Bhavani Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Bhavani Population 2026
5,18,977 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
5,22,829
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 0.81% 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 • 8.8% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 938
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 20,935
Girls 19,644
Literacy Gap
15.8% Diff Male Literacy 68.3%
Female Literacy 52.5%
SC Population
72,962
15.9% of total
ST Population
5,573
1.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 56%
Main Workers 2,40,751
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 16,058
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 35.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 17.2%
Agricultural Laborers 40.8%
Household Industries 6.7%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,23,708 | 4,59,517 | +8.45% |
| Literacy Rate | 52.82% | 60.53% | +7.7% |
| Sex Ratio | 949 | 970 | +21 |
Decadal Growth Rate
8.45%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
0.81%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bhavani in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Bhavani in 2026 is 5,18,628. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 0.81%.
What is the literacy rate of Bhavani? ▼
The literacy rate of Bhavani is 60.53% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Bhavani? ▼
The sex ratio of Bhavani is 970 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 Bhavani in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Bhavani in 2027 is 5,22,829. This projection is based on the 0.81% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Bhavani population changed since 2001? ▼
Bhavani population grew from 4,23,708 in 2001 to 4,59,517 in 2011, a decadal growth of 8.45%. The annual compound growth rate was 0.81%.
What was the population of Bhavani in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Bhavani had a total population of 4,59,517. This comprised 2,33,314 males and 2,26,203 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Erode District
#2 of 5
By population size
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Rank in Tamil Nadu
#38 of 210
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Bhavani | Erode Avg | Tamil Nadu Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 60.53% | 64.82% ↓ 4.3%
| 69.99% ↓ 9.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 970 | 992 ↓ 22 | 1000 ↓ 30 |
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