Balachaur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Balachaur Tehsil has a population of 1.89 Lac (1,88,764) with 97.86 k (97,856) males and 90.91 k (90,908) females.The sex ratio in Balachaur is 929, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Balachaur Tehsil is 20.33 k (20,326) which is 10.77% of Balachaur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Balachaur Tehsil is 855 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Balachaur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Balachaur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Balachaur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.10 Lac (2,09,971), indicating a 11.23% increased from Balachaur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.02 Lac.
Balachaur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Balachaur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.11 Lac (2,11,296), projecting a 11.94% increased from Balachaur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.09 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.02 Lac.
Balachaur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Balachaur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.36 Lac (1,36,048), accounting for 72.07% of the Balachaur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 70.92 k (70,916), and the Hindu female population is around 65.13 k (65,132).
Balachaur Sikh Population
Sikh is the second most popular religion in Balachaur Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 45.64 k (45,642), accounting for 24.18% of the Balachaur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 23.33 k (23,325), and the Sikh female population is around 22.32 k (22,317).
Balachaur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,36,048 | 72.07% |
| Sikh | 45,642 | 24.18% |
| Buddhist | 3,503 | 1.86% |
| Muslim | 1,737 | 0.92% |
| Religion not stated | 1,328 | 0.7% |
| Christian | 312 | 0.17% |
| Jain | 171 | 0.09% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 23 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBalachaur Urban Population
The Urban population of Balachaur Tehsil is 29.22 k (29,220), with 15.40 k (15,397) being males and 13.82 k (13,823) being females, making up 15.48% of the Balachaur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 898 females for every 1000 males.
Balachaur Rural Population
The Rural population of Balachaur Tehsil is 1.60 Lac (1,59,544), with 82.46 k (82,459) being males and 77.09 k (77,085) being females, making up 84.52% of the Balachaur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 935 females for every 1000 males.
Balachaur Literacy Rate
Balachaur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.45% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Balachaur Tehsil is 85.4 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Balachaur Tehsil is 68.99 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Balachaur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.8%, while in the rural regions of Balachaur Tehsil, it is around 76.84%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Balachaur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.45 | 85.4 | 68.99 |
| Urban Area | 80.8 | 86.13 | 74.94 |
| Rural Area | 76.84 | 85.26 | 67.92 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Balachaur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76.31 | 85.13 | 66.8 |
| Sikh | 81.35 | 86.79 | 75.71 |
| Buddhist | 79.24 | 86.62 | 71.61 |
| Muslim | 54.9 | 62 | 46.38 |
Balachaur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Balachaur Tehsil is 59.79 k (59,789) with 30.83 k (30,832) males and 28.96 k (28,957) females, which is 31.67% of Balachaur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 940 females for every 1000 males.
Balachaur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Balachaur Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Balachaur Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Balachaur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 929 |
| Urban Area | 898 |
| Rural Area | 935 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Balachaur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 919 |
| Sikh | 957 |
| Buddhist | 954 |
| Muslim | 835 |
Balachaur Area & Households
The Total Area of Balachaur Tehsil is 507.32 Square KM, with a population density of 372 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Balachaur Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Balachaur Tehsil are 184.The Total Number of households in Balachaur Tehsil are 39.89 k(39,894).
Balachaur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Balachaur Tehsil, there are about 65.33 k (65,325) workers, making up nearly 34.61% of the Balachaur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 52.55 k (52,547) are male workers, and about 12.78 k (12,778) are female workers.
Balachaur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.10 Lac (2,09,971) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.11 Lac (2,11,296) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.12 Lac (2,12,453) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.13 Lac (2,13,495) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.15 Lac (2,14,530) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.16 Lac (2,15,571) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.17 Lac (2,16,613) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.17 Lac (2,17,499) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.18 Lac (2,18,270) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.19 Lac (2,19,041) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.20 Lac (2,19,813) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.21 Lac (2,20,590) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.21 Lac (2,21,362) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Balachaur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.21 Lac (2,21,362), with a male population of 1.14 Lac (1,13,570) and a female population of 1.08 Lac (1,07,837). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Balachaur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.