Balangir Taluka Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Balangir Taluka Population 2026
4,41,663 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
4,49,012
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 12.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 956
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 20,278
Girls 19,395
Literacy Gap
15.1% Diff Male Literacy 72.7%
Female Literacy 57.6%
SC Population
64,461
19.7% of total
ST Population
35,913
11.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 40%
Main Workers 87,391
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 42,189
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 43.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 21.3%
Agricultural Laborers 30.9%
Household Industries 4.4%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Balangir Taluka in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Balangir Taluka in 2026 is 4,40,208. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Balangir Taluka? ▼
The literacy rate of Balangir Taluka is 65.29% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Balangir Taluka? ▼
The sex ratio of Balangir Taluka is 963 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Balangir Taluka in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Balangir Taluka in 2027 is 4,49,012. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Balangir Taluka population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Balangir Taluka. The Census 2011 population was 3,27,081. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Balangir Taluka in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Balangir Taluka had a total population of 3,27,081. This comprised 1,66,615 males and 1,60,466 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Balangir District
#1 of 12
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#5 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Balangir Taluka | Balangir Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 65.29% | 53.29% ↑ 12.0%
| 60.96% ↑ 4.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 963 | 992 ↓ 29 | 985 ↓ 22 |
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