Belma Population

As per the 2011 Census, Belma Village has a population of 2.77 k (2,773) with 1.38 k (1,384) males and 1.39 k (1,389) females.The sex ratio in Belma is 1004, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Belma Village is 372 (372) which is 13.42% of Belma Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Belma Village is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Belma village is listed as part of the Purulia - II Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.77 k

Toatl Population

1.38 k

Male Population

1.39 k

Female Population

Belma Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Belma Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.02 k (3,019), indicating a 8.86% increased from Belma's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.50 k, and the estimated female population is 1.52 k.

Belma Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Belma Village estimated population is projected to be 3.03 k (3,034), projecting a 9.38% increased from Belma's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.50 k, and the estimated female population is 1.53 k.

Belma Literacy Rate

Belma Village has a literacy rate of 66.18% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Belma Village is 81.72 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Belma Village is 50.71 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Belma

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 66.18 81.72 50.71
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 66.18 81.72 50.71

Belma Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Belma Village is 492 (492) with 251 (251) males and 241 (241) females, which is 17.74% of Belma Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Belma Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Belma Village is 47 (47) with 14 (14) males and 33 (33) females, which is 1.69% of Belma Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 2358 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Belma

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1004
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1004

Belma Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Belma Village are 536 (536).

Belma Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Belma Village, there are about 1.48 k (1,477) workers, making up nearly 53.26% of the Belma Village total population. Out of these, around 760 (760) are male workers, and about 717 (717) are female workers.

Belma - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.02 k (3,019) 8.86%
2025 3.03 k (3,034) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 3.05 k (3,045) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 3.06 k (3,055) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 3.07 k (3,065) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 3.08 k (3,075) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 3.09 k (3,085) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 3.09 k (3,092) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 3.10 k (3,097) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 3.10 k (3,101) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 3.11 k (3,106) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 3.11 k (3,111) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 3.12 k (3,115) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Belma Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.12 k (3,115), with a male population of 1.53 k (1,534) and a female population of 1.58 k (1,583). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Belma Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Belma Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Harialgara 669
2 Agoa 471
3 Kushtanr 459
4 Hirbahal 400
5 Kotra 2,316
6 Golkunra 2,703
7 Mamurjor 1,495
8 Nehalpur 0
9 Biltora 1,142
10 Andhuli 0

Belma Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Belma is 2.77 k (2,773).

The estimated population of Belma in 2024 is approximately 3.02 k (3,019).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Belma is 492 (17.74%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 47 (1.69%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Belma is 66.18%, with male literacy at 81.72% and female literacy at 50.71%.

The sex ratio in Belma is 1004 females for every 1000 males.

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