09 Lac (24,08,523) with 12.21 Lac (12,20,736) males and 11.88 Lac (11,87,787) females.The sex ratio in Bhilwara is 974, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhilwara District is 3.62 Lac (3,61,683) which is 15.02% of Bhilwara District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhilwara District is 928 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Bhilwara District is listed as part of RAJASTHAN State in INDIA.

24.09 Lac

Toatl Population

12.21 Lac

Male Population

11.88 Lac

Female Population

Bhilwara Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bhilwara District current estimated population is projected to be 28.68 Lac (28,67,664), indicating a 19.06% increased from Bhilwara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 14.37 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.32 Lac.

Bhilwara Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bhilwara District estimated population is projected to be 28.98 Lac (28,98,009), projecting a 20.32% increased from Bhilwara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 14.51 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.48 Lac.

Bhilwara Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bhilwara District, with a total Hindu population of 22.25 Lac (22,24,839), accounting for 92.37% of the Bhilwara District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 11.27 Lac (11,27,007), and the Hindu female population is around 10.98 Lac (10,97,832).

Bhilwara Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bhilwara District, with a total Muslim population of 1.42 Lac (1,42,427), accounting for 5.91% of the Bhilwara District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 72.77 k (72,770), and the Muslim female population is around 69.66 k (69,657).

Bhilwara Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu22,24,83992.37%
Muslim1,42,4275.91%
Jain35,1491.46%
Religion not stated2,4190.1%
Christian1,9780.08%
Sikh1,4680.06%
Buddhist1830.01%
Other religions and persuasions600%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Bhilwara Urban Population

The Urban population of Bhilwara District is 5.13 Lac (5,12,654), with 2.65 Lac (2,65,358) being males and 2.47 Lac (2,47,296) being females, making up 21.28% of the Bhilwara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Bhilwara Rural Population

The Rural population of Bhilwara District is 18.96 Lac (18,95,869), with 9.55 Lac (9,55,378) being males and 9.40 Lac (9,40,491) being females, making up 78.72% of the Bhilwara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Bhilwara Literacy Rate

Bhilwara District has a literacy rate of 61.37% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhilwara District is 75.27 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhilwara District is 47.21 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bhilwara District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.7%, while in the rural regions of Bhilwara District, it is around 56%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhilwara

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 61.37 75.27 47.21
Urban Area 80.7 89.04 71.79
Rural Area 56 71.32 40.58

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bhilwara

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 59.93 74.16 45.44
Muslim 74.55 86.33 62.34
Jain 94.52 97.33 91.67
Religion not stated 62.87 72.91 50.85

Bhilwara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhilwara District is 4.08 Lac (4,07,947) with 2.06 Lac (2,06,332) males and 2.02 Lac (2,01,615) females, which is 16.94% of Bhilwara District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Bhilwara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhilwara District is 2.29 Lac (2,29,273) with 1.17 Lac (1,17,026) males and 1.12 Lac (1,12,247) females, which is 9.52% of Bhilwara District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhilwara

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 974
Urban Area 932
Rural Area 985

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bhilwara

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 975
Muslim 958
Jain 978
Religion not stated 830

Bhilwara Area & Households

The Total Area of Bhilwara District is 10,455 Square KM, with a population density of 230 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bhilwara District are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Bhilwara District are 1,834.The Total Number of households in Bhilwara District are 4.98 Lac(4,98,125).

Bhilwara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bhilwara District, there are about 11.48 Lac (11,48,165) workers, making up nearly 47.67% of the Bhilwara District total population. Out of these, around 6.75 Lac (6,74,589) are male workers, and about 4.74 Lac (4,73,576) are female workers.

Bhilwara - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Bhilwara district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,54,261, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 24,08,523 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 26.39% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 19.16%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Bhilwara District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 3,54,261 to 24,08,523.
  • The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 26.39%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 3.54 Lac ----- ----- 1.85 Lac 1.70 Lac
1911 4.38 Lac 83.71 k 23.62890637 2.27 Lac 2.11 Lac
1921 4.65 Lac 27.08 k 6.183314344 2.40 Lac 2.25 Lac
1931 5.32 Lac 67.14 k 14.43608214 2.74 Lac 2.58 Lac
1941 6.35 Lac 1.02 Lac 19.25664947 3.27 Lac 3.08 Lac
1951 7.32 Lac 96.87 k 15.26251603 3.78 Lac 3.53 Lac
1961 8.69 Lac 1.38 Lac 18.84784261 4.56 Lac 4.13 Lac
1971 10.59 Lac 1.90 Lac 21.81306863 5.55 Lac 5.04 Lac
1981 13.16 Lac 2.56 Lac 24.21942203 6.78 Lac 6.38 Lac
1991 15.99 Lac 2.84 Lac 21.55019338 8.22 Lac 7.77 Lac
2001 20.21 Lac 4.22 Lac 26.38512973 10.30 Lac 9.91 Lac
2011 24.09 Lac 3.88 Lac 19.17664249 12.21 Lac 11.88 Lac

Historical Population of Bhilwara by Census Year 1901-2011

Bhilwara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 28.68 Lac (28,67,664) 19.06%
2025 28.98 Lac (28,98,009) 20.32% 1.26 %
2026 29.25 Lac (29,25,118) 21.45% 1.13 %
2027 29.50 Lac (29,49,860) 22.48% 1.03 %
2028 29.75 Lac (29,74,602) 23.5% 1.02 %
2029 29.99 Lac (29,99,345) 24.53% 1.03 %
2030 30.24 Lac (30,24,087) 25.56% 1.03 %
2031 30.48 Lac (30,48,063) 26.55% 0.99 %
2032 30.71 Lac (30,71,483) 27.53% 0.98 %
2033 30.95 Lac (30,94,903) 28.5% 0.97 %
2034 31.18 Lac (31,18,323) 29.47% 0.97 %
2035 31.42 Lac (31,41,743) 30.44% 0.97 %
2036 31.65 Lac (31,65,163) 31.42% 0.98 %

Projected estimates indicate that Bhilwara District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 31.65 Lac (31,65,163), with a male population of 15.73 Lac (15,73,436) and a female population of 15.93 Lac (15,93,135). This reflects a total growth of 31.42% from Bhilwara District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.