Baleshwar Sadar Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Baleshwar Sadar Population 2026
2,41,831 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,45,855
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 • 12.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 932
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 11,774
Girls 10,975
Literacy Gap
11.8% Diff Male Literacy 73.2%
Female Literacy 61.4%
SC Population
55,429
31.0% of total
ST Population
17,842
10.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 35%
Main Workers 45,190
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 18,173
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 35.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 25.8%
Agricultural Laborers 35.4%
Household Industries 3.5%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Baleshwar Sadar in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Baleshwar Sadar in 2026 is 2,41,034. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Baleshwar Sadar? ▼
The literacy rate of Baleshwar Sadar is 67.47% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Baleshwar Sadar? ▼
The sex ratio of Baleshwar Sadar is 945 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 Sadar in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Baleshwar Sadar in 2027 is 2,45,855. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Baleshwar Sadar population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Baleshwar Sadar. The Census 2011 population was 1,79,092. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Baleshwar Sadar in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Baleshwar Sadar had a total population of 1,79,092. This comprised 92,071 males and 87,021 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Baleshwar District
#3 of 21
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#28 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Baleshwar Sadar | Baleshwar Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 67.47% | 66.95% ↑ 0.5%
| 60.96% ↑ 6.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 945 | 960 ↓ 15 | 985 ↓ 40 |
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