Bishnah Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Bishnah Population 2026
1,50,229 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,52,980
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 11.5% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 751
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 7,296
Girls 5,478
Literacy Gap
10.4% Diff Male Literacy 77.3%
Female Literacy 66.9%
SC Population
44,947
40.3% of total
ST Population
1,752
1.6% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 28%
Main Workers 25,447
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 5,757
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 61.3%
Cultivators (Farmers) 25.2%
Agricultural Laborers 10.7%
Household Industries 2.8%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bishnah in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Bishnah in 2026 is 1,49,981. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Bishnah? ▼
The literacy rate of Bishnah is 72.35% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Bishnah? ▼
The sex ratio of Bishnah is 911 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Bishnah in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Bishnah in 2027 is 1,52,980. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Bishnah population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Bishnah. The Census 2011 population was 1,11,438. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Bishnah in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Bishnah had a total population of 1,11,438. This comprised 58,307 males and 53,131 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Jammu District
#4 of 4
By population size
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Rank in Jammu & Kashmir
#42 of 79
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Bishnah | Jammu Avg | Jammu & Kashmir Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 72.35% | 72.7% ↓ 0.4%
| 53.32% ↑ 19.0%
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| Sex Ratio | 911 | 889 ↑ 23 | 893 ↑ 18 |
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