Baleshwar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Baleshwar district in Odisha.
Administrative Details of Baleshwar
Baleshwar comprises 2,932 villages, of which 2,635 are inhabited and 297 are uninhabited. There are 5 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,33,001, spread across 3,806 square kilometers.
| Villages | 2,932(2,635 inhabited • 297 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 5 |
| Households | 5,33,001 |
| Total Area | 3,806 km² |
Baleshwar Urban & Rural Population
Baleshwar had 2,53,293 people in urban areas (10.9%) and 20,67,236 people in rural areas (89.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 20,67,236 | 89.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,53,293 | 10.9% |
| Total | 23,20,529 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Baleshwar
The total population comprises 11,85,787 males (51.1%) and 11,34,742 females (48.9%). The sex ratio is 957 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 10,56,466 | 1,29,321 | 11,85,787 |
| 👩 Female | 10,10,770 | 1,23,972 | 11,34,742 |
Literacy Rate in Baleshwar
The literacy rate is 69.86%. Male literacy stands at 76.1% while female literacy is 63.35%, indicating a gender gap of 12.75 percentage points. The total literate population is 16,21,232.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 7,99,882 | 1,02,477 | 9,02,359 |
| Literate (Female) | 6,30,459 | 88,414 | 7,18,873 |
| Total Literate | 14,30,341 | 1,90,891 | 16,21,232 |
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About Baleshwar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Baleshwar in Odisha has a total population of 23,20,529 with a literacy rate of 69.86% and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Baleshwar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.