Bahalda Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Bahalda Population 2026
71,879 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
73,075
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 • 13.8% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 961
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,758
Girls 3,612
Literacy Gap
18.3% Diff Male Literacy 66.8%
Female Literacy 48.5%
SC Population
2,732
5.1% of total
ST Population
26,182
49.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 46%
Main Workers 11,662
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 13,010
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 27.5%
Cultivators (Farmers) 25.3%
Agricultural Laborers 45.0%
Household Industries 2.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bahalda in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Bahalda in 2026 is 71,642. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Bahalda? ▼
The literacy rate of Bahalda is 57.56% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Bahalda? ▼
The sex ratio of Bahalda is 1016 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 Bahalda in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Bahalda in 2027 is 73,075. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Bahalda population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Bahalda. The Census 2011 population was 53,231. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Bahalda in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Bahalda had a total population of 53,231. This comprised 26,398 males and 26,833 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Mayurbhanj District
#25 of 31
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#328 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Bahalda | Mayurbhanj Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 57.56% | 53.8% ↑ 3.8%
| 60.96% ↓ 3.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 1016 | 1010 ↑ 6 | 985 ↑ 31 |
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