Balia Population
As per the 2011 Census, Balia Tehsil has a population of 1.82 Lac (1,82,178) with 96.87 k (96,869) males and 85.31 k (85,309) females.The sex ratio in Balia is 881, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Balia Tehsil is 35.05 k (35,051) which is 19.24% of Balia Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Balia Tehsil is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Balia Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Begusarai District in the state of BIHAR in India.
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Balia Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Balia Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.24 Lac (2,24,384), indicating a 23.17% increased from Balia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.06 Lac.
Balia Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Balia Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.28 Lac (2,27,561), projecting a 24.91% increased from Balia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.20 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.07 Lac.
Balia Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Balia Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.39 Lac (1,39,246), accounting for 76.43% of the Balia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 74.33 k (74,333), and the Hindu female population is around 64.91 k (64,913).
Balia Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Balia Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 42.10 k (42,104), accounting for 23.11% of the Balia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 22.07 k (22,069), and the Muslim female population is around 20.04 k (20,035).
Balia Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,39,246 | 76.43% |
| Muslim | 42,104 | 23.11% |
| Religion not stated | 581 | 0.32% |
| Christian | 192 | 0.11% |
| Jain | 24 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 19 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 12 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBalia Urban Population
The Urban population of Balia Tehsil is 47.55 k (47,550), with 25.05 k (25,054) being males and 22.50 k (22,496) being females, making up 26.1% of the Balia total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 898 females for every 1000 males.
Balia Rural Population
The Rural population of Balia Tehsil is 1.35 Lac (1,34,628), with 71.82 k (71,815) being males and 62.81 k (62,813) being females, making up 73.9% of the Balia total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 875 females for every 1000 males.
Balia Literacy Rate
Balia Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.95% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Balia Tehsil is 71.1 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Balia Tehsil is 55.75 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Balia Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 65.28%, while in the rural regions of Balia Tehsil, it is around 63.49%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Balia
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.95 | 71.1 | 55.75 |
| Urban Area | 65.28 | 71.37 | 58.41 |
| Rural Area | 63.49 | 71.01 | 54.8 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Balia
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 65.47 | 73.38 | 56.33 |
| Muslim | 58.83 | 63.31 | 53.81 |
| Religion not stated | 61.19 | 66.2 | 54.43 |
| Christian | 71.86 | 78.26 | 64 |
Balia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Balia Tehsil is 19.46 k (19,460) with 10.36 k (10,357) males and 9.10 k (9,103) females, which is 10.68% of Balia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 879 females for every 1000 males.
Balia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Balia Tehsil is 71 (71) with 38 (38) males and 33 (33) females, which is 0.04% of Balia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 869 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Balia
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 881 |
| Urban Area | 898 |
| Rural Area | 875 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Balia
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 874 |
| Muslim | 908 |
| Religion not stated | 730 |
| Christian | 829 |
Balia Area & Households
The Total Area of Balia Tehsil is 145.96 Square KM, with a population density of 1,248 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Balia Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Balia Tehsil are 107.The Total Number of households in Balia Tehsil are 33.81 k(33,812).
Balia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Balia Tehsil, there are about 53.15 k (53,152) workers, making up nearly 29.18% of the Balia Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 43.39 k (43,388) are male workers, and about 9.76 k (9,764) are female workers.
Balia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.24 Lac (2,24,384) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.28 Lac (2,27,561) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.31 Lac (2,30,657) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.34 Lac (2,33,694) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.37 Lac (2,36,731) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.40 Lac (2,39,768) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.43 Lac (2,42,805) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.46 Lac (2,45,593) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.48 Lac (2,48,200) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.51 Lac (2,50,808) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.53 Lac (2,53,416) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.56 Lac (2,56,024) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.59 Lac (2,58,632) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Balia Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.59 Lac (2,58,632), with a male population of 1.36 Lac (1,36,317) and a female population of 1.22 Lac (1,22,266). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Balia Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.