Demographics
Bhandup falls within the S-ward, as defined by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai. The population of Bhandup has risen exponentially in the last twenty years.
| Census Year | Population | Density per square km | % change in population from previous year | Sex ratio (females/1000 males) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 2,97,108 | 7860 | NA | 740 |
| 1991 | 5,68,028 | 15,027 | 91% | 813 |
| 2001 | 6,91,227 | 10,800 | 21% | 823 |
- The discordance between population and density could be due to re-drawing of ward boundaries
The majority of residents of Bhandup are Hindus by religion. The dominant language is Marathi. Although a large percentage of the residents are natives of Maharashtra, in the last few decades, there has been a huge influx of non-native residents into Bhandup, resounding the trend witnessed for Mumbai as a whole.
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