Balangir Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Balangir district in Odisha.
Administrative Details of Balangir
Balangir comprises 1,783 villages, of which 1,751 are inhabited and 32 are uninhabited. There are 8 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,14,749, spread across 6,575 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,783(1,751 inhabited • 32 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 8 |
| Households | 4,14,749 |
| Total Area | 6,575 km² |
Balangir Urban & Rural Population
Balangir had 1,97,381 people in urban areas (12.0%) and 14,51,616 people in rural areas (88.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 14,51,616 | 88.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,97,381 | 12.0% |
| Total | 16,48,997 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Balangir
The total population comprises 8,30,097 males (50.3%) and 8,18,900 females (49.7%). The sex ratio is 987 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,28,770 | 1,01,327 | 8,30,097 |
| 👩 Female | 7,22,846 | 96,054 | 8,18,900 |
Literacy Rate in Balangir
The literacy rate is 56.23%. Male literacy stands at 65.74% while female literacy is 46.6%, indicating a gender gap of 19.14 percentage points. The total literate population is 9,27,260.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,64,882 | 80,790 | 5,45,672 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,15,775 | 65,813 | 3,81,588 |
| Total Literate | 7,80,657 | 1,46,603 | 9,27,260 |
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About Balangir Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Balangir in Odisha has a total population of 16,48,997 with a literacy rate of 56.23% and a sex ratio of 987 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Balangir district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.