Ballia district in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh had a population of 32,39,774 as per the 2011 Census, up from 27,61,620 in 2001, showing a decadal growth of about 17.3%. The district covers 2,981 sq km and has a high population density of 1,087 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is 937 females for every 1,000 males, and the child sex ratio (0–6 years) is 901 girls per 1,000 boys. The overall literacy rate is around 67–68%, with male literacy significantly higher than female literacy. Hindus form an overwhelming majority, while Muslims constitute a small minority, and the district remains mostly rural with less than 10% of the population in urban areas.
Quick Overview — Ballia Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
32,39,774 |
| Male Population |
16,72,902 |
| Female Population |
15,66,872 |
| Area |
2,981 sq km |
| Population Density |
1,087 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
937 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
901 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
about 67–68% |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
17.33% |
| Urban Population Share |
9.39% |
| Total Households |
4,80,268 |
| Number of Towns |
11 |
- Ballia’s population increased from 27.62 lakh in 2001 to 32.40 lakh in 2011, a growth of over 17% in ten years.
- The district is densely populated, with more than one thousand people living in each square kilometre.
- Urbanisation is low, as only about one in ten residents lives in towns while the rest live in rural areas.
- The sex ratio and child sex ratio are both below an ideal balance, indicating a gender skew that is more pronounced among children.
Population of Ballia
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
32,39,774 |
27,61,620 |
| Male Population |
16,72,902 |
14,13,774 |
| Female Population |
15,66,872 |
13,47,846 |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
17.33% |
— |
| Population Density |
1,087 persons/sq km |
about 926 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | about 10,70,000 | — |
| 1911 | about 11,10,000 | 3.74% |
| 1921 | about 10,80,000 | -2.70% |
| 1931 | about 11,80,000 | 9.26% |
| 1941 | about 13,00,000 | 10.17% |
| 1951 | about 14,40,000 | 10.77% |
| 1961 | about 16,60,000 | 15.28% |
| 1971 | about 19,40,000 | 16.87% |
| 1981 | about 22,90,000 | 18.04% |
| 1991 | 24,96,000 | 8.99% |
| 2001 | 27,61,620 | 10.64% |
| 2011 | 32,39,774 | 17.33% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
38,88,000 |
| 2026 |
39,17,729 |
| 2027 |
39,46,977 |
Literacy Rate in Ballia
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
about 67–68% |
about 62–63% |
| Male Literacy |
around 77–78% |
around 74–75% |
| Female Literacy |
around 56–57% |
around 49–50% |
- Overall literacy in Ballia improved moderately between 2001 and 2011.
- Male literacy remains much higher than female literacy, reflecting a persistent gender gap.
- Urban areas tend to have higher literacy rates than rural parts of the district.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
937 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
901 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
4,71,852 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
2,48,368 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
2,23,484 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
14.56% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
30,04,000 |
92.73% |
| Muslim |
2,13,500 |
6.59% |
| Christian |
4,500 |
0.14% |
| Sikh |
1,000 |
0.03% |
| Buddhist |
1,100 |
0.03% |
| Jain |
1,900 |
0.06% |
| Other Religions |
100 |
0.00% |
| Religion Not Stated |
14,900 |
0.46% |
Ballia district is overwhelmingly Hindu, with Hindus making up more than 92% of the population. Muslims are the largest minority at about 6.6%, while Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, followers of other religions and people who did not state their religion each form very small shares.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
about 6,45,000 |
about 19.9% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
about 2,000 |
about 0.1% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Urban Population |
3,04,109 |
9.39% |
| Rural Population |
29,35,665 |
90.61% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
4,80,268 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
about 12,50,000 |
| Male Workers |
about 8,60,000 |
| Female Workers |
about 3,90,000 |
| Main Workers |
about 9,10,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
about 3,40,000 |
| Non-Workers |
about 19,90,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
6 |
| Towns |
11 |
| Villages |
2,361 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Ballia |
District headquarters and main urban centre |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Remark |
| Hindi |
Primary official and everyday language |
| Bhojpuri |
Widely spoken local language in homes and markets |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
4,80,268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Ballia district? — Ballia district has a population of 32,39,774 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Ballia? — The sex ratio in Ballia is 937 females for every 1,000 males.
- How many children (0–6 years) live in Ballia? — There are 4,71,852 children in the 0–6 age group, forming 14.56% of the population.
- What share of Ballia’s population lives in urban areas? — About 9.39% of Ballia’s residents live in urban areas.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Ballia? — Hinduism is the majority religion in Ballia, with Hindus forming about 92.73% of the population.
- How many households are there in Ballia district? — Ballia has 4,80,268 households according to the 2011 Census.
- What is the child sex ratio in Ballia? — The child sex ratio in Ballia is 901 girls for every 1,000 boys in the 0–6 age group.
- How fast did Ballia’s population grow from 2001 to 2011? — Ballia’s population grew by about 17.33% between 2001 and 2011.