Balangir
District in ODISHA
Balangir District of ODISHA has a total population of 16,48,997 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,30,097 are males while 8,18,900 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 16,48,997
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 56.23%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 987
- 🏙️ 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 13.12% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 955 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 987.
Total Children
2,16,320
13.12% of population
Boys
1,10,658
51.2%
Girls
1,05,662
48.8%
Child Sex Ratio
955
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Balangir stands at 987 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 75.85% while female literacy is at 53.5%, showing a gender gap of 22.35%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 17.88% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 21.05% of total population in Balangir.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 16,48,997, 7,20,601 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 43.70% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 55.82% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 44.18% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 4,02,227
- Marginal Workers
- 3,18,374
- Non-Workers
- 9,28,396
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 8,30,097 males (50.3%) and 8,18,900 females (49.7%) out of 16,48,997 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 9,27,260 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 75.85%, Female 53.5%, Overall %. Gender gap is 22.3%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Balangir district in ODISHA?
Balangir district in ODISHA has a total population of 16,48,997 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,30,097 males and 8,18,900 females.
What is the literacy rate of Balangir district?
The overall literacy rate of Balangir district is N/A%. Male literacy is 75.85% and female literacy is 53.5%.
What is the sex ratio in Balangir district?
The sex ratio in Balangir district is 987 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Balangir district?
Balangir district has 2,16,320 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,10,658 are boys and 1,05,662 are girls. The child sex ratio is 955 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Balangir district?
Out of the total population of 16,48,997, 7,20,601 people (43.7%) are engaged in work activities in Balangir district.