Balu Population in 2025
In 2025, Balu Village current estimated population is projected to be 7.69 k (7,692), indicating a 22.32% increased from Balu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.87 k, and the estimated female population is 3.82 k.
Balu Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Balu Village estimated population is projected to be 7.78 k (7,780), projecting a 23.73% increased from Balu's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 3.91 k, and the estimated female population is 3.87 k.
Balu Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Balu Village has a population of 6.29 k (6,288) with 3.18 k (3,175) males and 3.11 k (3,113) females.The sex ratio in Balu is 981, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Balu Village is 1.29 k (1,291) which is 20.53% of Balu Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Balu Village is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Balu village is listed as part of the Balumath Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Latehar District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Balu Literacy Rate
Balu Village has a literacy rate of 46.87% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Balu Village is 56.98 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Balu Village is 36.57 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Balu
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 46.87 | 56.98 | 36.57 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 46.87 | 56.98 | 36.57 |
Balu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Balu Village is 1.18 k (1,176) with 605 (605) males and 571 (571) females, which is 18.7% of Balu Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 944 females for every 1000 males.
Balu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Balu Village is 2.98 k (2,977) with 1.49 k (1,493) males and 1.48 k (1,484) females, which is 47.34% of Balu Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 994 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Balu
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 981 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 981 |
Balu Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Balu Village are 1.10 k(1,104).
Balu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Balu Village, there are about 2.99 k (2,994) workers, making up nearly 47.61% of the Balu Village total population. Out of these, around 1.58 k (1,579) are male workers, and about 1.42 k (1,415) are female workers.
Balu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.69 k (7,692) | 22.32% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 7.78 k (7,780) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 7.87 k (7,865) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 7.95 k (7,950) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 8.04 k (8,035) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 8.12 k (8,120) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 8.20 k (8,199) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 8.27 k (8,272) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 8.35 k (8,346) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 8.42 k (8,419) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 8.49 k (8,492) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 8.57 k (8,566) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Balu Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.57 k (8,566), with a male population of 4.29 k (4,285) and a female population of 4.28 k (4,283). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Balu Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.
Balu Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jhabar | 1,835 |
| 2 | Dumbu | 776 |
| 3 | Ichak | 1,289 |
| 4 | Ghutam | 1,002 |
| 5 | Tumbagara | 327 |
| 6 | Kurian Kalan | 526 |
| 7 | Lejang | 726 |
| 8 | Kuriam Khurd | 758 |
| 9 | Lundibar | 35 |
| 10 | Gurtur | 473 |