Bilaspur

Bilaspur is a district in the Himachal Pradesh State of India. Total area of Bilaspur is 1,167 km² including 1,149.47 km² rural area and 17.53 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Bilaspur has a population of 3,81,956 peoples, out of which urban population is 25,129 while rural population is 3,56,827. Bilaspur has a sex ratio of approximately 981 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 327 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 80,485 houses in the district, including 5,773 urban houses and 74,712 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 953 villages in bilaspur district.

The Bilaspur district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Jhanduta is the largest tehsil in bilaspur district by both area and population. Bharari is the smallest tehsil in bilaspur district by area while Namhol is the smallest tehsil by population. There are 6 tehsils in Bilaspur district. Here is the list of all Bilaspur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Bilaspur District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Bharari9545,713
2Bilaspur Sadar18075,714
3Ghumarwin19289,516
4Jhanduta32991,562
5Naina Devi26946,684
6Namhol10132,767

Population of Bilaspur District

The population of Bilaspur 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 Bilaspur, 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 3,81,956 3,56,827 25,129
Total Male Population 1,92,764 1,79,653 13,111
Total Female Population 1,89,192 1,77,174 12,018
Child Population (Age 0–6) 41,956 39,501 2,455
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 22,084 20,752 1,332
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 19,872 18,749 1,123
Literate Population 2,87,620 2,66,816 20,804
Literate Male Population 1,55,599 1,44,487 11,112
Literate Female Population 1,32,021 1,22,329 9,692
Illiterate Population 94,336 90,011 4,325
Illiterate Male Population 37,165 35,166 1,999
Illiterate Female Population 57,171 54,845 2,326
Households 80,485 74,712 5,773

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Bilaspur. 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 98,989 93,678 5,311
SC Male Population 50,271 47,550 2,721
SC Female Population 48,718 46,128 2,590
Total ST Population 10,693 10,334 359
ST Male Population 5,485 5,290 195
ST Female Population 5,208 5,044 164
Population Density 327 / km² 310 / km² 1,433 / km²