Bilaspur District - Population 2011-2025
Bilaspur District Chhattisgarh Census 2025/2011: Full Population, Religion, Urban/Rural, Literacy, SC/ST, City & Taluk Stats (All Official Data)
Quick Overview of Bilaspur District Census 2021
- Bilaspur is the judicial, cultural, and educational capital of Chhattisgarh.
- Population (2011): 2,663,629; Population (2021 estimate): 3,410,000; Population (2025 estimate): 3,680,000 – 3,209,745.
- Sex ratio: 971 females per 1000 males (2011). Child sex ratio: 961.
- Literacy rate: 70.78% (2011), with urban literacy at 84.29% and rural at 65.94%.
- District area: 8,272 sq km (density: 322/sq km).
- Administration: 11 tehsils, HQ at Bilaspur city; 20 towns, 1,599 villages.
Population Projections & Historic Data
| Year | Projected Population |
| 2011 | 2,663,629 |
| 2021 | 3,410,000 |
| 2022 | 3,490,000 |
| 2023 | 3,570,000 |
| 2024 | 3,630,000 |
| 2025 | 3,680,000 - 3,209,745 |
| 2036 | 3,537,455 |
| Census Year | Population | % Change | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 405,025 | -- | 197,000 | 208,000 |
| 1951 | 766,000 | 8.33% | 375,000 | 390,000 |
| 1981 | 1,367,000 | 18.16% | 687,000 | 680,000 |
| 2001 | 1,998,355 | 17.91% | 1,013,875 | 984,480 |
| 2011 | 2,663,629 | 33.29% | 1,351,574 | 1,312,055 |
General Demographics
- 2011 males: 1,351,574; females: 1,312,055; households: 600,822
- Children (0-6): 407,835 (15% of total), male children: 207,995; female: 199,840
- Urban share: 25.5% (679,870); rural: 74.5% (1,983,759)
| Area (sq km) | Density | Households |
| 8,272 | 322 | 600,822 |
Sex Ratio & Literacy
- Sex Ratio (2011): Overall 971; Urban 948; Rural 979; Child (0-6): 961
- Overall Literacy Rate: 70.78%; Male: 81.54%; Female: 59.71%
- Urban literacy: 84.29%; males: 90.69%; females: 77.56%
- Rural literacy: 65.94%; males: 78.22%; females: 53.41%
| Area | Literacy % | Male Literacy % | Female Literacy % |
| Total | 70.78 | 81.54 | 59.71 |
| Urban | 84.29 | 90.69 | 77.56 |
| Rural | 65.94 | 78.22 | 53.41 |
Religion Data
| Religion | Population (2011) | % |
| Hindu | 2,540,763 | 95.39 |
| Muslim | 57,973 | 2.18 |
| Christian | 20,745 | 0.78 |
| Sikh | 6,373 | 0.24 |
| Buddhist | 2,979 | 0.11 |
| Jain | 2,357 | 0.09 |
| Other | 29,122 | 1.09 |
| Not stated | 3,317 | 0.12 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST)
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % of Population |
| SC | 552,992 | 281,221 | 271,771 | 20.8 |
| ST | 498,469 | 248,172 | 250,297 | 18.7 |
Child Population & Houseless Data
- Children (0-6): 407,835 (207,995 male, 199,840 female). Child sex ratio: 961
- Houseless families: 836 (2011); Houseless population: 2,712
| Child Population (0-6) | Male | Female |
|---|
| 407,835 | 207,995 | 199,840 |
Languages Spoken
- Chhattisgarhi: 79.46%
- Hindi: 15.03%
- Sindhi: 1.06%
Urban/Rural & Household Data (Column Format)
| Indicator |
Urban |
Rural |
| Population % |
25.52 |
74.48 |
| Total Population |
679,870 |
1,983,759 |
| Male Population |
349,054 |
1,002,520 |
| Female Population |
330,816 |
981,239 |
| Sex Ratio |
948 |
979 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) |
919 |
972 |
| Child Population (0-6) |
85,375 |
322,460 |
| Literacy (%) |
84.29 |
65.94 |
| Male Literacy |
90.69 |
78.22 |
| Female Literacy |
77.56 |
53.41 |
Workforce Data
| Workers | Total | Male | Female |
| Main Workers | 826,568 | 558,289 | 268,279 |
| Cultivators | 212,544 | 147,852 | 64,692 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 311,256 | 171,329 | 139,927 |
| Household Industries | 14,254 | 9,868 | 4,386 |
| Other Workers | 288,514 | 229,240 | 59,274 |
| Marginal Workers | 376,629 | 157,178 | 219,451 |
| Non Working | 1,460,432 | 636,107 | 824,325 |
City & Urban Agglomeration List
| City Name | Population 2011 | Male | Female |
|---|
| Bilaspur UA | 453,946 | 233,702 | 220,244 |
| Bilaspur (Municipal Corp.) | 331,030 | 170,410 | 160,620 |
Subdistrict/Taluk List & Data
- Administrative tehsils: Kota, Takhatpur, Belagahna, Beltara, Bilha, Bilaspur, Bodri, Masturi, Ratanpur, Sakari, Sipat.
- District: 11 tehsils, 20 towns, 1,599 villages, 708 Gram Panchayats.
Socio-Economic & Cultural Facts
- Economy: Home to South Eastern Coalfields, largest cement factories, headquarters of SEC Railway zone.
- Education: Many schools, medical facilities, new infrastructural growth, two large malls.
- Tourism: Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanan Pendari Zoo Park, Arpa river.
- Languages: Chhattisgarhi, Hindi, Sindhi.
Population Growth Table (Decadal)
| Census Year | Population | Variation | % Change | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 405,025 | -- | -- | 197,000 | 208,000 |
| 1911 | 512,000 | 107,000 | 26.38% | 250,000 | 262,000 |
| 1921 | 551,000 | 39,450 | 7.71% | 270,000 | 282,000 |
| 1931 | 628,000 | 76,490 | 13.87% | 307,000 | 321,000 |
| 1941 | 707,000 | 79,000 | 12.58% | 347,000 | 359,000 |
| 1951 | 766,000 | 58,870 | 8.33% | 375,000 | 390,000 |
| 1961 | 914,000 | 148,000 | 19.43% | 452,000 | 462,000 |
| 1971 | 1,157,000 | 243,000 | 26.50% | 580,000 | 577,000 |
| 1981 | 1,367,000 | 210,000 | 18.16% | 687,000 | 680,000 |
| 1991 | 1,695,000 | 328,000 | 24.00% | 859,000 | 836,000 |
| 2001 | 1,998,355 | 303,355 | 17.91% | 1,013,875 | 984,480 |
| 2011 | 2,663,629 | 665,274 | 33.29% | 1,351,574 | 1,312,055 |
Nearby Districts Population
| District | Population |
|---|
| Janjgir-Champa | 1,619,707 |
| Kabirdham | 822,526 |
| Rajnandgaon | 1,537,133 |
| Korba | 1,206,640 |
| Durg | 3,343,872 |
| Raigarh | 1,493,984 |
| Raipur | 4,063,872 |
| Jashpur | 851,669 |
| Surguja | 2,359,886 |
| Mahasamund | 1,032,754 |