Bijapur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Bijapur district in Karnataka.
Administrative Details of Bijapur
Bijapur comprises 692 villages, of which 679 are inhabited and 13 are uninhabited. There are 6 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,08,806, spread across 10,498 square kilometers.
| Villages | 692(679 inhabited • 13 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 6 |
| Households | 4,08,806 |
| Total Area | 10,498 km² |
Bijapur Urban & Rural Population
Bijapur had 5,01,978 people in urban areas (23.1%) and 16,75,353 people in rural areas (76.9%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 16,75,353 | 76.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 5,01,978 | 23.1% |
| Total | 21,77,331 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Bijapur
The total population comprises 11,11,022 males (51.0%) and 10,66,309 females (49.0%). The sex ratio is 960 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,57,562 | 2,53,460 | 11,11,022 |
| 👩 Female | 8,17,791 | 2,48,518 | 10,66,309 |
Literacy Rate in Bijapur
The literacy rate is 57.33%. Male literacy stands at 65.76% while female literacy is 48.55%, indicating a gender gap of 17.21 percentage points. The total literate population is 12,48,268.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,38,400 | 1,92,166 | 7,30,566 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,55,732 | 1,61,970 | 5,17,702 |
| Total Literate | 8,94,132 | 3,54,136 | 12,48,268 |
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About Bijapur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Bijapur in Karnataka has a total population of 21,77,331 with a literacy rate of 57.33% and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Bijapur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.