The Bikaner district of Rajasthan had a population of 23,63,937 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 28,70,969 by 2026. It has an area of 30,239 sq km and population density of 78 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 906 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 65.13. The child sex ratio is 908 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu with 87.71% and Hindi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 33.86% urban and 66.14% rural, and Hindu accounts for 87.71% of the total population.There are a total of 3,84,944 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Item |
Count |
Details |
| Total Population |
23,63,937 |
2011 Census |
| Estimated Population |
28,70,969 |
2026 Projection |
| Area |
30,239 sq km |
District area |
| Population Density |
78 |
Per sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
906 |
Females per 1000 males |
| Literacy Rate |
65.13% |
Total literacy |
| Households |
3,84,944 |
Total families |
Population and Growth
| Year |
Population |
Change |
| 1901 | 2,16,478 | Base year |
| 1911 | 2,36,682 | +9.34% |
| 1921 | 2,28,530 | -3.44% |
| 1931 | 2,71,418 | +18.76% |
| 1941 | 3,60,940 | +32.98% |
| 1951 | 3,95,431 | +9.56% |
| 1961 | 5,11,437 | +29.30% |
| 1971 | 6,65,192 | +30.14% |
| 1981 | 9,74,493 | +46.34% |
| 1991 | 13,81,420 | +41.84% |
| 2001 | 19,02,024 | +37.71% |
| 2011 | 23,63,937 | +24.28% |
- Population is rising slowly
- 2011 count was the last full census figure
- Growth stayed strong after 1971
- 1991 to 2011 showed steady rise
Population Projection
| Year |
Estimated Population |
Growth from 2011 |
| 2026 | 28,70,969 | 21.45% |
| 2027 | 28,95,253 | 22.48% |
| 2028 | 29,19,537 | 23.50% |
| 2029 | 29,43,821 | 24.53% |
| 2030 | 29,68,106 | 25.56% |
| 2031 | 29,91,638 | 26.55% |
| 2032 | 30,14,625 | 27.53% |
| 2033 | 30,37,611 | 28.50% |
| 2034 | 30,60,597 | 29.47% |
| 2035 | 30,83,584 | 30.44% |
| 2036 | 31,06,570 | 31.42% |
Eligibility and Social Data
| Category |
Count |
Share |
| Male Population | 12,40,801 | 2011 |
| Female Population | 11,23,136 | 2011 |
| Sex Ratio | 906 | Per 1000 males |
| Child Population (0-6) | 4,00,554 | 16.94% |
| Child Sex Ratio | 908 | Per 1000 boys |
| Scheduled Castes | 4,93,646 | 20.88% |
| Scheduled Tribes | 7,779 | 0.33% |
| Workforce | 9,86,208 | 41.72% |
- SC population is sizable
- ST population is very small
- Child group is a major share
- Workforce forms a strong part of total people
Literacy Details
| Category |
Rate |
Extra Detail |
| Total Literacy | 65.13% | District level |
| Male Literacy | 75.90% | District level |
| Female Literacy | 53.23% | District level |
| Urban Literacy | 77.98% | Urban area |
| Rural Literacy | 58.14% | Rural area |
Literacy by religion
| Religion |
Average |
Male / Female |
| Hindu | 66.07% | 76.89% / 54.05% |
| Muslim | 51.74% | 63.33% / 39.43% |
| Jain | 95.46% | 97.78% / 93.13% |
| Sikh | 72.05% | 80.41% / 61.28% |
Religion Split
| Religion |
Population |
Percent |
| Hindu | 20,73,356 | 87.71% |
| Muslim | 2,35,741 | 9.97% |
| Jain | 30,850 | 1.31% |
| Sikh | 20,072 | 0.85% |
| Christian | 1,901 | 0.08% |
| Religion not stated | 1,653 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 285 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 79 | 0.00% |
- Hindu is the main religion
- Muslim is the second largest group
- Jain share is small but high in literacy
- Other groups are very limited
Urban and Rural Data
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban | 8,00,384 | 33.86% |
| Rural | 15,63,553 | 66.14% |
| Area |
Sex Ratio |
Literacy |
| Urban | 909 | 77.98% |
| Rural | 903 | 58.14% |
Area and Households
| Item |
Value |
Details |
| District Area | 30,239 sq km | Total land area |
| Population Density | 78 | People per sq km |
| Households | 3,84,944 | Total families |
| Town Count | 6 | Urban towns |
| Village Count | 919 | Rural villages |
Cities and Settlements
| Type |
Name |
Population |
| City | Bikaner (Municipal Corporation) | 6,44,406 |
| Urban Agglomeration | No urban agglomeration inside district | NA |
- Bikaner city is the main urban centre
- Most settlements are villages
- Urban share is below half
- Rural life still leads the district
Administrative Units
| Unit |
Count |
Details |
| Sub-districts | 6 | Tahsil level units |
| Taluks | 6 | Local division count |
| Administrative divisions | Not given | Not listed in data |
| Tehsils | 6 | District units |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Bikaner? The population was 23,63,937 in 2011.
- What is the sex ratio in Bikaner? The sex ratio is 906 females per 1000 males.
- What is the literacy rate in Bikaner? The literacy rate is 65.13%.
- How much of Bikaner is rural? Rural population is 66.14%.
- What is the main religion in Bikaner? Hindu is the main religion.