Balaghat Population in 2026
In 2026, Balaghat Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.31 Lac (3,31,178), indicating a 22.95% increased from Balaghat's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.63 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.68 Lac.
Balaghat Estimated Population in 2027
In the year 2027, Balaghat Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.34 Lac (3,34,399), projecting a 24.15% increased from Balaghat's population in the 2011 census. In 2027, the estimated male population is 1.65 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.70 Lac.
Balaghat Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Balaghat Tehsil has a population of 2.69 Lac (2,69,352) with 1.34 Lac (1,33,692) males and 1.36 Lac (1,35,660) females.The sex ratio in Balaghat is 1015, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Balaghat Tehsil is 31.49 k (31,488) which is 11.69% of Balaghat Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Balaghat Tehsil is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Balaghat Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Balaghat District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Balaghat Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Balaghat Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.30 Lac (2,30,250), accounting for 85.48% of the Balaghat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.14 Lac (1,14,462), and the Hindu female population is around 1.16 Lac (1,15,788).
Balaghat Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Balaghat Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 13.17 k (13,174), accounting for 4.89% of the Balaghat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.57 k (6,567), and the Muslim female population is around 6.61 k (6,607).
Balaghat Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,30,250 | 85.48% |
| Muslim | 13,174 | 4.89% |
| Buddhist | 12,736 | 4.73% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 8,108 | 3.01% |
| Jain | 2,760 | 1.02% |
| Christian | 1,123 | 0.42% |
| Religion not stated | 692 | 0.26% |
| Sikh | 509 | 0.19% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBalaghat Urban Population
The Urban population of Balaghat Tehsil is 1.10 Lac (1,09,903), with 55.20 k (55,201) being males and 54.70 k (54,702) being females, making up 40.8% of the Balaghat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 991 females for every 1000 males.
Balaghat Rural Population
The Rural population of Balaghat Tehsil is 1.59 Lac (1,59,449), with 78.49 k (78,491) being males and 80.96 k (80,958) being females, making up 59.2% of the Balaghat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1032 females for every 1000 males.
Balaghat Literacy Rate
Balaghat Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.35% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Balaghat Tehsil is 89.09 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Balaghat Tehsil is 75.75 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Balaghat Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.6%, while in the rural regions of Balaghat Tehsil, it is around 77.19%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Balaghat
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.35 | 89.09 | 75.75 |
| Urban Area | 89.6 | 94.12 | 85.08 |
| Rural Area | 77.19 | 85.44 | 69.26 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Balaghat
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.81 | 88.71 | 75.05 |
| Muslim | 90.64 | 93.98 | 87.35 |
| Buddhist | 88.26 | 94.72 | 82.06 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 66.57 | 77.72 | 56.21 |
Balaghat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Balaghat Tehsil is 22.61 k (22,609) with 11.10 k (11,103) males and 11.51 k (11,506) females, which is 8.39% of Balaghat Tehsil 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 Tehsil is 38.97 k (38,967) with 19.03 k (19,033) males and 19.93 k (19,934) females, which is 14.47% of Balaghat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1048 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Balaghat
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1015 |
| Urban Area | 991 |
| Rural Area | 1032 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Balaghat
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1012 |
| Muslim | 1007 |
| Buddhist | 1035 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1065 |
Balaghat Area & Households
The Total Area of Balaghat Tehsil is 1,051.05 Square KM, with a population density of 256 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Balaghat Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Balaghat Tehsil are 166.The Total Number of households in Balaghat Tehsil are 61.28 k(61,278).
Balaghat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Balaghat Tehsil, there are about 1.22 Lac (1,22,060) workers, making up nearly 45.32% of the Balaghat Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 74.41 k (74,414) are male workers, and about 47.65 k (47,646) are female workers.
Balaghat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.31 Lac (3,31,178) | 22.95% | ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.34 Lac (3,34,399) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.38 Lac (3,37,620) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.41 Lac (3,40,840) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.44 Lac (3,44,057) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.47 Lac (3,47,006) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.50 Lac (3,49,760) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.53 Lac (3,52,511) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.55 Lac (3,55,265) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.58 Lac (3,58,015) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.61 Lac (3,60,769) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Balaghat Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.61 Lac (3,60,769), with a male population of 1.77 Lac (1,77,007) and a female population of 1.84 Lac (1,83,944). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Balaghat Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.1%.