Bijapur
Bijapur is a district in the Karnataka State of India. The total area of Bijapur district is 10,498 km², which includes 10,234.53 km² of rural area and 263.47 km² of urban area. There are about 679 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.
There are 5 talukas in Bijapur district. Here is the list of all Bijapur Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Bijapur District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basavana Bagevadi | 1,973 | 3,48,721 |
| 2 | Bijapur | 2,648 | 7,21,075 |
| 3 | Indi | 2,215 | 4,21,169 |
| 4 | Muddebihal | 1,494 | 2,90,691 |
| 5 | Sindgi | 2,168 | 3,95,675 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Bijapur is the largest taluka in bijapur district by both area and population. Muddebihal is the smallest taluka in bijapur district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Bijapur | Bijapur |
| Smallest Tehsil | Muddebihal | Muddebihal |
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 | 21,77,331 | 16,75,353 | 5,01,978 |
| Total Male Population | 11,11,022 | 8,57,562 | 2,53,460 |
| Total Female Population | 10,66,309 | 8,17,791 | 2,48,518 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,18,406 | 2,51,849 | 66,557 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,64,856 | 1,30,258 | 34,598 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,53,550 | 1,21,591 | 31,959 |
| Literate Population | 12,48,268 | 8,94,132 | 3,54,136 |
| Literate Male Population | 7,30,566 | 5,38,400 | 1,92,166 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,17,702 | 3,55,732 | 1,61,970 |
| Illiterate Population | 9,29,063 | 7,81,221 | 1,47,842 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,80,456 | 3,19,162 | 61,294 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,48,607 | 4,62,059 | 86,548 |
| Households | 4,08,806 | 3,09,751 | 99,055 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Bijapur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Bijapur district is 21,77,331, including 11,11,022 males and 10,66,309 females. In rural areas, it is 16,75,353, including 8,57,562 males and 8,17,791 females. In urban areas, it is 5,01,978, including 2,53,460 males and 2,48,518 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Bijapur district is 3,18,406, including 1,64,856 boys and 1,53,550 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,51,849, including 1,30,258 boys and 1,21,591 girls. In urban areas, it is 66,557, including 34,598 boys and 31,959 girls.
- Literate population in Bijapur district is around 12,48,268, including 7,30,566 males and 5,17,702 females. In rural areas, it is 8,94,132, including 5,38,400 males and 3,55,732 females. In urban areas, it is 3,54,136, including 1,92,166 males and 1,61,970 females.
- Illiterate population in Bijapur district is about 9,29,063, including 3,80,456 males and 5,48,607 females. In rural areas, it is 7,81,221, including 3,19,162 males and 4,62,059 females. In urban areas, it is 1,47,842, including 61,294 males and 86,548 females.
- There are about 4,08,806 households in Bijapur district, including 3,09,751 in rural areas and 99,055 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 | 4,42,773 | 3,64,088 | 78,685 |
| SC Male Population | 2,26,440 | 1,86,568 | 39,872 |
| SC Female Population | 2,16,333 | 1,77,520 | 38,813 |
| Total ST Population | 39,314 | 31,644 | 7,670 |
| ST Male Population | 19,912 | 16,124 | 3,788 |
| ST Female Population | 19,402 | 15,520 | 3,882 |
| Population Density | 207 / km² | 164 / km² | 1,905 / 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 4,42,773, including 2,26,440 males and 2,16,333 females. In rural areas, it is 3,64,088, including 1,86,568 males and 1,77,520 females. In urban areas, it is 78,685, including 39,872 males and 38,813 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bijapur district is about 39,314, including 19,912 males and 19,402 females. In rural areas, it is 31,644, including 16,124 males and 15,520 females. In urban areas, it is 7,670, including 3,788 males and 3,882 females.
- Overall population density of Bijapur district is around 207 people per km². Rural areas have about 164 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,905 people per km².