Baleshwar (M) Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Baleshwar (M) Population 2026
1,94,949 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,98,193
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 • 10.2% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 950
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 7,575
Girls 7,198
Literacy Gap
6.4% Diff Male Literacy 81.7%
Female Literacy 75.3%
SC Population
15,812
11.0% of total
ST Population
9,291
6.4% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 34%
Main Workers 42,034
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 6,489
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 89.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 1.3%
Agricultural Laborers 3.7%
Household Industries 5.3%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Baleshwar (M) in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Baleshwar (M) in 2026 is 1,94,307. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Baleshwar (M)? ▼
The literacy rate of Baleshwar (M) is 78.56% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Baleshwar (M)? ▼
The sex ratio of Baleshwar (M) is 958 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 Baleshwar (M) in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Baleshwar (M) in 2027 is 1,98,193. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Baleshwar (M) population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Baleshwar (M). The Census 2011 population was 1,44,373. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Baleshwar (M) in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Baleshwar (M) had a total population of 1,44,373. This comprised 73,721 males and 70,652 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Baleshwar District
#8 of 21
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#66 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Baleshwar (M) | Baleshwar Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 78.56% | 66.95% ↑ 11.6%
| 60.96% ↑ 17.6%
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| Sex Ratio | 958 | 960 ↓ 2 | 985 ↓ 27 |
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