Balapur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Balapur Tehsil has a population of 1.89 Lac (1,89,412) with 97.37 k (97,371) males and 92.04 k (92,041) females.The sex ratio in Balapur is 946, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Balapur Tehsil is 23.90 k (23,899) which is 12.62% of Balapur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Balapur Tehsil is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Balapur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Akola District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.

1.89 Lac

Toatl Population

97.37 k

Male Population

92.04 k

Female Population

Balapur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Balapur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.14 Lac (2,14,217), indicating a 13.1% increased from Balapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.04 Lac.

Balapur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Balapur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.16 Lac (2,15,848), projecting a 13.96% increased from Balapur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.04 Lac.

Balapur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Balapur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 95.55 k (95,551), accounting for 50.45% of the Balapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 49.21 k (49,212), and the Hindu female population is around 46.34 k (46,339).

Balapur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Balapur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 50.11 k (50,111), accounting for 26.46% of the Balapur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 25.72 k (25,722), and the Muslim female population is around 24.39 k (24,389).

Balapur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu95,55150.45%
Muslim50,11126.46%
Buddhist41,15721.73%
Religion not stated1,3110.69%
Jain5980.32%
Christian5620.3%
Sikh810.04%
Other religions and persuasions410.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Balapur Urban Population

The Urban population of Balapur Tehsil is 44.59 k (44,594), with 22.91 k (22,909) being males and 21.69 k (21,685) being females, making up 23.54% of the Balapur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Balapur Rural Population

The Rural population of Balapur Tehsil is 1.45 Lac (1,44,818), with 74.46 k (74,462) being males and 70.36 k (70,356) being females, making up 76.46% of the Balapur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 945 females for every 1000 males.

Balapur Literacy Rate

Balapur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 87.39% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Balapur Tehsil is 92.16 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Balapur Tehsil is 82.37 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Balapur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.25%, while in the rural regions of Balapur Tehsil, it is around 86.83%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Balapur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 87.39 92.16 82.37
Urban Area 89.25 91.75 86.6
Rural Area 86.83 92.28 81.08

Literacy Rate by Religion in Balapur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 88.87 93.62 83.84
Muslim 89.34 91.33 87.23
Buddhist 81.52 89.62 73.02
Religion not stated 87.38 93.94 80.94

Balapur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Balapur Tehsil is 43.10 k (43,099) with 22.06 k (22,063) males and 21.04 k (21,036) females, which is 22.75% of Balapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Balapur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Balapur Tehsil is 4.52 k (4,518) with 2.37 k (2,369) males and 2.15 k (2,149) females, which is 2.39% of Balapur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 908 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Balapur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 946
Urban Area 947
Rural Area 945

Sex Ratio by Religion in Balapur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 942
Muslim 949
Buddhist 951
Religion not stated 990

Balapur Area & Households

The Total Area of Balapur Tehsil is 702.03 Square KM, with a population density of 270 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Balapur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Balapur Tehsil are 98.The Total Number of households in Balapur Tehsil are 41.11 k(41,112).

Balapur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Balapur Tehsil, there are about 85.32 k (85,317) workers, making up nearly 45.04% of the Balapur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 54.77 k (54,766) are male workers, and about 30.55 k (30,551) are female workers.

Balapur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.14 Lac (2,14,217) 13.1%
2025 2.16 Lac (2,15,848) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 2.17 Lac (2,17,337) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 2.19 Lac (2,18,725) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 2.20 Lac (2,20,113) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 2.21 Lac (2,21,499) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 2.23 Lac (2,22,888) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 2.24 Lac (2,24,112) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 2.25 Lac (2,25,222) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 2.26 Lac (2,26,332) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 2.27 Lac (2,27,441) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 2.29 Lac (2,28,551) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 2.30 Lac (2,29,659) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Balapur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.30 Lac (2,29,659), with a male population of 1.19 Lac (1,18,574) and a female population of 1.11 Lac (1,11,077). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Balapur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Balapur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Balapur is 1.89 Lac (1,89,412).

The estimated population of Balapur in 2024 is approximately 2.14 Lac (2,14,217).

Hindu constitute 50.45% of Balapur population, amounting to approximately 95.55 k (95,551) people.

Muslim constitute 26.46% of Balapur population, totaling around 50.11 k (50,111) people.

Hindu: 50.45%, Muslim: 26.46%, Buddhist: 21.73%, Religion not stated: 0.69%, Jain: 0.32%, Christian: 0.3%, Sikh: 0.04%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Balapur is 43.10 k (22.75%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 4.52 k (2.39%).

In Balapur, 44.59 k (23.54%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.45 Lac (76.46%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balapur is 87.39%, with male literacy at 92.16% and female literacy at 82.37%.

The sex ratio in Balapur is 946 females for every 1000 males.

Balapur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.68% up to 2036.