Bageshwar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Bageshwar District has a population of 2.60 Lac (2,59,898) with 1.24 Lac (1,24,326) males and 1.36 Lac (1,35,572) females.The sex ratio in Bageshwar is 1091, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bageshwar District is 35.56 k (35,560) which is 13.68% of Bageshwar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bageshwar District is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Bageshwar District is listed as part of UTTARAKHAND State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Bageshwar Population Census 2011
- Bageshwar 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
Bageshwar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Bageshwar District current estimated population is projected to be 3.02 Lac (3,02,345), indicating a 16.33% increased from Bageshwar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.46 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.57 Lac.
Bageshwar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Bageshwar District estimated population is projected to be 3.05 Lac (3,05,388), projecting a 17.5% increased from Bageshwar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.47 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.58 Lac.
Bageshwar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Bageshwar District, with a total Hindu population of 2.58 Lac (2,57,509), accounting for 99.08% of the Bageshwar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.23 Lac (1,23,087), and the Hindu female population is around 1.34 Lac (1,34,422).
Bageshwar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bageshwar District, with a total Muslim population of 1.44 k (1,440), accounting for 0.55% of the Bageshwar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 786 (786), and the Muslim female population is around 654 (654).
Bageshwar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,57,509 | 99.08% |
| Muslim | 1,440 | 0.55% |
| Christian | 397 | 0.15% |
| Religion not stated | 381 | 0.15% |
| Buddhist | 102 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 46 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 16 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBageshwar Urban Population
The Urban population of Bageshwar District is 9.08 k (9,079), with 4.71 k (4,711) being males and 4.37 k (4,368) being females, making up 3.49% of the Bageshwar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 928 females for every 1000 males.
Bageshwar Rural Population
The Rural population of Bageshwar District is 2.51 Lac (2,50,819), with 1.20 Lac (1,19,615) being males and 1.31 Lac (1,31,204) being females, making up 96.51% of the Bageshwar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1097 females for every 1000 males.
Bageshwar Literacy Rate
Bageshwar District has a literacy rate of 80.01% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bageshwar District is 92.33 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bageshwar District is 69.03 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Bageshwar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.74%, while in the rural regions of Bageshwar District, it is around 79.61%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bageshwar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.01 | 92.33 | 69.03 |
| Urban Area | 90.74 | 95.12 | 86.06 |
| Rural Area | 79.61 | 92.22 | 68.45 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bageshwar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 79.98 | 92.36 | 68.97 |
| Muslim | 82.63 | 87.32 | 76.6 |
| Christian | 89.74 | 95.83 | 84.15 |
| Religion not stated | 82.67 | 92.52 | 73.2 |
Bageshwar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bageshwar District is 72.06 k (72,061) with 35.62 k (35,623) males and 36.44 k (36,438) females, which is 27.73% of Bageshwar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1023 females for every 1000 males.
Bageshwar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bageshwar District is 1.98 k (1,982) with 971 (971) males and 1.01 k (1,011) females, which is 0.76% of Bageshwar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1042 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bageshwar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1091 |
| Urban Area | 928 |
| Rural Area | 1097 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bageshwar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1093 |
| Muslim | 833 |
| Christian | 1112 |
| Religion not stated | 985 |
Bageshwar Area & Households
The Total Area of Bageshwar District is 2,241 Square KM, with a population density of 116 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bageshwar District are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Bageshwar District are 947.The Total Number of households in Bageshwar District are 58.05 k(58,046).
Bageshwar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bageshwar District, there are about 1.24 Lac (1,23,638) workers, making up nearly 47.57% of the Bageshwar District total population. Out of these, around 58.71 k (58,708) are male workers, and about 64.93 k (64,930) are female workers.
Bageshwar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Bageshwar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 68,144, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 2,59,898 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 24.16% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 13.12%.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.
Bageshwar District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 68,144 to 2,59,898.
- The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 24.16%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 68.14 k | ---- | ---- | 34.49 k | 33.66 k |
| 1911 | 78.97 k | 10.82 k | 15.88401033 | 40.08 k | 38.89 k |
| 1921 | 79.68 k | 707 | 0.895299362 | 39.85 k | 39.83 k |
| 1931 | 87.63 k | 7.96 k | 9.988076561 | 43.87 k | 43.76 k |
| 1941 | 1.03 Lac | 15.62 k | 17.8254767 | 51.38 k | 51.88 k |
| 1951 | 1.16 Lac | 12.86 k | 12.45666027 | 57.70 k | 58.41 k |
| 1961 | 1.33 Lac | 16.58 k | 14.27451858 | 65.53 k | 67.16 k |
| 1971 | 1.65 Lac | 32.06 k | 24.15762938 | 80.08 k | 84.66 k |
| 1981 | 1.97 Lac | 32.25 k | 19.57316111 | 96.50 k | 1.00 Lac |
| 1991 | 2.26 Lac | 29.17 k | 14.8087232 | 1.10 Lac | 1.16 Lac |
| 2001 | 2.47 Lac | 21.00 k | 9.284855238 | 1.17 Lac | 1.30 Lac |
| 2011 | 2.60 Lac | 12.74 k | 5.152470232 | 1.24 Lac | 1.36 Lac |
Bageshwar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.02 Lac (3,02,345) | 16.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.05 Lac (3,05,388) | 17.5% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.08 Lac (3,08,252) | 18.6% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.11 Lac (3,10,963) | 19.65% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.14 Lac (3,13,673) | 20.69% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.16 Lac (3,16,409) | 21.74% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.19 Lac (3,19,120) | 22.79% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.22 Lac (3,21,600) | 23.74% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.24 Lac (3,23,901) | 24.63% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.26 Lac (3,26,203) | 25.51% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.29 Lac (3,28,504) | 26.4% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.31 Lac (3,30,805) | 27.28% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.33 Lac (3,33,107) | 28.17% | 0.89 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bageshwar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.33 Lac (3,33,107), with a male population of 1.61 Lac (1,60,640) and a female population of 1.72 Lac (1,72,260). This reflects a total growth of 28.17% from Bageshwar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.13%.