Basta Population

As per the 2011 Census, Basta Tehsil has a population of 1.52 Lac (1,51,915) with 78.16 k (78,160) males and 73.76 k (73,755) females.The sex ratio in Basta is 944, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Basta Tehsil is 19.62 k (19,619) which is 12.91% of Basta Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Basta Tehsil is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Basta Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Baleshwar District in the state of ODISHA in India.

Basta Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Basta Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.68 Lac (1,68,217), indicating a 10.73% increased from Basta 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 86.12 k, and the estimated female population is 82.08 k.

Basta Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Basta Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.69 Lac (1,69,260), projecting a 11.42% increased from Basta 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 86.62 k, and the estimated female population is 82.62 k.

Basta Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Basta Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.42 Lac (1,41,675), accounting for 93.26% of the Basta Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 72.91 k (72,914), and the Hindu female population is around 68.76 k (68,761).

Basta Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Basta Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 8.37 k (8,369), accounting for 5.51% of the Basta Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.32 k (4,317), and the Muslim female population is around 4.05 k (4,052).

Basta Religion Wise Population

Basta Urban Population

The Urban population of Basta Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Basta total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Basta Rural Population

The Rural population of Basta Tehsil is 1.52 Lac (1,51,915), with 78.16 k (78,160) being males and 73.76 k (73,755) being females, making up 100% of the Basta total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Basta Literacy Rate

Basta Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.3% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Basta Tehsil is 87.1 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Basta Tehsil is 71.01 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Basta Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Basta Tehsil, it is around 79.3%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Basta

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	79.3	87.1	71.01
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	79.3	87.1	71.01

Literacy Rate by Religion in Basta

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	80.05	87.75	71.87
Muslim	70.65	80.06	60.48
Other religions and persuasions	39.81	51.44	27.41
Christian	91.06	95.27	87.5

Basta Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Basta Tehsil is 32.88 k (32,883) with 16.88 k (16,875) males and 16.01 k (16,008) females, which is 21.65% of Basta Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 949 females for every 1000 males.

Basta Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Basta Tehsil is 20.14 k (20,143) with 10.29 k (10,286) males and 9.86 k (9,857) females, which is 13.26% of Basta Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Basta

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	944
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	944

Sex Ratio by Religion in Basta

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	944
Muslim	939
Other religions and persuasions	963
Christian	1127

Basta Area & Households

The Total Area of Basta Tehsil is 324.64 Square KM, with a population density of 468 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Basta Tehsil are 304.The Total Number of households in Basta Tehsil are 35.55 k(35,550).

Basta Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Basta Tehsil, there are about 56.77 k (56,765) workers, making up nearly 37.37% of the Basta Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 44.02 k (44,022) are male workers, and about 12.74 k (12,743) are female workers.

Basta - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Basta Census Frequently Asked Questions