Balarampur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Balarampur Tehsil has a population of 1.38 Lac (1,37,950) with 71.00 k (70,995) males and 66.96 k (66,955) females.The sex ratio in Balarampur is 944, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Balarampur Tehsil is 20.12 k (20,118) which is 14.58% of Balarampur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Balarampur Tehsil is 936 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Balarampur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.

1.38 Lac

Toatl Population

71.00 k

Male Population

66.96 k

Female Population

Balarampur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Balarampur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.50 Lac (1,50,168), indicating a 8.86% increased from Balarampur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 76.81 k, and the estimated female population is 73.36 k.

Balarampur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Balarampur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.51 Lac (1,50,888), projecting a 9.38% increased from Balarampur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 77.13 k, and the estimated female population is 73.75 k.

Balarampur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Balarampur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.09 Lac (1,08,829), accounting for 78.89% of the Balarampur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 56.05 k (56,049), and the Hindu female population is around 52.78 k (52,780).

Balarampur Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Balarampur Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 20.30 k (20,302), accounting for 14.72% of the Balarampur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 10.25 k (10,254), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 10.05 k (10,048).

Balarampur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,08,82978.89%
Other religions and persuasions20,30214.72%
Muslim7,9665.77%
Christian6480.47%
Religion not stated1670.12%
Jain200.01%
Sikh170.01%
Buddhist10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Balarampur Urban Population

The Urban population of Balarampur Tehsil is 24.43 k (24,431), with 12.68 k (12,681) being males and 11.75 k (11,750) being females, making up 17.71% of the Balarampur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 927 females for every 1000 males.

Balarampur Rural Population

The Rural population of Balarampur Tehsil is 1.14 Lac (1,13,519), with 58.31 k (58,314) being males and 55.21 k (55,205) being females, making up 82.29% of the Balarampur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Balarampur Literacy Rate

Balarampur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 60.4% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Balarampur Tehsil is 74.18 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Balarampur Tehsil is 45.82 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Balarampur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.98%, while in the rural regions of Balarampur Tehsil, it is around 57.19%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Balarampur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 60.4 74.18 45.82
Urban Area 74.98 84.45 64.77
Rural Area 57.19 71.89 41.69

Literacy Rate by Religion in Balarampur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 62.35 75.93 47.96
Other religions and persuasions 46.83 61.06 32.3
Muslim 65.86 80.33 50.08
Christian 89.32 95.87 74.87

Balarampur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Balarampur Tehsil is 16.43 k (16,427) with 8.54 k (8,542) males and 7.89 k (7,885) females, which is 11.91% of Balarampur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 924 females for every 1000 males.

Balarampur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Balarampur Tehsil is 43.74 k (43,738) with 22.14 k (22,141) males and 21.60 k (21,597) females, which is 31.71% of Balarampur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Balarampur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 944
Urban Area 927
Rural Area 947

Sex Ratio by Religion in Balarampur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 942
Other religions and persuasions 980
Muslim 919
Christian 470

Balarampur Area & Households

The Total Area of Balarampur Tehsil is 301.2 Square KM, with a population density of 458 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Balarampur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Balarampur Tehsil are 90.The Total Number of households in Balarampur Tehsil are 26.26 k(26,255).

Balarampur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Balarampur Tehsil, there are about 56.68 k (56,675) workers, making up nearly 41.08% of the Balarampur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 37.80 k (37,799) are male workers, and about 18.88 k (18,876) are female workers.

Balarampur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.50 Lac (1,50,168) 8.86%
2025 1.51 Lac (1,50,888) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 1.51 Lac (1,51,478) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 1.52 Lac (1,51,973) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 1.52 Lac (1,52,467) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 1.53 Lac (1,52,962) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 1.53 Lac (1,53,457) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 1.54 Lac (1,53,797) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 1.54 Lac (1,54,027) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 1.54 Lac (1,54,257) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 1.54 Lac (1,54,487) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 1.55 Lac (1,54,717) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 1.55 Lac (1,54,946) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Balarampur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.55 Lac (1,54,946), with a male population of 78.67 k (78,668) and a female population of 76.27 k (76,272). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Balarampur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Balarampur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Balarampur is 1.38 Lac (1,37,950).

The estimated population of Balarampur in 2024 is approximately 1.50 Lac (1,50,168).

Hindu constitute 78.89% of Balarampur population, amounting to approximately 1.09 Lac (1,08,829) people.

Other religions and persuasions constitute 14.72% of Balarampur population, totaling around 20.30 k (20,302) people.

Hindu: 78.89%, Other religions and persuasions: 14.72%, Muslim: 5.77%, Christian: 0.47%, Religion not stated: 0.12%, Jain: 0.01%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Balarampur is 16.43 k (11.91%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 43.74 k (31.71%).

In Balarampur, 24.43 k (17.71%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.14 Lac (82.29%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Balarampur is 60.4%, with male literacy at 74.18% and female literacy at 45.82%.

The sex ratio in Balarampur is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Balarampur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.