Bijapur City and District Population

Bijapur, officially known as Vijayapura is a city in Karnataka, India. Bijapur is located 530 km northwest of the state capital Bangalore about 550 km from Mumbai and 384 km west of the city of Hyderabad. As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of  Bijapur City in 2011 was 326,360 (3.26 Lakh) 

Estimated Population of Bijapur in 2026 is 4 Lakh.

Census 2011 Details
Bijapur CityCensus 2011
Total Population326,360 ( 3.26 lakh)
Male Population165,122
Female Population161,238
Density of Population3305 per sq. km
Average Literacy (%)83.43 %
% of Male Literates88.92 %
% of Female Literates77.86%
Sex Ratio976
Child Sex Ratio911
Children (0-6 years)39,134
Boys (0-6yrs)20,482
Girls  (0-6 Yrs)18,652

As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of  Bijapur City in 2011 was 326,360 (3.26 Lakhs) of which the male population was 165,122 and the female population was 161,238

DENSITY

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that the density of Bijapur for 2011 is 3305 people per sq. km. Bijapur city administers area is 98.73 sq. km

LITERACY RATE

The average literacy rate of Bijapur City in 2011 was 83.43 %. If things are looked at gender-wise, male and female literacy was 88.92% and 77.86%. respectively. The total literate in Bijapur city was 239,631 of which 128,615 are males while 111,016 are females.

SEX RATIO

With regards to the Sex Ratio in Bijapur, it stood at 976 per 1000 males. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per the latest reports of the Census 2011 Directorate. In the 2011 census, the child sex ratio is 911 girls per 1000 boys

CHILD POPULATION

Data regarding children under 0-6 years of age were also collected in the census enumeration. There were 39,134 children under the age of 0-6 years. Of the total  20,482 are boys while 18,652 are girls. 

The child Sex Ratio as per the census 2011 was 911. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 12% of the total population of Bijapur City.

Bijapur District Population

Bijapur district, officially known as Vijayapura district, is a district in the state of Karnataka in India. As per census 2011, Bijapur district population is 2,177,331 (21.77 Lakh) and the estimated population of Bijapur in 2026 is 25 Lakh.

Bijapur DistrictCensus 2011
Total Population2,177,331 (21.77 Lakh)
Male Population1,111,022
Female Population1,066,309
District Area10,498
Density of Population207 per sq. km
Average Literacy (%)67.15 %
Sex Ratio960
Child Sex Ratio931

Source: Census 2011

Vijayapura population 2026 | Bijapur District Population

Rajeev Rana

Rajeev Rana is an independent writer and researcher with a strong interest in history, population studies, and demographic trends in India and North America. He has been writing on demography-related topics for over five years, focusing on census data, migration patterns, ethnicity, and regional population changes. While not a formally certified demographer, Rajeev closely follows official data releases from government sources, census authorities, and reputable research institutions. His work aims to present complex demographic information in a clear, accessible, and neutral manner for readers seeking factual insights and broader context. Rajeev contributes to multiple informational websites and has particular familiarity with demographic and regional trends in the Delhi NCR region. His writing is driven by curiosity, data interpretation, and a commitment to accuracy rather than advocacy or opinion