Bilaspur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Bilaspur district in Chhattisgarh.
Administrative Details of Bilaspur
Bilaspur comprises 1,599 villages, of which 1,566 are inhabited and 33 are uninhabited. There are 20 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 6,00,822, spread across 8,272 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,599(1,566 inhabited • 33 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 20 |
| Households | 6,00,822 |
| Total Area | 8,272 km² |
Bilaspur Urban & Rural Population
Bilaspur had 6,79,870 people in urban areas (25.5%) and 19,83,759 people in rural areas (74.5%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 19,83,759 | 74.5% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 6,79,870 | 25.5% |
| Total | 26,63,629 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Bilaspur
The total population comprises 13,51,574 males (50.7%) and 13,12,055 females (49.3%). The sex ratio is 971 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 10,02,520 | 3,49,054 | 13,51,574 |
| 👩 Female | 9,81,239 | 3,30,816 | 13,12,055 |
Literacy Rate in Bilaspur
The literacy rate is 59.94%. Male literacy stands at 68.99% while female literacy is 50.61%, indicating a gender gap of 18.38 percentage points. The total literate population is 15,96,560.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 6,56,265 | 2,76,209 | 9,32,474 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,39,222 | 2,24,864 | 6,64,086 |
| Total Literate | 10,95,487 | 5,01,073 | 15,96,560 |
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About Bilaspur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh has a total population of 26,63,629 with a literacy rate of 59.94% and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Bilaspur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.