Baleshwar
District in ODISHA
As of 2026 estimates, Baleshwar population is projected to be N/A, showing a N/A% growth since the 2011 Census. The district has a literacy rate of N/A% and a sex ratio of 957.
Baleshwar District of ODISHA has a total population of 23,20,529 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 11,85,787 are males while 11,34,742 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 23,20,529
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 957
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how Baleshwar has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 12.44% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 943 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 957.
Total Children
2,88,672
12.44% of population
Boys
1,48,565
51.5%
Girls
1,40,107
48.5%
Child Sex Ratio
943
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of Baleshwar?
The text sex ratio of Baleshwar stands at 957 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 87% while female literacy is at 72.28%, showing a gender gap of 14.72%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 20.62% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 11.88% of total population in Baleshwar.
What is the workforce statistics of Baleshwar?
Out of the total population of 23,20,529, 9,32,707 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 40.19% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 66.27% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 33.73% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 6,18,064
- Marginal Workers
- 3,14,643
- Non-Workers
- 13,87,822
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Population: 80,472
Jaleswar
Population: 1,49,170
Bhograi
Population: 1,88,559
Kamarda
Population: 96,162
Baliapal
Population: 1,69,958
Singla
Population: 1,34,178
Basta
Population: 1,51,915
Rupsa
Population: 25,189
Baleshwar Sadar
Population: 1,79,092
Sahadevkhunta
Population: 10,233
Chandipur
Population: 40,588
Balaramgadi Marine
Population: 5,237
Bampada
Population: 11,287
Remuna
Population: 91,668
Nilagiri
Population: 1,32,168
Berhampur
Population: 57,614
Oupada
Population: 39,759
Khaira
Population: 1,39,777
Soro
Population: 3,11,507
Similia
Population: 1,61,623
Baleshwar (M)
Population: 1,44,373
What is the sex ratio of Baleshwar?
Population breakdown: 11,85,787 males (51.1%) and 11,34,742 females (48.9%) out of 23,20,529 total population.
What is the literacy rate of Baleshwar?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 16,21,232 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in Baleshwar?
Literacy rates: Male 87%, Female 72.28%, Overall %. Gender gap is 14.7%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Baleshwar district in ODISHA?
Baleshwar district in ODISHA has a total population of 23,20,529 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 11,85,787 males and 11,34,742 females.
What is the literacy rate of Baleshwar district?
The overall literacy rate of Baleshwar district is N/A%. Male literacy is 87% and female literacy is 72.28%.
What is the sex ratio in Baleshwar district?
The sex ratio in Baleshwar district is 957 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Baleshwar district?
Baleshwar district has 2,88,672 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,48,565 are boys and 1,40,107 are girls. The child sex ratio is 943 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Baleshwar district?
Out of the total population of 23,20,529, 9,32,707 people (40.2%) are engaged in work activities in Baleshwar district.
Sources & Methodology
Primary Data: Census 2011, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.
2026 Projections: Estimated using linear growth extrapolation from 2001-2011 data. View our Methodology Page for details.