Balaghat
District in MADHYA PRADESH
Balaghat District of MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 17,01,698 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,42,178 are males while 8,59,520 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 17,01,698
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 67.44%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1021
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 12.51% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 967 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1021.
Total Children
2,12,931
12.51% of population
Boys
1,08,278
50.9%
Girls
1,04,653
49.1%
Child Sex Ratio
967
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Balaghat stands at 1021 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 85.36% while female literacy is at 69.04%, showing a gender gap of 16.32%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 7.37% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 22.51% of total population in Balaghat.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 17,01,698, 8,93,014 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 52.48% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 59.41% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 40.59% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 5,30,506
- Marginal Workers
- 3,62,508
- Non-Workers
- 8,08,684
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 8,42,178 males (49.5%) and 8,59,520 females (50.5%) out of 17,01,698 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 11,47,623 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 85.36%, Female 69.04%, Overall %. Gender gap is 16.3%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Balaghat district in MADHYA PRADESH?
Balaghat district in MADHYA PRADESH has a total population of 17,01,698 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,42,178 males and 8,59,520 females.
What is the literacy rate of Balaghat district?
The overall literacy rate of Balaghat district is N/A%. Male literacy is 85.36% and female literacy is 69.04%.
What is the sex ratio in Balaghat district?
The sex ratio in Balaghat district is 1021 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Balaghat district?
Balaghat district has 2,12,931 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,08,278 are boys and 1,04,653 are girls. The child sex ratio is 967 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Balaghat district?
Out of the total population of 17,01,698, 8,93,014 people (52.5%) are engaged in work activities in Balaghat district.