Bhitarwar Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Bhitarwar Population 2026
49,602 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
47,292
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of -5.07% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. 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 • 15.2% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 873
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 8,813
Girls 7,692
Literacy Gap
22.4% Diff Male Literacy 65.8%
Female Literacy 43.4%
SC Population
25,579
23.5% of total
ST Population
7,619
7.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 43%
Main Workers 31,271
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 15,875
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 11.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 46.4%
Agricultural Laborers 40.5%
Household Industries 1.3%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,83,024 | 1,08,726 | -40.59% |
| Literacy Rate | 46.32% | 55.42% | +9.1% |
| Sex Ratio | 848 | 867 | +19 |
Decadal Growth Rate
-40.59%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
-5.07%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bhitarwar in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Bhitarwar in 2026 is 49,818. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of -5.07%.
What is the literacy rate of Bhitarwar? ▼
The literacy rate of Bhitarwar is 55.42% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Bhitarwar? ▼
The sex ratio of Bhitarwar is 867 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Bhitarwar in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Bhitarwar in 2027 is 47,292. This projection is based on the -5.07% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Bhitarwar population changed since 2001? ▼
Bhitarwar population grew from 1,83,024 in 2001 to 1,08,726 in 2011, a decadal growth of -40.59%. The annual compound growth rate was -5.07%.
What was the population of Bhitarwar in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Bhitarwar had a total population of 1,08,726. This comprised 58,239 males and 50,487 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Gwalior District
#3 of 4
By population size
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Rank in Madhya Pradesh
#276 of 337
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Bhitarwar | Gwalior Avg | Madhya Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 55.42% | 60.62% ↓ 5.2%
| 56.74% ↓ 1.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 867 | 865 ↑ 2 | 936 ↓ 68 |
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