Demographic data table of Balaghat

  • The population of Balaghat district is 17.02 Lakh, with a male population of 8.42 Lakh and a female population of 8.60 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of Balaghat is 1021/1000 which is higher than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 77.09%, which is higher than the national literacy rate of 74.04%.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is higher in comparison to that of India.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is lower in comparison to that of India.
Total Population 17.02 L 8.42 L 8.60 L

Population of Balaghat out of Madhya Pradesh

Balaghat
Madhya Pradesh

Population of Balaghat out of Madhya Pradesh

Facts
  • Total population of Balaghat is 17,01,698.
  • Balaghat is the 16th most populated district in Madhya Pradesh.
  • 2.34% of the total population of Madhya Pradesh lives in Balaghat.
  • Madhya Pradesh's total population is 7.26 Crore.

Male population: 8,42,178

Percentage:

Female population: 8,59,520

Percentage:
Rural Population 14.57 L 7.20 L 7.37 L

Population of Balaghat out of Madhya Pradesh

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of Balaghat out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of Balaghat is 14,56,882.
  • 85.61% of the total population of Balaghat lives in rural area.
  • 72.37% of the total population of Madhya Pradesh lives in rural area.
  • Madhya Pradesh's rural population is 5.26 Crore.

Rural male population: 7,19,794

Percentage:

Rural female population: 7,37,088

Percentage:
Urban Population 2.45 L 1.22 L 1.22 L

Population of Balaghat out of Madhya Pradesh

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of Balaghat out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of Balaghat is 2,44,816.
  • 14.39% of the total population of Balaghat lives in urban area.
  • 27.63% of the total population of Madhya Pradesh lives in urban area.
  • Madhya Pradesh's urban population is 2.01 Crore.

Male population: 1,22,384

Percentage:

Female population: 1,22,432

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 1,021 49.49% 50.51%
Sex ratio graph of Balaghat
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Balaghat is 1021/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, Balaghat stands at 1st position out of 50 districts of Madhya Pradesh.
  • Balaghat's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of Madhya Pradesh.
  • Balaghat's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
931

Madhya Pradesh

1021

Balaghat

943

India

What is Sex ratio?
  • Sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in a given population.
  • It is expressed as the number of females per 1000 males.
  • In many regions, the sex ratio can be skewed due to various factors such as gender-based discrimination, sex-selective abortions, and other social and cultural factors.
  • Rural Sex Ratio 1,024 49.41% 50.59%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of Balaghat
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of Balaghat is 1024/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, Balaghat stands at 1st position out of 50 districts of Madhya Pradesh.
    • Balaghat's rural sex ratio is above the sex ratio of Madhya Pradesh.
    • Balaghat's rural sex ratio is above the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    936

    Madhya Pradesh

    1024

    Balaghat

    949

    India

    What is Rural Sex Ratio?

  • Rural sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in rural areas or villages.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given rural population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A healthy and balanced sex ratio in rural areas is essential for the overall development of a community.
  • Urban Sex Ratio 1,000 49.99% 50.01%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of Balaghat
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of Balaghat is 1000/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, Balaghat stands at 1st position out of 50 districts of Madhya Pradesh.
    • Balaghat's urban sex ratio is above the sex ratio of Madhya Pradesh.
    • Balaghat's urban sex ratio is above the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    918

    Madhya Pradesh

    1000

    Balaghat

    929

    India

    What is Urban Sex Ratio?

  • Urban sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in urban areas or cities.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given urban population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A balanced and healthy sex ratio in urban areas is important for the sustainable development of a city.
  • Literacy Rate 77.09% 85.36% 69.04%
    Literacy rate graph of Balaghat
    Madhya Pradesh's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Balaghat is 77.09% which ranks at 4th position out of 50 districts of Madhya Pradesh.
    • Balaghat's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of Madhya Pradesh (69.32%)
    • Balaghat's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 85.36% and 69.04% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is literacy rate?

  • Literacy rate is a measure of the percentage of the population who can read and write in a particular language.
  • Literacy rate is an important statistic that reflects the educational level of the population.
  • Rural Literacy 75.6% 84.32% 67.14%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Balaghat
    Madhya Pradesh's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Balaghat is 75.6% which ranks at 1st position out of 50 districts of Madhya Pradesh.
    • Balaghat's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of Madhya Pradesh (63.94%)
    • Balaghat's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 84.32% and 67.14% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is rural literacy rate?
  • Rural literacy rate refers to the percentage of people living in rural areas who are able to read and write.
  • The rural literacy rate varies widely depending on the country or region. In general, rural literacy rates tend to be lower than urban literacy rates due to factors such as lack of access to education, poverty, and cultural barriers.
  • It's important to note that rural literacy rates are constantly changing due to factors such as government policies, economic conditions, and social norms.
  • Urban Literacy 85.74% 91.34% 80.19%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Balaghat
    Madhya Pradesh's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Balaghat is 85.74% which ranks at 10th position out of 50 districts of Madhya Pradesh.
    • Balaghat's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of Madhya Pradesh (82.85%)
    • Balaghat's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 91.34% and 80.19% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is Urban Literacy Rate?
  • The urban literacy rate in India refers to the percentage of the urban population who are able to read and write.
  • According to the 2011 Census of India, the urban literacy rate in India is 84.1%, which is significantly higher than the rural literacy rate of 68.9%.
  • The higher urban literacy rate is attributed to various factors, including better access to education, higher levels of economic development, and greater exposure to modern modes of communication.
  • Children age(0-6) 2.13 L 1.08 L 1.05 L

    Children population out of the total population of Balaghat

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Balaghat

    Facts
    • Out of 17.02 Lakh people of Balaghat, 2,12,931 are children.
    • With 12.51%, Balaghat stands at 49th rank out of 50 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Balaghat is 8.42 Lakh out of which 1.08 Lakh or 12.86% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of Balaghat is 8.60 Lakh out of which 1.05 Lakh or 12.18% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 1,08,278

    Female children: 1,04,653

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 1.87 L 94,690 91,993

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Balaghat

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Balaghat

    Facts
    • Out of 14.57 Lakh rural people of Balaghat, 1,86,683 are children.
    • With 12.81%, Balaghat stands at 50th rank out of 50 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Balaghat is 8.42 Lakh out of which 94,690 or 13.16% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of Balaghat is 8.60 Lakh out of which 91,993 or 12.48% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 94,690

    Female children: 91,993

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 26,248 13,588 12,660

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Balaghat

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Balaghat

    Facts
    • Out of 17.02 Lakh urban people of Balaghat, 26,248 are children.
    • With 10.72%, Balaghat stands at 49th rank out of 50 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Balaghat is 8.42 Lakh out of which 13,588 or 11.1% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of Balaghat is 8.60 Lakh out of which 12,660 or 10.34% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 13,588

    Female children: 12,660

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Balaghat

    *Religions comprising 1-2% of the population are depicted in the graph above.

    Hindu 89.29% Muslim 2.26%
    Sikh 0.06% Christian 0.31%
    Buddhism 4.24% Jainism 0.28%
    Others 3.41% NA 0.14%
    Worker Ratio 52.48% 58.02% 47.05%
    Worker population ratio graph of Balaghat
    Worker population ratio: 52.48%
    Worker population ratio rank: 3rd/50
    Facts
    • Balaghat's worker population ratio(WPR) is 52.48%; in other words, 52.48% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Balaghat is higher than the WPR of Madhya Pradesh and higher than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Balaghat is 58.02% while female WPR is 47.05%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Worker population ratio?
    The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is the percentage of the total population that is employed, with respect to the working-age population (usually defined as those aged 15 to 59 years). It is an important indicator of the economic activity and employment situation in a country.
    Rural Worker Ratio 55.07% 58.89% 51.34%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Balaghat
    Rural worker population ratio: 55.07%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 4th/50
    Facts
    • Balaghat's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 55.07%; in other words, 55.07% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Balaghat is higher than the rural WPR of Madhya Pradesh and higher than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Balaghat is 58.89% while female WPR is 51.34%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Rural worker population ratio?
    Rural working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Urban Worker Ratio 37.06% 52.88% 21.24%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Balaghat
    Urban worker population ratio: 37.06%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 2nd/50
    Facts
    • Balaghat's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 37.06%; in other words, 37.06% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of Balaghat is higher than the urban WPR of Madhya Pradesh and higher than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban Balaghat is 52.88% while female WPR is 21.24%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Urban worker population ratio?
    Urban working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Total household 3.92 L -- --
    Rural household 3.37 L -- --
    Urban household 54,467 -- --
    Scheduled castes 1.25 L 61,576 63,850
    Rural SC 99,608 48,756 50,852
    Urban SC 25,818 12,820 12,998
    Scheduled Tribes 3.83 L 1.87 L 1.96 L
    Rural ST 3.46 L 1.69 L 1.77 L
    Urban ST 36,565 17,763 18,802

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