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Bidar

ಬೀದರ್‌
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Area · — km²
Population · 17,03,300
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Bidar — district of Karnataka

Bidar is a district in Karnataka. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Bidar

Historic fort city and Deccan sultanate capital with Persian-influenced architecture and monuments.

District HQ
Bidar

Must-visit places in Bidar

fort

Bidar Fort

Medieval fort built by the Bahmani Sultanate with impressive bastions and intricate Persian architecture.

  • monument
    Ashtur Mausoleum

    Tomb of Ashtur, a Sufi saint, featuring beautiful Indo-Islamic architectural design and inlay work.

  • historical
    Chaukhandi of Hazrat Gesu Daraz

    Shrine and mausoleum of the revered Sufi saint Hazrat Gesu Daraz in the old city of Bidar.

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Then & Now

Bidar district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
12,74,869
Census 2011 baseline
+14.5%
Population · 2026
14,59,814
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,39,577
Census 2011 baseline
-74.2%
Households · 2026
61,735
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 642 villages

Bidar district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
6,49,981Census 2011
Female population
6,24,888Census 2011
Sex ratio
961 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,39,577Census 2011
SC population
3,28,140Census 2011
ST population
2,14,740Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
14,59,814+14.5%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
61,735RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
5,65,239Census 2011
Cultivators
1,26,947Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,90,043Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
70.9%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
1,46,837 / 9,44,14016% complete
SBM-G toilets
3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Bidar district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
65 of 642 villages have notable places mapped · 10%
  • Hospital· 29
  • PHC· 10
  • Temple· 8
  • High school· 6
  • School· 4
  • College· 3

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Bidar district.

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All 8 mandals of Bidar

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642 villages · 185 GPs
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Top villages in Bidar

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Bidar

How many mandals and villages are in Bidar district?

Bidar district has 8 mandals and 642 revenue villages across 185 gram panchayats in Karnataka.

Where is the headquarters of Bidar district?

The district headquarters of Bidar is —.

What is the pincode of Bidar district?

Bidar district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Bidar may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Bidar fall under?

Bidar district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Bidar district?

Bidar district had a population of 17,03,300 per the 2011 Census, across 642 villages.

When was Bidar district formed?

Bidar district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Bidar district?

Major rivers in Bidar district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Bidar

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(6 nearest)