Bhiwani District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Bhiwani District Gujarat Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview: Bhiwani District Census 2021
- Estimated Population (2025): 1,863,267 – 1,988,893 (approx 19.89 lakh)
- 2011 Census Population: 1,634,445
- Area: 4,778 sq km
- Density (2011): 342 people/sq km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 886 females/1000 males
- Literacy Rate (2011): 75.21% (Male: 85.65%, Female: 63.54%)
- Urban Population (2011): 321,322 (19.66%)
- Rural Population (2011): 1,313,123 (80.34%)
- SC Population: 341,162 (20.87%)
- ST Population: 0
- Child Population (age 0–6): 212,011 (12.97%)
- Households (2011): 311,380
- Total Villages: 444
- Total Towns: 6
Historic Population Growth (1951–2036)
| Year |
Population |
Variation |
Male (Est.) |
Female (Est.) |
| 1951 | 431,188 | - | 229,000 | 202,000 |
| 1961 | 555,889 | +28.9% | 296,000 | 260,000 |
| 1971 | 724,741 | +30.38% | 386,000 | 339,000 |
| 1981 | 947,374 | +30.72% | 499,000 | 448,000 |
| 1991 | 1,163,400 | +22.80% | 619,000 | 544,000 |
| 2001 | 1,425,022 | +22.49% | 758,253 | 666,769 |
| 2011 | 1,634,445 | +14.70% | 866,672 | 767,773 |
| 2025 | 1,988,893 | +21.69% | 1,047,000 | 942,000 |
| 2036 | 2,212,251 | +35.35% | 1,154,566 | 1,057,892 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Estimates)
| Religion |
2011 Population |
2011 % |
2025 Estimate |
| Hindu | 1,611,031 | 98.57% | 1,836,575 |
| Muslim | 15,515 | 0.95% | 17,687 |
| Christian | 873 | 0.05% | 995 |
| Sikh | 2,401 | 0.15% | 2,737 |
| Buddhist | 254 | 0.02% | 290 |
| Jain | 1,016 | 0.06% | 1,158 |
| Not Stated | 3,329 | 0.2% | 3,795 |
| Other | 26 | 0.00% | 30 |
Sex Ratio (2011, by Area & Religion)
| Category |
Sex Ratio |
| Total Population | 886 |
| Urban Area | 886 |
| Rural Area | 887 |
| Hindu | 886 |
| Muslim | 894 |
| Sikh | 915 |
| Religion not stated | 1044 |
Literacy Rate (2011, Area-wise & Religion-wise)
| Category |
Average Literacy % |
Male Literacy % |
Female Literacy % |
| Total | 75.21 | 85.65 | 63.54 |
| Urban | 81.48 | 88.34 | 73.82 |
| Rural | 73.67 | 84.99 | 61.00 |
| Hindu | 75.27 | 85.70 | 63.59 |
| Muslim | 67.64 | 79.3 | 54.66 |
| Sikh | 75.02 | 81.39 | 68.07 |
Urban/Rural Population & Literacy (2011)
| Area |
Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
Child Population (0-6) |
Literates |
Male Literates |
Female Literates |
Avg Literacy % |
Male Literacy % |
Female Literacy % |
| Urban | 321,322 | 170,460 | 150,862 | 886 | 814 | 39,403 | 229,709 | 131,395 | 98,314 | 81.48 | 88.34 | 73.82 |
| Rural | 1,313,123 | 696,212 | 616,911 | 887 | 835 | 172,608 | 840,162 | 511,763 | 328,399 | 73.67 | 84.99 | 61.00 |
SC & ST Population (2011)
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 341,162 (20.87%) – Male: 181,475, Female: 159,687, Sex Ratio: 880
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 0 (No ST population)
Child Population (0–6 Years)
- Total: 212,011 (12.97%)
- Boys: 115,756 (13.36% of total boys), Girls: 96,255 (12.54% of total girls)
- Child Sex Ratio: 832 girls/1000 boys
Workforce Profile (2011)
- Total Workers: 623,006 (38.12%)
- Male Workers: 430,678
- Female Workers: 192,328
City & Town List and Stats
| City/Town |
2011 Population |
Male |
Female |
2025 Estimate |
| Bhiwani (Municipal Council) |
196,057 |
104,026 |
92,031 |
223,505 |
Subdistrict/Taluk List
- Bhiwani
- Loharu
- Siwani
- Tosham
- Bawani Khera
- Badhra
- Dadri (partitioned to new district in 2016)
- Behal (sub-tehsil)
Village List
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Haryanvi: 79.98%
- Hindi: 18.12%
Population Projection Up to 2036
| Year |
Projected Population |
Total Growth Since 2011 |
Annual Growth |
| 2025 | 1,988,893 | 21.69% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 2,010,795 | 23.03% | 1.34% ↑ |
| 2027 | 2,031,867 | 24.32% | 1.29% ↑ |
| 2028 | 2,052,874 | 25.6% | 1.28% ↑ |
| 2029 | 2,073,882 | 26.89% | 1.29% ↑ |
| 2030 | 2,094,953 | 28.18% | 1.29% ↑ |
| 2036 | 2,212,251 | 35.35% | 1.19% ↑ |
FAQ on Bhiwani District Census
- What is the population of Bhiwani according to Census 2011?
16,34,445
- What is the projected population for 2025?
~1,863,267–1,988,893 (about 19.8–19.9 lakh)
- What is the Hindu population?
1,611,031 (98.57%, 2011) | Estimate for 2025: 1,836,575
- What is the sex ratio?
886 females/1000 males (2011)
- What is the child population (age 0–6)?
212,011 (13%)
- How is urban/rural population distributed?
Urban: 321,322 (19.66%); Rural: 1,313,123 (80.34%)
- What is the literacy rate?
75.21% (Male: 85.65%, Female: 63.54%)
- How many towns and villages?
Towns: 6, Villages: 444
- What is the SC population?
341,162 (20.87%, 2011)
- What language is mainly spoken?
Haryanvi (79.98%)
- Who are notable people from Bhiwani?
Akhil Kumar (boxer), Vijender Kumar (Olympic boxer), Arvind Kejriwal (Delhi CM), Banarsi Das Gupta (ex-CM), etc.