Bikaner is a historic city located in the northwestern part of Rajasthan. It was formerly the capital of the princely state of Bikaner and remains an important cultural and administrative center in the region.
As per Census 2011, Bikaner is the fourth-largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Kota. The population of Bikaner City in 2011 was 644,406 (6.44 lakh). Based on recent growth trends, the estimated population of Bikaner City in 2026 is around 8 lakh.
👉 Projected Population of Bikaner City (2026): ~8 lakh
Bikaner City Census 2011
| Particulars | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 644,406 (6.44 lakh) |
| Male Population | 338,442 |
| Female Population | 305,964 |
| Area | 155 sq. km |
| Population Density | 4,157 per sq. km |
| Average Literacy Rate | 79.29% |
| Male Literacy | 86.58% |
| Female Literacy | 71.24% |
| Sex Ratio | 904 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 905 |
| Children (0–6 years) | 84,135 |
Source: Census of India 2011
Key Takeaways
Bikaner had a population of 6.44 lakh in 2011.
It ranked as the fourth-largest city in Rajasthan.
Literacy rate stood at 79.29%.
The sex ratio was 904 females per 1000 males.
Children (0–6 years) formed 13.06% of the total population.
Population growth rate during 2001–2011 was 21.66%.
Bikaner Historical Population
As per Census 2011, Bikaner has a population growth rate of 21.66% during 2001-2011. It’s expected to have a population growth rate of 17% during 2011-2021.
Let’s look at population & percentage change from 1901 to 2021.
| Year | Population | Actual Change | Percentage Change |
| 1901 | 53,075 | – | – |
| 1911 | 55,826 | 2,751 | 5.18% |
| 1921 | 69,410 | 13,584 | 24.33% |
| 1931 | 85,927 | 16,517 | 23.80% |
| 1941 | 127,226 | 41,299 | 48.06% |
| 1951 | 130,293 | 3,067 | 2.41% |
| 1961 | 166,772 | 36,479 | 28.00% |
| 1971 | 208,894 | 42,122 | 25.26% |
| 1981 | 287,712 | 78,818 | 37.73% |
| 1991 | 416,289 | 128,577 | 44.69% |
| 2001 | 529,690 | 113,401 | 27.24% |
| 2011 | 644,406 | 114,716 | 21.66% |
| 2021 (estimate) | 750,000 | 105,594 | 16.39% |
Sources: Census 2011
Bikaner District Population
Bikaner district is one of the largest districts of Rajasthan by area and plays an important role in agriculture and administration in the region. As per Census 2011, the population of Bikaner District was 2,363,937 (23.63 lakh). Based on recent growth trends, the estimated population of Bikaner District in 2026 is around 28 lakh.
👉 Projected Population of Bikaner District (2026): ~28 lakh
Census 2011 Data
| Particulars | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,363,937 (23.63 lakh) |
| Male Population | 1,240,801 |
| Female Population | 1,123,136 |
| Literacy Rate | 65.13% |
| Sex Ratio | 905 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 908 |
Religion in Bikaner District
| Religion | Percent |
| Hinduism | 87.71% |
| Islam | 9.97% |
| Jainism | 1.31% |
| Sikhism | 0.85% |
| Other or not stated | 0.16% |
Source: Census of India 2011
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