Bhilwara is an important city in the Mewar region of Rajasthan. It is located about 140 km south of Ajmer and 150 km northeast of Udaipur. Bhilwara is widely known as the “Textile City of Rajasthan” due to its strong textile and industrial base.
As per Census 2011, Bhilwara City had a population of 360,009 (3.60 lakh), making it one of the major urban centers of Rajasthan. Based on recent growth trends, the estimated population of Bhilwara City in 2026 is around 4.20 lakh.
👉 Projected Population of Bhilwara City (2026): ~4.20 lakh
Bhilwara City Census 2011
| Particulars | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 360,009 (3.60 lakh) |
| Male Population | 187,952 |
| Female Population | 172,057 |
| Area | 69 sq. km |
| Population Density | 5,200 per sq. km |
| Average Literacy Rate | 84.27% |
| Male Literacy | 91.80% |
| Female Literacy | 76.08% |
| Sex Ratio | 915 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 893 |
| Children (0–6 years) | 45,832 |
| Boys (0–6 years) | 24,215 |
| Girls (0–6 years) | 21,617 |
Source: Census of India 2011
Key Takeaways
Bhilwara had a population of 3.60 lakh in 2011.
It is one of the major textile and industrial cities of Rajasthan.
Literacy rate stood at 84.27%.
The sex ratio was 915 females per 1000 males.
Children (0–6 years) formed 12.73% of the total population.
Bhilwara District Population
Bhilwara district is part of the historic Mewar region and is an important administrative and industrial district.As per Census 2011, the population of Bhilwara District was 2,408,523 (24 lakh). Based on growth trends, the estimated population of Bhilwara District in 2026 is around 30 lakh.
Projected Population of Bhilwara District (2026): ~30 lakh
Census 2011 Data
| Particulars | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,408,523 (24 lakh) |
| Male Population | 1,220,736 |
| Female Population | 1,187,787 |
| District Area | 10,455 sq. km |
| Population Density | 230 per sq. km |
| Average Literacy Rate | 61.37% |
| Sex Ratio | 973 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 928 |
Religion in Bhilwara District
| Religion | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Hinduism | 92.37% |
| Islam | 5.91% |
| Jainism | 1.46% |
| Other or Not Stated | 0.26% |
Hinduism forms the majority religion in Bhilwara district, followed by Islam and Jainism.
Source: Census of India 2011
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