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Balurghat Population Data

Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.

Census 2011 Data

Official

Census 2011 Data

👥Total Population
2,48,901
📖Literacy Rate
66.65%
⚖️Sex Ratio
940
per 1000 Males
🏠Households
61,037
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Child (0-6) Stats

Future Generation • 9.8% of total pop

Child Sex Ratio 968

Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)

Boys 12,365
Girls 11,974

Literacy Gap

12.0% Diff
Male Literacy 72.5%
Female Literacy 60.5%
SC Population
73,249
29.4% of total
ST Population
66,189
26.6% of total
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Workforce Economy

Primary occupation: farming (Labor)

Worker Participation Rate 46%
Main Workers 81,960

Employment > 6 months/year

Marginal Workers 31,650

Employment < 6 months/year

Employment Sectors

Other Workers (Services/Ind) 30.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 26.3%
Agricultural Laborers 38.2%
Household Industries 5.3%

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