Bhikangaon Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Bhikangaon Population 2026
2,58,537 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,63,273
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 • 16.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 932
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 16,182
Girls 15,080
Literacy Gap
17.2% Diff Male Literacy 61.5%
Female Literacy 44.3%
SC Population
13,993
7.3% of total
ST Population
88,816
46.3% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 49%
Main Workers 82,366
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 11,391
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 11.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 38.9%
Agricultural Laborers 48.3%
Household Industries 1.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bhikangaon in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Bhikangaon in 2026 is 2,58,111. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Bhikangaon? ▼
The literacy rate of Bhikangaon is 53.07% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Bhikangaon? ▼
The sex ratio of Bhikangaon is 969 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Bhikangaon in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Bhikangaon in 2027 is 2,63,273. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Bhikangaon population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Bhikangaon. The Census 2011 population was 1,91,780. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Bhikangaon in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Bhikangaon had a total population of 1,91,780. This comprised 97,404 males and 94,376 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Khargone (West Nimar) District
#7 of 9
By population size
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Rank in Madhya Pradesh
#130 of 337
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Bhikangaon | Khargone (West Nimar) Avg | Madhya Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 53.07% | 51.3% ↑ 1.8%
| 56.74% ↓ 3.7%
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| Sex Ratio | 969 | 968 ↑ 1 | 936 ↑ 34 |
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