Vijayapura, formerly known as Bijapur, is an important historical and administrative city in the northwestern part of Karnataka. It is well known for its rich heritage, monuments, and regional trade activities.
The city is located about 530 km northwest of Bengaluru, nearly 550 km from Mumbai, and around 384 km west of Hyderabad, making it a key connecting point between southern and western India.
As per Census 2011, Vijayapura had a population of 3.26 lakh. With gradual urban expansion and infrastructure development, the city has continued to grow steadily in recent years.
👉 Projected Population of Vijayapura (2026): ~4 lakh
📌 Population of Vijayapura (Census 2011)
| Indicators | Value |
| Total Population | 326,360 ( 3.26 lakh) |
| Male Population | 165,122 |
| Female Population | 161,238 |
| Density of Population | 3305 per sq. km |
| Average Literacy (%) | 83.43 % |
| % of Male Literates | 88.92 % |
| % of Female Literates | 77.86% |
| Sex Ratio | 976 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 911 |
| Children (0-6 years) | 39,134 |
| Boys (0-6yrs) | 20,482 |
| Girls (0-6 Yrs) | 18,652 |
Key Census 2011 Highlights
Key Census 2011 HighlightsCity Area: 98.73 sq. km
Population Density: 3,305 persons per sq. km
Total Literates: 2,39,631
Male Literates: 1,28,615
Female Literates: 1,11,016
Children (0–6 years): 12% of total population
Overall Sex Ratio: 976 females per 1000 males
Child Sex Ratio: 911 girls per 1000 boys
Vijayapura shows good literacy performance and a favorable sex ratio compared to the national average.
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)
Estimated population of Bijapur in 2026 is 25 Lakh.
| Indicators | Census 2011 |
| Total Population | 2,177,331 (21.77 Lakh) |
| Male Population | 1,111,022 |
| Female Population | 1,066,309 |
| District Area | 10,498 |
| Density of Population | 207 per sq. km |
| Average Literacy (%) | 67.15 % |
| Sex Ratio | 960 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 931 |
Source: Census 2011
🔍 Key Takeaways
Vijayapura is a major historical and regional center in North Karnataka.
Population crossed 3.26 lakh in 2011.
Literacy rate is above 83%, higher than many nearby cities.
Sex ratio is better than the national average.
Child population forms about 12% of the total population.
Urban growth is driven by trade, education, and tourism.
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