Balurghat Population
As per the 2011 Census, Balurghat Tehsil has a population of 2.49 Lac (2,48,901) with 1.28 Lac (1,28,318) males and 1.21 Lac (1,20,583) females.The sex ratio in Balurghat is 940, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Balurghat Tehsil is 24.34 k (24,339) which is 9.78% of Balurghat Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Balurghat Tehsil is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Balurghat Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dakshin Dinajpur District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Balurghat Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Balurghat Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.71 Lac (2,70,945), indicating a 8.86% increased from Balurghat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.39 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.32 Lac.
Balurghat Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Balurghat Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.72 Lac (2,72,245), projecting a 9.38% increased from Balurghat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.39 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.33 Lac.
Balurghat Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Balurghat Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.29 Lac (2,29,446), accounting for 92.18% of the Balurghat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.18 Lac (1,18,286), and the Hindu female population is around 1.11 Lac (1,11,160).
Balurghat Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Balurghat Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 13.27 k (13,266), accounting for 5.33% of the Balurghat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.95 k (6,947), and the Muslim female population is around 6.32 k (6,319).
Balurghat Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,29,446 | 92.18% |
| Muslim | 13,266 | 5.33% |
| Christian | 4,972 | 2% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 653 | 0.26% |
| Religion not stated | 432 | 0.17% |
| Sikh | 74 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 44 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 14 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBalurghat Urban Population
The Urban population of Balurghat Tehsil is 14.76 k (14,762), with 7.45 k (7,451) being males and 7.31 k (7,311) being females, making up 5.93% of the Balurghat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Balurghat Rural Population
The Rural population of Balurghat Tehsil is 2.34 Lac (2,34,139), with 1.21 Lac (1,20,867) being males and 1.13 Lac (1,13,272) being females, making up 94.07% of the Balurghat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Balurghat Literacy Rate
Balurghat Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.88% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Balurghat Tehsil is 80.18 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Balurghat Tehsil is 67.15 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Balurghat Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.56%, while in the rural regions of Balurghat Tehsil, it is around 73.13%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Balurghat
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.88 | 80.18 | 67.15 |
| Urban Area | 85.56 | 89.62 | 81.4 |
| Rural Area | 73.13 | 79.59 | 66.21 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Balurghat
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 73.65 | 80.15 | 66.71 |
| Muslim | 77.81 | 80.69 | 74.64 |
| Christian | 75.51 | 82.01 | 69.29 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 58.04 | 64.36 | 51.99 |
Balurghat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Balurghat Tehsil is 73.25 k (73,249) with 37.88 k (37,876) males and 35.37 k (35,373) females, which is 29.43% of Balurghat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 934 females for every 1000 males.
Balurghat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Balurghat Tehsil is 66.19 k (66,189) with 33.40 k (33,400) males and 32.79 k (32,789) females, which is 26.59% of Balurghat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Balurghat
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 940 |
| Urban Area | 982 |
| Rural Area | 938 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Balurghat
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 940 |
| Muslim | 910 |
| Christian | 1045 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1054 |
Balurghat Area & Households
The Total Area of Balurghat Tehsil is 355.01 Square KM, with a population density of 701 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Balurghat Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Balurghat Tehsil are 307.The Total Number of households in Balurghat Tehsil are 61.04 k(61,037).
Balurghat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Balurghat Tehsil, there are about 1.14 Lac (1,13,610) workers, making up nearly 45.64% of the Balurghat Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 78.44 k (78,443) are male workers, and about 35.17 k (35,167) are female workers.
Balurghat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.71 Lac (2,70,945) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.72 Lac (2,72,245) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.73 Lac (2,73,309) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.74 Lac (2,74,201) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.75 Lac (2,75,094) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.76 Lac (2,75,987) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.77 Lac (2,76,880) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.77 Lac (2,77,493) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.78 Lac (2,77,908) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.78 Lac (2,78,323) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.79 Lac (2,78,739) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.79 Lac (2,79,154) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.80 Lac (2,79,566) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Balurghat Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.80 Lac (2,79,566), with a male population of 1.42 Lac (1,42,186) and a female population of 1.37 Lac (1,37,362). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Balurghat Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.