Bijapur District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka

Bijapur District Karnataka Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data

Quick Overview of Bijapur District Census 2021 & Projections

• District Name: Bijapur (Vijayapura)
• State: Karnataka
• Area: 10,498 sq.km
• 2021 Projected Population: 2,550,000 (25.57 lakh)
• 2025 Projected Population: 2,670,000 (26.80 lakh)
• 2026 Projected Population: 2,700,000 (27.00 lakh)
• 2036 Projected Population: 2,554,196 (25.54 lakh)
• 2011 Census Population: 2,177,331
• Population Growth Rate (2001-2011): 20.5%
• Sex Ratio (2011): 960 females/1000 males
• Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 931 girls/1000 boys
• Density (2011): 207 persons/sq.km
• Urban Population (2011): 23.05% (501,978)
• Rural Population (2011): 76.95% (1,675,353)
• Total Households (2011): 408,806

Historic Population & Decadal Growth (1901–2011)

Census Year	Population	Growth %	Male	Female
1901	436,892	–	219,000	218,000
1911	535,837	+22.7%	270,000	266,000
1921	491,201	−8.33%	251,000	240,000
1931	544,386	+10.8%	277,000	267,000
1941	605,235	+11.2%	310,000	295,000
1951	735,033	+21.4%	374,000	361,000
1961	888,576	+20.9%	452,000	437,000
1971	1,053,940	+18.6%	537,000	517,000
1981	1,250,777	+18.7%	635,000	616,000
1991	1,537,731	+22.9%	790,000	748,000
2001	1,806,918	+17.5%	926,424	880,494
2011	2,177,331	+20.5%	1,111,022	1,066,309

Population Projections to 2036

Year	Estimated Population	Total Growth Since 2011	Annual Growth
2025	2,670,000	11.92%	↑
2026	2,700,000	12.53%	0.61% ↑
2036	2,554,196	17.31%	0.42% ↑

Religion-Wise Population (2011)

Religion	Population	Percent
Hindu	1,786,830	82.07%
Muslim	369,588	16.97%
Jain	8,665	0.40%
Religion not stated	8,384	0.39%
Christian	2,433	0.11%
Sikh	558	0.03%
Other religions	499	0.02%
Buddhist	374	0.02%

Language Spoken (2011)

• Kannada: 74.96%
• Urdu: 15.57%
• Lambadi: 5.13%
• Marathi: 2.47%

Urban & Rural Population, Sex Ratio & Child (2011)

Area	Population	Male	Female	Sex Ratio	Child Sex Ratio	Child (0-6)	Literacy
Urban	501,978	253,460	248,518	981	924	66,557	81.33%
Rural	1,675,353	857,562	817,791	954	933	251,849	62.81%

Literacy Rate (2011 & by Religion/Area)

Category	Avg Literacy	Male Literacy	Female Literacy
Total Population	67.15%	77.21%	56.72%
Urban	81.33%	87.8%	74.79%
Rural	62.81%	74.03%	51.1%
Hindu	66.25%	76.66%	55.42%
Muslim	70.94%	79.47%	62.18%
Jain	88.05%	93.19%	82.83%
Religion not stated	67.15%	77.35%	57.2%

SC/ST & Child Population (2011)

• Scheduled Castes (SC): 442,773 (20.34%) — Sex Ratio: 956
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 39,314 (1.81%) — Sex Ratio: 975
• Child Population (0-6): 318,406 (14.62%)
• Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 931 girls/1000 boys

Workforce

• Total Number of Workers: 927,722 (42.61% of population)
• Male Workers: 580,111
• Female Workers: 347,611

Taluk & Subdistrict List

Taluk Name
Basavana Bagevadi
Bijapur
Indi
Muddebihal
Sindgi

City List & Major Urban Areas

City	Population	Male	Female
Bijapur (Municipal Council)	327,427	165,177	162,250

• Total Number of Towns: 6
• Total Number of Villages: 692

Economy, Farming & Industry

• Agriculture-focused: Jowar, maize, bajra, wheat, pulses, sunflower, groundnut, safflower, horticulture (grapes, pomegranate, lime)
• Only 17.3% of cultivable land irrigated
• Main labor force: Cultivators: 221,060, Agri laborers: 287,778, Artisans: 17,776, Home/cottage industries: 18,232, Services/other: 195,573
• 74% land used for cultivation; forest 0.19% of area

Education & Universities

• Emerging hub for medical, engineering, arts, women's university, Sainik School, and agricultural college
• Karnataka State Women's University, B.L.D.E.A's V.P. Dr. P.G. Halakatti College, SECAB Engineering, Rani Chennamma University (PG Centre)

Culture, Heritage, Tourism

• Rich monuments from Adil Shahi dynasty: Gol Gumbaz, Jumma Masjid, Ibrahim Rauza, Shivaji statue, Shiva statue, Parshwanath Basadi, Laxmi-Narasimha cave temple
• Navaraspur Festival: auditorium ruins, annual music festival
• Noted Sufi Saint sites

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: What is the population of Bijapur district in 2025?
  A: About 2,670,000 (26.8 lakh)
• Q: What was Bijapur's sex ratio in 2011?
  A: 960 females/1000 males
• Q: How is Bijapur's population split (urban/rural)?
  A: Urban: 23.05%, Rural: 76.95%
• Q: What is literacy rate in Bijapur?
  A: 67.15% overall; 77.21% male; 56.72% female
• Q: SC/ST counts and ratio?
  A: SC: 20.34% (442,773); ST: 1.81% (39,314)
• Q: Languages spoken?
  A: Kannada, Urdu, Lambadi, Marathi
• Q: Major city in Bijapur?
A: Bijapur Municipal Council (327,427 in 2011)
• Q: Main crops & economy?
A: Jowar, maize, bajra, wheat, pulses, grapes, pomegranate; strong agricultural profile