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★ District of Rajasthan ★

Bikaner

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Area · — km²
Population · 23,63,937
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Bikaner — district of Rajasthan

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

District at a glance

About Bikaner

Desert landscape, camel breeding, and the ornate Junagarh Fort with intricate architecture.

District HQ
Bikaner

Must-visit places in Bikaner

fort

Junagarh Fort

A magnificent 16th-century fort with ornate palaces, courtyards, and intricate sandstone carvings.

  • temple
    Karni Mata Temple

    Ancient temple dedicated to Karni Mata, known for its thousands of sacred rats roaming freely.

  • monument
    Gajner Palace

    A stunning 19th-century palace on Gajner Lake, now a heritage hotel with beautiful architecture.

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Then & Now

Bikaner district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
15,63,553
Census 2011 baseline
+18.6%
Population · 2026
18,54,479
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,44,971
Census 2011 baseline
+17.2%
Households · 2026
2,87,129
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 · 3,298 villages

Bikaner 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
8,21,434Census 2011
Female population
7,42,119Census 2011
Sex ratio
903 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,44,971Census 2011
SC population
3,97,781Census 2011
ST population
3,782Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
18,54,479+18.6%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,87,129RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
7,32,055Census 2011
Cultivators
3,68,680Census 2011
Agri labourers
50,455Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
25.6%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
17,04,836 / 22,23,36977% complete
SBM-G toilets
3,68,515Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Bikaner district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
57 of 3,298 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • Hospital· 27
  • Temple· 16
  • PHC· 15
  • School· 2

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

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All 11 mandals of Bikaner

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3298 villages · 366 GPs
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Top villages in Bikaner

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Bikaner

How many mandals and villages are in Bikaner district?

Bikaner district has 11 mandals and 3,298 revenue villages across 366 gram panchayats in Rajasthan.

Where is the headquarters of Bikaner district?

The district headquarters of Bikaner is —.

What is the pincode of Bikaner district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Bikaner fall under?

Bikaner district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Bikaner district?

Bikaner district had a population of 23,63,937 per the 2011 Census, across 3,298 villages.

When was Bikaner district formed?

Bikaner district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Bikaner district?

Major rivers in Bikaner 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 Bikaner

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