Balaghat Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh.

Total Population
17,01,698
Male
8,42,178
49.5%
Female
8,59,520
50.5%
Sex Ratio
1021
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
67.44%
Density
184
per km²

Administrative Details of Balaghat

Balaghat comprises 1,384 villages, of which 1,272 are inhabited and 112 are uninhabited. There are 13 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,91,836, spread across 9,229 square kilometers.

Villages1,384(1,272 inhabited112 uninhabited)
Urban Towns13
Households3,91,836
Total Area9,229 km²

Balaghat Urban & Rural Population

Balaghat had 2,44,816 people in urban areas (14.4%) and 14,56,882 people in rural areas (85.6%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural14,56,88285.6%
🏙️ Urban2,44,81614.4%
Total17,01,698100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population14,56,882
Urban Population2,44,816

Gender Distribution in Balaghat

The total population comprises 8,42,178 males (49.5%) and 8,59,520 females (50.5%). The sex ratio is 1021 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male7,19,7941,22,3848,42,178
👩 Female7,37,0881,22,4328,59,520
Male Population8,42,178
49.5% of total
Female Population8,59,520
50.5% of total

Literacy Rate in Balaghat

The literacy rate is 67.44%. Male literacy stands at 74.39% while female literacy is 60.63%, indicating a gender gap of 13.76 percentage points. The total literate population is 11,47,623.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)5,27,08999,3796,26,468
Literate (Female)4,33,12988,0265,21,155
Total Literate9,60,2181,87,40511,47,623
Male Literacy Rate74.39%
Female Literacy Rate60.63%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Balaghat?
According to Census 2011, Balaghat has a total population of 17,01,698. This includes 14,56,882 people in rural areas and 2,44,816 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Balaghat?
Balaghat has 8,42,178 males (49.5%) and 8,59,520 females (50.5%).
What is the sex ratio of Balaghat?
The sex ratio of Balaghat is 1021 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Balaghat?
Balaghat has an overall literacy rate of 67.44%. The male literacy rate is 74.39% and the female literacy rate is 60.63%.
What is the total area of Balaghat?
Balaghat covers a total area of 9,229 square kilometers with a population density of 184 persons per square kilometer.

About Balaghat Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh has a total population of 17,01,698 with a literacy rate of 67.44% and a sex ratio of 1021 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Balaghat district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh.