The Bhilwara district of Rajasthan had a population of 24,08,523 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 29,25,118 by 2026. It has an area of 10,455 sq km and population density of 230 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 974 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 61.37. The child sex ratio is 928 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with 92.37% and Hindi is the main language spoken by a large share of people. The district population is 5,12,654 urban and 18,95,869 rural, and rural accounts for 78.72% of the total population. There are a total of 4,98,125 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Item |
Value |
Details |
| District | Bhilwara | Rajasthan |
| Population 2011 | 24,08,523 | 24.09 lakh |
| Projected Population 2026 | 29,25,118 | 29.25 lakh |
| Area | 10,455 sq km | Total area |
| Density | 230 | Persons per sq km |
| Sex Ratio | 974 | Females per 1000 males |
| Literacy Rate | 61.37% | Total literacy |
| Households | 4,98,125 | Total households |
Population and Growth
| Year |
Population |
Change % |
| 1901 | 3,54,261 | - |
| 1911 | 4,38,000 | 23.6% |
| 1921 | 4,65,000 | 6.2% |
| 1931 | 5,32,000 | 14.4% |
| 1941 | 6,35,000 | 19.3% |
| 1951 | 7,32,000 | 15.3% |
| 1961 | 8,69,000 | 18.8% |
| 1971 | 10,59,000 | 21.8% |
| 1981 | 13,16,000 | 24.2% |
| 1991 | 15,99,000 | 21.6% |
| 2001 | 20,21,000 | 26.4% |
| 2011 | 24,08,523 | 19.2% |
- Population rose steadily over time
- 1981 and 2001 show strong jumps
- 2011 crossed 24 lakh
- Growth stayed above national average
Population Projection
| Year |
Estimated Population |
Growth Since 2011 |
| 2026 | 29,25,118 | 21.45% |
| 2027 | 29,49,860 | 22.48% |
| 2028 | 29,74,602 | 23.50% |
| 2029 | 29,99,345 | 24.53% |
| 2030 | 30,24,087 | 25.56% |
| 2031 | 30,48,063 | 26.55% |
| 2032 | 30,71,483 | 27.53% |
| 2033 | 30,94,903 | 28.50% |
| 2034 | 31,18,323 | 29.47% |
| 2035 | 31,41,743 | 30.44% |
| 2036 | 31,65,163 | 31.42% |
Eligibility and Social Data
| Category |
Value |
Share |
| Scheduled Castes | 4,07,947 | 16.94% |
| Scheduled Tribes | 2,29,273 | 9.52% |
| Child Population (0-6) | 3,61,683 | 15.02% |
| Child Sex Ratio | 928 | Girls per 1000 boys |
| Sex Ratio | 974 | Per 1000 males |
| Male Literacy | 75.27% | Total |
| Female Literacy | 47.21% | Total |
Literacy Rate
| Area |
Average Literacy |
Gender Rate |
| Total | 61.37% | Male 75.27%, Female 47.21% |
| Urban | 80.70% | Male 89.04%, Female 71.79% |
| Rural | 56.00% | Male 71.32%, Female 40.58% |
| Religion |
Population |
Percent |
| Hindu | 22,24,839 | 92.37% |
| Muslim | 1,42,427 | 5.91% |
| Jain | 35,149 | 1.46% |
| Muslim | 1,42,427 | 5.91% |
| Christian | 1,978 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 1,468 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 183 | 0.01% |
| Others | 60 | 0.00% |
| Not stated | 2,419 | 0.10% |
Urban and Rural Data
| Category |
Population |
Percent |
| Urban | 5,12,654 | 21.28% |
| Rural | 18,95,869 | 78.72% |
| Urban male | 2,65,358 | - |
| Urban female | 2,47,296 | - |
| Rural male | 9,55,378 | - |
| Rural female | 9,40,491 | - |
Workforce and Households
| Item |
Count |
Share |
| Workers | 11,48,165 | 47.67% |
| Male workers | 6,74,589 | - |
| Female workers | 4,73,576 | - |
| Households | 4,98,125 | - |
| Houseless families | 1,524 | - |
| Houseless population | 7,551 | 0.31% |
Area and Density
| Measure |
Value |
Year |
| Total area | 10,455 sq km | 2011 |
| Population density | 230 | 2011 |
| Area in 2001 | 10,457 sq km | 2001 |
| Density in 2001 | 193 | 2001 |
City and Town List
| Name |
Type |
Population |
| Bhilwara (Municipal Council) | City | 3,59,483 |
| Total towns | Town count | 9 |
Tehsils and Villages
| Type |
Count |
Details |
| Sub-districts | 12 | Tehsils in district |
| Villages | 1,834 | Rural villages |
| Administrative divisions | Not listed | Not available here |
Languages Spoken
| Language |
Share |
Use |
| Hindi | Not listed | Main language spoken in data |
| Rajasthani | Not listed | Not detailed in available data |
| Marwari | Not listed | Not detailed in available data |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bhilwara population in 2011? 24,08,523.
- What is the sex ratio of Bhilwara? 974 females per 1000 males.
- What is the literacy rate of Bhilwara? 61.37%.
- How many villages are in Bhilwara district? 1,834 villages.
- What is the projected population in 2026? 29,25,118.