Bikaner
Bikaner is a district and city located in Rajasthan State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Bikaner district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Tehsil or sub-districts.
Bikaner District overview
Bikaner is Town in Rajasthan serves as administrative headquarter of Bikaner district. Total area of Bikaner District is 30,239 km² including 30,029 km² rural area and 210 km² urban area. There are 8 Tehsils part of Bikaner District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Bikaner District, Bikaner has 919 villages.
Kolayat is the largest tehsil in Bikaner district by area covering 8072 km2 and Khajuwala is the smallest tehsil in Bikaner district by area covering 2036.45 km2. Bikaner is the largest tehsil by population while Poogal is the smallest tehsil by population in Bikaner district.
Population of Bikaner District
As of the 2011 census, Bikaner district has a population of approximately 2,363,937 peoples which is divided into urban population of 800,384 and rular population of 1,563,553. The population density in Bikaner region is about 78.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,240,801 | 1,123,136 | 2,363,937 |
| Rural | 821,434 | 742,119 | 1,563,553 |
| Urban | 419,367 | 381,017 | 800,384 |
Households of Bikaner District
There are about 384,944 houses in the district, including 139,973 urban houses and 244,971 rural houses. The average household size is about 6.14 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 384,944 |
| Rural | 244,971 |
| Urban | 139,973 |
List Of Tehsil in Bikaner District
Bikaner district is divided into several Tehsils or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 8 tehsils in Bikaner district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Tehsil in Bikaner:
| Tehsil | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bikaner | 3,698.6 | 919,706 |
| Chhatargarh | 2,146.0 | 82,488 |
| Khajuwala | 2,036.5 | 88,730 |
| Kolayat | 8,072.0 | 261,028 |
| Lunkaransar | 5,099.2 | 213,627 |
| Nokha | 3,790.6 | 436,876 |
| Poogal | 2,412.0 | 67,163 |
| Sridungargarh | 2,984.3 | 294,319 |
Frequently Asked Question About Bikaner District
How many villages are there in Bikaner district ?
There are 919 villages in the Bikaner district.
What is the population of Bikaner district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Bikaner district is 2,363,937
How many town or city are there in Bikaner district ?
There are 6 town or city in the Bikaner district.
How many Tehsil in Bikaner district ?
There are 8 Tehsil in Bikaner district.
Which is the largest Tehsil in Bikaner district
Kolayat is the largest Tehsil in Bikaner district.
Which is the smallest Tehsil in Bikaner district ?
Khajuwala is the smallest Tehsil in Bikaner district.
Which is the most populated Tehsil in Bikaner district ?
Bikaner is the most populated Tehsil in Bikaner district.
Which is the least populated Tehsil in Bikaner district ?
Poogal is the most least populated Tehsil in Bikaner district.