Balaghat Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh.
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.
| Villages | 1,384(1,272 inhabited • 112 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 13 |
| Households | 3,91,836 |
| Total Area | 9,229 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 Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 14,56,882 | 85.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,44,816 | 14.4% |
| Total | 17,01,698 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
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
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,19,794 | 1,22,384 | 8,42,178 |
| 👩 Female | 7,37,088 | 1,22,432 | 8,59,520 |
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
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,27,089 | 99,379 | 6,26,468 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,33,129 | 88,026 | 5,21,155 |
| Total Literate | 9,60,218 | 1,87,405 | 11,47,623 |
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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.