Balijana Population
As per the 2011 Census, Balijana Tehsil has a population of 2.80 Lac (2,80,438) with 1.43 Lac (1,42,792) males and 1.38 Lac (1,37,646) females.The sex ratio in Balijana is 964, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Balijana Tehsil is 45.91 k (45,909) which is 16.37% of Balijana Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Balijana Tehsil is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Balijana Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Goalpara District in the state of ASSAM in India.
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Balijana Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Balijana Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.23 Lac (3,23,323), indicating a 15.29% increased from Balijana's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.64 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.59 Lac.
Balijana Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Balijana Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.26 Lac (3,26,311), projecting a 16.36% increased from Balijana's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.65 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.61 Lac.
Balijana Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Balijana Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.58 Lac (1,57,674), accounting for 56.22% of the Balijana Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 80.51 k (80,514), and the Muslim female population is around 77.16 k (77,160).
Balijana Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Balijana Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 90.50 k (90,497), accounting for 32.27% of the Balijana Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 45.77 k (45,767), and the Hindu female population is around 44.73 k (44,730).
Balijana Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 1,57,674 | 56.22% |
| Hindu | 90,497 | 32.27% |
| Christian | 31,561 | 11.25% |
| Sikh | 312 | 0.11% |
| Jain | 227 | 0.08% |
| Religion not stated | 113 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 29 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 25 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBalijana Urban Population
The Urban population of Balijana Tehsil is 74.93 k (74,929), with 37.89 k (37,886) being males and 37.04 k (37,043) being females, making up 26.72% of the Balijana total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Balijana Rural Population
The Rural population of Balijana Tehsil is 2.06 Lac (2,05,509), with 1.05 Lac (1,04,906) being males and 1.01 Lac (1,00,603) being females, making up 73.28% of the Balijana total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Balijana Literacy Rate
Balijana Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.18% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Balijana Tehsil is 75.87 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Balijana Tehsil is 68.37 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Balijana Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.39%, while in the rural regions of Balijana Tehsil, it is around 70.2%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Balijana
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.18 | 75.87 | 68.37 |
| Urban Area | 77.39 | 81.36 | 73.34 |
| Rural Area | 70.2 | 73.79 | 66.45 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Balijana
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 61.46 | 64.69 | 58.08 |
| Hindu | 85.47 | 90.52 | 80.34 |
| Christian | 83.19 | 85.39 | 80.93 |
| Sikh | 99.02 | 99.32 | 92.31 |
Balijana Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Balijana Tehsil is 11.93 k (11,931) with 6.07 k (6,066) males and 5.87 k (5,865) females, which is 4.25% of Balijana Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Balijana Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Balijana Tehsil is 70.56 k (70,563) with 35.68 k (35,678) males and 34.89 k (34,885) females, which is 25.16% of Balijana Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Balijana
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 964 |
| Urban Area | 978 |
| Rural Area | 959 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Balijana
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 959 |
| Hindu | 978 |
| Christian | 970 |
| Sikh | 55 |
Balijana Area & Households
The Total Area of Balijana Tehsil is 498.45 Square KM, with a population density of 563 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Balijana Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Balijana Tehsil are 220.The Total Number of households in Balijana Tehsil are 54.89 k(54,891).
Balijana Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Balijana Tehsil, there are about 1.02 Lac (1,02,460) workers, making up nearly 36.54% of the Balijana Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 75.77 k (75,774) are male workers, and about 26.69 k (26,686) are female workers.
Balijana - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.23 Lac (3,23,323) | 15.29% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.26 Lac (3,26,311) | 16.36% | 1.07 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.29 Lac (3,29,095) | 17.35% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.32 Lac (3,31,735) | 18.29% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.34 Lac (3,34,376) | 19.23% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.37 Lac (3,37,017) | 20.17% | 0.94 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.40 Lac (3,39,657) | 21.12% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.42 Lac (3,42,013) | 21.96% | 0.84 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.44 Lac (3,44,154) | 22.72% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.46 Lac (3,46,304) | 23.49% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.48 Lac (3,48,445) | 24.25% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.51 Lac (3,50,595) | 25.02% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.53 Lac (3,52,736) | 25.78% | 0.76 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Balijana Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.53 Lac (3,52,736), with a male population of 1.78 Lac (1,77,910) and a female population of 1.75 Lac (1,74,848). This reflects a total growth of 25.78% from Balijana Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.87%.