Bikaner
Bikaner is a district in the Rajasthan State of India. The total area of Bikaner district is 30,239 km², which includes 30,028.81 km² of rural area and 210.19 km² of urban area. There are about 857 villages in Bikaner district.
For administrative convenience, Bikaner 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.
Kolayat is the largest tehsil in bikaner district covering area of 8072.00 km² while Khajuwala is the smallest tehsil in bikaner district covering area of 2036.45 km². Bikaner is the most populous whereas Poogal is the least populous tehsil in bikaner district. There are 8 tehsils in Bikaner district. Here is the list of all Bikaner Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Bikaner District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bikaner | 3,699 | 9,19,706 |
| 2 | Chhatargarh | 2,146 | 82,488 |
| 3 | Khajuwala | 2,036 | 88,730 |
| 4 | Kolayat | 8,072 | 2,61,028 |
| 5 | Lunkaransar | 5,099 | 2,13,627 |
| 6 | Nokha | 3,791 | 4,36,876 |
| 7 | Poogal | 2,412 | 67,163 |
| 8 | Sridungargarh | 2,984 | 2,94,319 |
Population of Bikaner District
The population of Bikaner 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 Bikaner, 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 | 23,63,937 | 15,63,553 | 8,00,384 |
| Total Male Population | 12,40,801 | 8,21,434 | 4,19,367 |
| Total Female Population | 11,23,136 | 7,42,119 | 3,81,017 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,00,554 | 2,92,132 | 1,08,422 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,09,952 | 1,53,056 | 56,896 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,90,602 | 1,39,076 | 51,526 |
| Literate Population | 12,78,801 | 7,39,204 | 5,39,597 |
| Literate Male Population | 7,82,399 | 4,71,918 | 3,10,481 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,96,402 | 2,67,286 | 2,29,116 |
| Illiterate Population | 10,85,136 | 8,24,349 | 2,60,787 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,58,402 | 3,49,516 | 1,08,886 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,26,734 | 4,74,833 | 1,51,901 |
| Households | 3,84,944 | 2,44,971 | 1,39,973 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Bikaner district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Bikaner district is 23,63,937, including 12,40,801 males and 11,23,136 females. In rural areas, it is 15,63,553, including 8,21,434 males and 7,42,119 females. In urban areas, it is 8,00,384, including 4,19,367 males and 3,81,017 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Bikaner district is 4,00,554, including 2,09,952 boys and 1,90,602 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,92,132, including 1,53,056 boys and 1,39,076 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,08,422, including 56,896 boys and 51,526 girls.
- Literate population in Bikaner district is around 12,78,801, including 7,82,399 males and 4,96,402 females. In rural areas, it is 7,39,204, including 4,71,918 males and 2,67,286 females. In urban areas, it is 5,39,597, including 3,10,481 males and 2,29,116 females.
- Illiterate population in Bikaner district is about 10,85,136, including 4,58,402 males and 6,26,734 females. In rural areas, it is 8,24,349, including 3,49,516 males and 4,74,833 females. In urban areas, it is 2,60,787, including 1,08,886 males and 1,51,901 females.
- There are about 3,84,944 households in Bikaner district, including 2,44,971 in rural areas and 1,39,973 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Bikaner. 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 | 4,93,646 | 3,97,781 | 95,865 |
| SC Male Population | 2,59,532 | 2,09,550 | 49,982 |
| SC Female Population | 2,34,114 | 1,88,231 | 45,883 |
| Total ST Population | 7,779 | 3,782 | 3,997 |
| ST Male Population | 4,207 | 2,015 | 2,192 |
| ST Female Population | 3,572 | 1,767 | 1,805 |
| Population Density | 78 / km² | 52 / km² | 3,808 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Bikaner district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bikaner district is approximately 4,93,646, including 2,59,532 males and 2,34,114 females. In rural areas, it is 3,97,781, including 2,09,550 males and 1,88,231 females. In urban areas, it is 95,865, including 49,982 males and 45,883 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bikaner district is about 7,779, including 4,207 males and 3,572 females. In rural areas, it is 3,782, including 2,015 males and 1,767 females. In urban areas, it is 3,997, including 2,192 males and 1,805 females.
- Overall population density of Bikaner district is around 78 people per km². Rural areas have about 52 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,808 people per km².