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Baleshwar

District in ODISHA

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
📚 Literacy Rate
69.86%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
957

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

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

Hindu
94.71%
Muslim
4.06%
Christian
0.28%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

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.

Workforce Statistics

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

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
3,14,643

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
13,87,822

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in ODISHA

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.