Bijapur
Bijapur is a district in the Chhattisgarh State of India. The total area of Bijapur district is 8,530 km², which includes 8,448.71 km² of rural area and 81.29 km² of urban area. There are about 565 villages in Bijapur district.
For administrative convenience, Bijapur district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
Bhairamgarh is the largest tehsil in bijapur district by both area and population. Bijapur is the smallest tehsil in bijapur district by area while Bhopalpattnam is the smallest tehsil by population. There are 4 tehsils in Bijapur district. Here is the list of all Bijapur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Bijapur District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhairamgarh | 2,698 | 83,706 |
| 2 | Bhopalpattnam | 1,982 | 49,390 |
| 3 | Bijapur | 1,545 | 66,448 |
| 4 | Usur | 2,305 | 55,686 |
Population of Bijapur District
The population of Bijapur offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Bijapur, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,55,230 | 2,25,630 | 29,600 |
| Total Male Population | 1,28,663 | 1,13,344 | 15,319 |
| Total Female Population | 1,26,567 | 1,12,286 | 14,281 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 42,495 | 38,329 | 4,166 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,488 | 19,317 | 2,171 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,007 | 19,012 | 1,995 |
| Literate Population | 86,919 | 68,046 | 18,873 |
| Literate Male Population | 54,076 | 43,132 | 10,944 |
| Literate Female Population | 32,843 | 24,914 | 7,929 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,68,311 | 1,57,584 | 10,727 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 74,587 | 70,212 | 4,375 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 93,724 | 87,372 | 6,352 |
| Households | 54,757 | 48,289 | 6,468 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Bijapur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Bijapur district is 2,55,230, including 1,28,663 males and 1,26,567 females. In rural areas, it is 2,25,630, including 1,13,344 males and 1,12,286 females. In urban areas, it is 29,600, including 15,319 males and 14,281 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Bijapur district is 42,495, including 21,488 boys and 21,007 girls. In rural areas, it is 38,329, including 19,317 boys and 19,012 girls. In urban areas, it is 4,166, including 2,171 boys and 1,995 girls.
- Literate population in Bijapur district is around 86,919, including 54,076 males and 32,843 females. In rural areas, it is 68,046, including 43,132 males and 24,914 females. In urban areas, it is 18,873, including 10,944 males and 7,929 females.
- Illiterate population in Bijapur district is about 1,68,311, including 74,587 males and 93,724 females. In rural areas, it is 1,57,584, including 70,212 males and 87,372 females. In urban areas, it is 10,727, including 4,375 males and 6,352 females.
- There are about 54,757 households in Bijapur district, including 48,289 in rural areas and 6,468 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Bijapur. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 10,122 | 7,567 | 2,555 |
| SC Male Population | 5,145 | 3,807 | 1,338 |
| SC Female Population | 4,977 | 3,760 | 1,217 |
| Total ST Population | 2,04,189 | 1,88,527 | 15,662 |
| ST Male Population | 1,01,519 | 93,764 | 7,755 |
| ST Female Population | 1,02,670 | 94,763 | 7,907 |
| Population Density | 30 / km² | 27 / km² | 364 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Bijapur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bijapur district is approximately 10,122, including 5,145 males and 4,977 females. In rural areas, it is 7,567, including 3,807 males and 3,760 females. In urban areas, it is 2,555, including 1,338 males and 1,217 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bijapur district is about 2,04,189, including 1,01,519 males and 1,02,670 females. In rural areas, it is 1,88,527, including 93,764 males and 94,763 females. In urban areas, it is 15,662, including 7,755 males and 7,907 females.
- Overall population density of Bijapur district is around 30 people per km². Rural areas have about 27 people per km². Urban areas have about 364 people per km².