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Bhilai is a major industrial city located in Durg district of Chhattisgarh, India. It is best known for the Bhilai Steel Plant and is one of the most important urban centers in the state. Bhilai forms part of the Durg–Bhilai Urban Agglomeration, which is the second-largest urban region in Chhattisgarh after Raipur.
As per the Census of India 2011, the population of Bhilai City was 6,25,700 (6.25 lakh). Based on recent growth trends, the estimated population of Bhilai in 2026 is around 9.25 lakh, showing steady urban and industrial expansion.
👉 Projected Population of Bhilai (2026): ~9.25 lakh
Bhilai City Population (Census 2011)
| Particulars | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,25,700 |
| Male Population | 3,22,309 |
| Female Population | 3,03,391 |
| Literacy Rate | 86.63% |
| Male Literacy | 92.22% |
| Female Literacy | 80.71% |
| Sex Ratio | 941 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 922 |
| Children (0–6 Years) | 69,237 |
As per Census 2011, Bhilai had a well-balanced population structure with a strong literacy rate and good gender representation compared to national averages.
Durg–Bhilai Urban Agglomeration (UA)
The Durg–Bhilai Urban Agglomeration includes:
Durg (Municipal Corporation)
Bhilai Nagar (Municipal Corporation)
Bhilai Charoda (Municipality)
Jamul (Municipality)
Kumhari (Municipality)
Utai (Nagar Panchayat)
Dumardih (Part – OG)
Population of Durg–Bhilai UA (2011)
| Particulars | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,64,222 |
| Male Population | 5,45,916 |
| Female Population | 5,18,306 |
| Literacy Rate | 86.42% |
| Sex Ratio | 949 |
Estimated Population (2026)
Durg–Bhilai UA (2026): ~16 lakh
This makes the region one of the largest metropolitan areas in Central India.
Key Takeaways – Bhilai City
Bhilai is the second-largest urban area in Chhattisgarh after Raipur
Census 2011 Population: 6.25 lakh
Estimated 2026 Population: ~9.25 lakh
Literacy Rate: 86.63%
Part of Durg–Bhilai Metro Region (2026 pop: ~16 lakh)
Major industrial and educational hub
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