Baleshwar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Baleshwar District has a population of 23.21 Lac (23,20,529) with 11.86 Lac (11,85,787) males and 11.35 Lac (11,34,742) females.The sex ratio in Baleshwar is 957, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Baleshwar District is 2.89 Lac (2,88,672) which is 12.44% of Baleshwar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Baleshwar District is 944 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Baleshwar District is listed as part of ODISHA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Baleshwar Population Census 2011
- Baleshwar Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Baleshwar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Baleshwar District current estimated population is projected to be 25.70 Lac (25,69,533), indicating a 10.73% increased from Baleshwar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 13.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 12.63 Lac.
Baleshwar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Baleshwar District estimated population is projected to be 25.85 Lac (25,85,477), projecting a 11.42% increased from Baleshwar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 13.14 Lac, and the estimated female population is 12.71 Lac.
Baleshwar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Baleshwar District, with a total Hindu population of 21.98 Lac (21,97,709), accounting for 94.71% of the Baleshwar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 11.24 Lac (11,23,600), and the Hindu female population is around 10.74 Lac (10,74,109).
Baleshwar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Baleshwar District, with a total Muslim population of 94.25 k (94,254), accounting for 4.06% of the Baleshwar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 47.86 k (47,859), and the Muslim female population is around 46.40 k (46,395).
Baleshwar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 21,97,709 | 94.71% |
| Muslim | 94,254 | 4.06% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 18,345 | 0.79% |
| Christian | 6,434 | 0.28% |
| Religion not stated | 3,238 | 0.14% |
| Sikh | 237 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 201 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 111 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBaleshwar Urban Population
The Urban population of Baleshwar District is 2.53 Lac (2,53,293), with 1.29 Lac (1,29,321) being males and 1.24 Lac (1,23,972) being females, making up 10.92% of the Baleshwar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Baleshwar Rural Population
The Rural population of Baleshwar District is 20.67 Lac (20,67,236), with 10.56 Lac (10,56,466) being males and 10.11 Lac (10,10,770) being females, making up 89.08% of the Baleshwar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Baleshwar Literacy Rate
Baleshwar District has a literacy rate of 79.79% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Baleshwar District is 87 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Baleshwar District is 72.28 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Baleshwar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.67%, while in the rural regions of Baleshwar District, it is around 79.18%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Baleshwar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.79 | 87 | 72.28 |
| Urban Area | 84.67 | 89.1 | 80.07 |
| Rural Area | 79.18 | 86.74 | 71.3 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Baleshwar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.42 | 87.57 | 72.95 |
| Muslim | 69.82 | 77.43 | 61.93 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 51.1 | 64.35 | 37.36 |
| Christian | 85.75 | 89.79 | 81.98 |
Baleshwar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Baleshwar District is 4.79 Lac (4,78,586) with 2.44 Lac (2,43,597) males and 2.35 Lac (2,34,989) females, which is 20.62% of Baleshwar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Baleshwar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Baleshwar District is 2.76 Lac (2,75,678) with 1.38 Lac (1,37,748) males and 1.38 Lac (1,37,930) females, which is 11.88% of Baleshwar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1002 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Baleshwar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 957 |
| Urban Area | 959 |
| Rural Area | 957 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Baleshwar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 956 |
| Muslim | 970 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 971 |
| Christian | 1055 |
Baleshwar Area & Households
The Total Area of Baleshwar District is 3,806 Square KM, with a population density of 610 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Baleshwar District are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Baleshwar District are 2,932.The Total Number of households in Baleshwar District are 5.33 Lac(5,33,001).
Baleshwar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Baleshwar District, there are about 9.33 Lac (9,32,707) workers, making up nearly 40.19% of the Baleshwar District total population. Out of these, around 6.84 Lac (6,84,020) are male workers, and about 2.49 Lac (2,48,687) are female workers.
Baleshwar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Baleshwar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 6,79,046, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 23,20,529 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 30.05% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 12.55%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Baleshwar District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 6,79,046 to 23,20,529.
- The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 30.05%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 6.79 Lac | --- | --- | 3.29 Lac | 3.50 Lac |
| 1911 | 6.70 Lac | -9.42 k | -1.387534865 | 3.21 Lac | 3.49 Lac |
| 1921 | 6.23 Lac | -46.79 k | -6.98720476 | 2.97 Lac | 3.26 Lac |
| 1931 | 6.31 Lac | 8.02 k | 1.287818944 | 3.07 Lac | 3.24 Lac |
| 1941 | 6.60 Lac | 29.53 k | 4.681092546 | 3.26 Lac | 3.34 Lac |
| 1951 | 6.59 Lac | -1.65 k | -0.249247412 | 3.37 Lac | 3.21 Lac |
| 1961 | 8.39 Lac | 1.80 Lac | 27.37627174 | 4.29 Lac | 4.10 Lac |
| 1971 | 10.91 Lac | 2.52 Lac | 30.0506149 | 5.55 Lac | 5.36 Lac |
| 1981 | 13.58 Lac | 2.66 Lac | 24.42170761 | 6.91 Lac | 6.67 Lac |
| 1991 | 16.97 Lac | 3.39 Lac | 24.95759457 | 8.68 Lac | 8.29 Lac |
| 2001 | 20.25 Lac | 3.28 Lac | 19.32855628 | 10.37 Lac | 9.88 Lac |
| 2011 | 23.21 Lac | 2.96 Lac | 14.62187356 | 11.86 Lac | 11.35 Lac |
Baleshwar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.70 Lac (25,69,533) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 25.85 Lac (25,85,477) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 25.99 Lac (25,99,277) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 26.11 Lac (26,11,482) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 26.24 Lac (26,23,743) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 26.36 Lac (26,35,948) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 26.48 Lac (26,48,209) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 26.58 Lac (26,58,215) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 26.67 Lac (26,66,627) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 26.75 Lac (26,75,094) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 26.83 Lac (26,83,451) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 26.92 Lac (26,91,917) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 27.00 Lac (27,00,329) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Baleshwar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 27.00 Lac (27,00,329), with a male population of 13.67 Lac (13,66,895) and a female population of 13.33 Lac (13,33,140). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Baleshwar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.