Balaghat Population

As per the 2011 Census, Balaghat District has a population of 17.02 Lac (17,01,698) with 8.42 Lac (8,42,178) males and 8.60 Lac (8,59,520) females.The sex ratio in Balaghat is 1021, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Balaghat District is 2.13 Lac (2,12,931) which is 12.51% of Balaghat District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Balaghat District is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Balaghat District is listed as part of MADHYA PRADESH State in INDIA.

Balaghat Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Balaghat District current estimated population is projected to be 20.47 Lac (20,46,548), indicating a 20.27% increased from Balaghat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 10.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.39 Lac.

Balaghat Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Balaghat District estimated population is projected to be 20.70 Lac (20,70,468), projecting a 21.67% increased from Balaghat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 10.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.52 Lac.

Balaghat Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Balaghat District, with a total Hindu population of 15.19 Lac (15,19,384), accounting for 89.29% of the Balaghat District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.52 Lac (7,52,441), and the Hindu female population is around 7.67 Lac (7,66,943).

Balaghat Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Balaghat District, with a total Buddhist population of 72.16 k (72,162), accounting for 4.24% of the Balaghat District population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 35.27 k (35,272), and the Buddhist female population is around 36.89 k (36,890).

Balaghat Religion Wise Population

Balaghat Urban Population

The Urban population of Balaghat District is 2.45 Lac (2,44,816), with 1.22 Lac (1,22,384) being males and 1.22 Lac (1,22,432) being females, making up 14.39% of the Balaghat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1001 females for every 1000 males.

Balaghat Rural Population

The Rural population of Balaghat District is 14.57 Lac (14,56,882), with 7.20 Lac (7,19,794) being males and 7.37 Lac (7,37,088) being females, making up 85.61% of the Balaghat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1025 females for every 1000 males.

Balaghat Literacy Rate

Balaghat District has a literacy rate of 77.09% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Balaghat District is 85.36 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Balaghat District is 69.04 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Balaghat District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.74%, while in the rural regions of Balaghat District, it is around 75.6%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Balaghat

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	77.09	85.36	69.04
Urban Area	85.74	91.34	80.19
Rural Area	75.6	84.32	67.14

Literacy Rate by Religion in Balaghat

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	76.7	85	68.61
Buddhist	84.64	93.12	76.61
Other religions and persuasions	67.85	78.1	58.21
Muslim	87.95	93.12	82.68

Balaghat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Balaghat District is 1.25 Lac (1,25,426) with 61.58 k (61,576) males and 63.85 k (63,850) females, which is 7.37% of Balaghat District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1037 females for every 1000 males.

Balaghat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Balaghat District is 3.83 Lac (3,83,026) with 1.87 Lac (1,86,979) males and 1.96 Lac (1,96,047) females, which is 22.51% of Balaghat District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1049 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Balaghat

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1021
Urban Area	1001
Rural Area	1025

Sex Ratio by Religion in Balaghat

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1020
Buddhist	1046
Other religions and persuasions	1050
Muslim	981

Balaghat Area & Households

The Total Area of Balaghat District is 9,229 Square KM, with a population density of 184 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Balaghat District are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in Balaghat District are 1,384.The Total Number of households in Balaghat District are 3.92 Lac(3,91,836).

Balaghat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Balaghat District, there are about 8.93 Lac (8,93,014) workers, making up nearly 52.48% of the Balaghat District total population. Out of these, around 4.89 Lac (4,88,610) are male workers, and about 4.04 Lac (4,04,404) are female workers.

Balaghat - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Balaghat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036