Bikaner Population
As per the 2011 Census, Bikaner District has a population of 23.64 Lac (23,63,937) with 12.41 Lac (12,40,801) males and 11.23 Lac (11,23,136) females.The sex ratio in Bikaner is 906, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bikaner District is 4.01 Lac (4,00,554) which is 16.94% of Bikaner District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bikaner District is 908 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Bikaner District is listed as part of RAJASTHAN State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Bikaner Population Census 2011
- Bikaner Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Bikaner Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Bikaner District current estimated population is projected to be 28.15 Lac (28,14,579), indicating a 19.06% increased from Bikaner's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 14.60 Lac, and the estimated female population is 13.54 Lac.
Bikaner Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Bikaner District estimated population is projected to be 28.44 Lac (28,44,362), projecting a 20.32% increased from Bikaner's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 14.74 Lac, and the estimated female population is 13.69 Lac.
Bikaner Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Bikaner District, with a total Hindu population of 20.73 Lac (20,73,356), accounting for 87.71% of the Bikaner District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 10.90 Lac (10,90,379), and the Hindu female population is around 9.83 Lac (9,82,977).
Bikaner Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bikaner District, with a total Muslim population of 2.36 Lac (2,35,741), accounting for 9.97% of the Bikaner District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.22 Lac (1,21,562), and the Muslim female population is around 1.14 Lac (1,14,179).
Bikaner Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 20,73,356 | 87.71% |
| Muslim | 2,35,741 | 9.97% |
| Jain | 30,850 | 1.31% |
| Sikh | 20,072 | 0.85% |
| Christian | 1,901 | 0.08% |
| Religion not stated | 1,653 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 285 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 79 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBikaner Urban Population
The Urban population of Bikaner District is 8.00 Lac (8,00,384), with 4.19 Lac (4,19,367) being males and 3.81 Lac (3,81,017) being females, making up 33.86% of the Bikaner total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 909 females for every 1000 males.
Bikaner Rural Population
The Rural population of Bikaner District is 15.64 Lac (15,63,553), with 8.21 Lac (8,21,434) being males and 7.42 Lac (7,42,119) being females, making up 66.14% of the Bikaner total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Bikaner Literacy Rate
Bikaner District has a literacy rate of 65.13% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bikaner District is 75.9 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bikaner District is 53.23 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bikaner District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.98%, while in the rural regions of Bikaner District, it is around 58.14%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bikaner
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.13 | 75.9 | 53.23 |
| Urban Area | 77.98 | 85.66 | 69.54 |
| Rural Area | 58.14 | 70.61 | 44.32 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bikaner
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.07 | 76.89 | 54.05 |
| Muslim | 51.74 | 63.33 | 39.43 |
| Jain | 95.46 | 97.78 | 93.13 |
| Sikh | 72.05 | 80.41 | 61.28 |
Bikaner Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bikaner District is 4.94 Lac (4,93,646) with 2.60 Lac (2,59,532) males and 2.34 Lac (2,34,114) females, which is 20.88% of Bikaner District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 903 females for every 1000 males.
Bikaner Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bikaner District is 7.78 k (7,779) with 4.21 k (4,207) males and 3.57 k (3,572) females, which is 0.33% of Bikaner District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 850 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bikaner
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 906 |
| Urban Area | 909 |
| Rural Area | 904 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bikaner
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 902 |
| Muslim | 940 |
| Jain | 991 |
| Sikh | 786 |
Bikaner Area & Households
The Total Area of Bikaner District is 30,239 Square KM, with a population density of 78 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bikaner District are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Bikaner District are 919.The Total Number of households in Bikaner District are 3.85 Lac(3,84,944).
Bikaner Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bikaner District, there are about 9.86 Lac (9,86,208) workers, making up nearly 41.72% of the Bikaner District total population. Out of these, around 6.41 Lac (6,40,572) are male workers, and about 3.46 Lac (3,45,636) are female workers.
Bikaner - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Bikaner district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,16,478, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 23,63,937 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 46.34% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 25.16%.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.
Bikaner District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 2,16,478 to 23,63,937.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 46.34%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 2.16 Lac | ----- | ----- | 1.13 Lac | 1.04 Lac |
| 1911 | 2.37 Lac | 20.23 k | 9.345060468 | 1.24 Lac | 1.13 Lac |
| 1921 | 2.29 Lac | -8.15 k | -3.441370803 | 1.21 Lac | 1.08 Lac |
| 1931 | 2.71 Lac | 42.89 k | 18.76383651 | 1.43 Lac | 1.28 Lac |
| 1941 | 3.61 Lac | 89.52 k | 32.97820217 | 1.93 Lac | 1.68 Lac |
| 1951 | 3.95 Lac | 34.49 k | 9.55597172 | 2.06 Lac | 1.90 Lac |
| 1961 | 5.11 Lac | 1.16 Lac | 29.29611442 | 2.67 Lac | 2.45 Lac |
| 1971 | 6.65 Lac | 1.54 Lac | 30.1421623 | 3.49 Lac | 3.17 Lac |
| 1981 | 9.74 Lac | 3.08 Lac | 46.33948416 | 5.13 Lac | 4.61 Lac |
| 1991 | 13.81 Lac | 4.07 Lac | 41.83620867 | 7.30 Lac | 6.51 Lac |
| 2001 | 19.02 Lac | 5.21 Lac | 37.71420669 | 10.03 Lac | 8.99 Lac |
| 2011 | 23.64 Lac | 4.62 Lac | 24.27972094 | 12.41 Lac | 11.23 Lac |
Bikaner - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.15 Lac (28,14,579) | 19.06% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 28.44 Lac (28,44,362) | 20.32% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 28.71 Lac (28,70,969) | 21.45% | 1.13 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 28.95 Lac (28,95,253) | 22.48% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 29.20 Lac (29,19,537) | 23.5% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 29.44 Lac (29,43,821) | 24.53% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 29.68 Lac (29,68,106) | 25.56% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 29.92 Lac (29,91,638) | 26.55% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 30.15 Lac (30,14,625) | 27.53% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 30.38 Lac (30,37,611) | 28.5% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 30.61 Lac (30,60,597) | 29.47% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 30.84 Lac (30,83,584) | 30.44% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 31.07 Lac (31,06,570) | 31.42% | 0.98 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bikaner District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 31.07 Lac (31,06,570), with a male population of 15.99 Lac (15,99,298) and a female population of 15.06 Lac (15,06,421). This reflects a total growth of 31.42% from Bikaner District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.