Bikaner Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Bikaner district in Rajasthan.
Administrative Details of Bikaner
Bikaner comprises 919 villages, of which 857 are inhabited and 62 are uninhabited. There are 6 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,84,944, spread across 30,239 square kilometers.
| Villages | 919(857 inhabited • 62 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 6 |
| Households | 3,84,944 |
| Total Area | 30,239 km² |
Bikaner Urban & Rural Population
Bikaner had 8,00,384 people in urban areas (33.9%) and 15,63,553 people in rural areas (66.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 15,63,553 | 66.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 8,00,384 | 33.9% |
| Total | 23,63,937 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Bikaner
The total population comprises 12,40,801 males (52.5%) and 11,23,136 females (47.5%). The sex ratio is 905 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,21,434 | 4,19,367 | 12,40,801 |
| 👩 Female | 7,42,119 | 3,81,017 | 11,23,136 |
Literacy Rate in Bikaner
The literacy rate is 54.1%. Male literacy stands at 63.06% while female literacy is 44.2%, indicating a gender gap of 18.86 percentage points. The total literate population is 12,78,801.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,71,918 | 3,10,481 | 7,82,399 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,67,286 | 2,29,116 | 4,96,402 |
| Total Literate | 7,39,204 | 5,39,597 | 12,78,801 |
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About Bikaner Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Bikaner in Rajasthan has a total population of 23,63,937 with a literacy rate of 54.1% and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Bikaner district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.