Balod Population

As per the 2011 Census, Balod Tehsil has a population of 1.25 Lac (1,25,407) with 62.06 k (62,058) males and 63.35 k (63,349) females.The sex ratio in Balod is 1021, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Balod Tehsil is 14.08 k (14,078) which is 11.23% of Balod Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Balod Tehsil is 988 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Balod Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Durg District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.

Balod Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Balod Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.49 Lac (1,49,446), indicating a 19.17% increased from Balod's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 73.84 k, and the estimated female population is 75.61 k.

Balod Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Balod Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.51 Lac (1,51,119), projecting a 20.5% increased from Balod's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 74.66 k, and the estimated female population is 76.46 k.

Balod Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Balod Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.20 Lac (1,19,675), accounting for 95.43% of the Balod Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 59.24 k (59,236), and the Hindu female population is around 60.44 k (60,439).

Balod Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Balod Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 2.09 k (2,093), accounting for 1.67% of the Balod Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 987 (987), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 1.11 k (1,106).

Balod Religion Wise Population

Balod Urban Population

The Urban population of Balod Tehsil is 23.65 k (23,648), with 11.80 k (11,798) being males and 11.85 k (11,850) being females, making up 18.86% of the Balod total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1005 females for every 1000 males.

Balod Rural Population

The Rural population of Balod Tehsil is 1.02 Lac (1,01,759), with 50.26 k (50,260) being males and 51.50 k (51,499) being females, making up 81.14% of the Balod total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1025 females for every 1000 males.

Balod Literacy Rate

Balod Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.95% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Balod Tehsil is 90.46 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Balod Tehsil is 73.65 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Balod Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.06%, while in the rural regions of Balod Tehsil, it is around 80.52%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Balod

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	81.95	90.46	73.65
Urban Area	88.06	94	82.17
Rural Area	80.52	89.62	71.68

Literacy Rate by Religion in Balod

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	81.6	90.21	73.19
Other religions and persuasions	83.83	92.96	75.76
Muslim	89.57	96.68	82.31
Jain	97.74	99.55	95.89

Balod Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Balod Tehsil is 8.62 k (8,619) with 4.21 k (4,207) males and 4.41 k (4,412) females, which is 6.87% of Balod Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1049 females for every 1000 males.

Balod Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Balod Tehsil is 32.74 k (32,740) with 15.90 k (15,896) males and 16.84 k (16,844) females, which is 26.11% of Balod Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1060 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Balod

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1021
Urban Area	1005
Rural Area	1025

Sex Ratio by Religion in Balod

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1021
Other religions and persuasions	1121
Muslim	965
Jain	989

Balod Area & Households

The Total Area of Balod Tehsil is 333.83 Square KM, with a population density of 376 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Balod Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Balod Tehsil are 92.The Total Number of households in Balod Tehsil are 27.37 k(27,370).

Balod Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Balod Tehsil, there are about 64.43 k (64,432) workers, making up nearly 51.38% of the Balod Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 35.65 k (35,645) are male workers, and about 28.79 k (28,787) are female workers.

Balod - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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