Balrampur district in northeastern Uttar Pradesh had a population of 21,48,665 as per the 2011 Census, up from 16,48,295 in 2001, giving a strong decadal growth rate of 27.74%. The district covers about 3,349–3,457 sq km and has a population density of around 829 persons per sq km. The overall sex ratio is 928 females for every 1,000 males, while the child sex ratio (0–6 years) is about 950 girls per 1,000 boys, among the highest in the state. The overall literacy rate is low at about 49.51%, with male literacy around 59.73–59.73% and female literacy around 38.43–38.43%. Hindus form a clear majority, Muslims are a very significant minority, and over 92% of the population lives in rural areas.
Quick Overview — Balrampur Census 2011
| Key Fact |
Figure (2011) |
| Total Population |
21,48,665 |
| Male Population |
11,14,721 |
| Female Population |
10,33,944 |
| Area |
about 3,349–3,457 sq km |
| Population Density |
about 829 persons/sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
928 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
950 |
| Overall Literacy Rate |
49.51% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
59.73% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
38.43% |
| Rural Population Share |
over 92% |
| Total Villages |
about 998–1,017 |
- Balrampur’s population grew by nearly 28% from 2001 to 2011, reaching over 21.4 lakh residents.
- The district is predominantly rural and moderately dense, with more than 800 people per square kilometre.
- The child sex ratio of 950 is among the highest in Uttar Pradesh, even though the overall sex ratio remains below parity.
- Literacy is low at just under 50%, with a very pronounced gap between male and female literacy.
Population of Balrampur
| Population Detail |
2011 Value |
2001 Value |
| Total Population |
21,48,665 |
16,48,295 |
| Male Population |
11,14,721 |
8,57,000 (approx.) |
| Female Population |
10,33,944 |
7,91,000 (approx.) |
| Decadal Growth (2001–2011) |
27.74% |
— |
| Population Density |
about 829 persons/sq km |
about 660 persons/sq km |
Historical Population Data
| Census Year |
Population |
Decadal Growth |
| 1901 | about 7,50,000 | — |
| 1911 | about 7,90,000 | 5.33% |
| 1921 | about 7,60,000 | -3.80% |
| 1931 | about 8,70,000 | 14.47% |
| 1941 | about 9,90,000 | 13.79% |
| 1951 | about 11,10,000 | 12.12% |
| 1961 | about 12,50,000 | 12.61% |
| 1971 | about 14,30,000 | 14.40% |
| 1981 | about 15,80,000 | 10.49% |
| 1991 | about 16,00,000 | 1.27% |
| 2001 | 16,48,295 | 3.02% |
| 2011 | 21,48,665 | 27.74% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2025 |
26,80,000 |
| 2026 |
27,10,000 |
| 2027 |
27,40,000 |
Literacy Rate in Balrampur
| Literacy Detail |
2011 Rate |
2001 Rate |
| Overall Literacy |
49.51% |
around 37–38% |
| Male Literacy |
59.73% |
around mid‑40s% |
| Female Literacy |
38.43% |
around mid‑20s% |
- Balrampur’s literacy rate remains low, but it has improved by over 10 percentage points since 2001.
- The gender gap is stark, with male literacy roughly 21 percentage points higher than female literacy.
- Rural areas, which contain the vast majority of the population, lag significantly behind in educational attainment.
Sex Ratio and Child Population
| Category |
Figure |
| Overall Sex Ratio (females per 1000 males) |
928 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6 years) |
950 |
| Total Child Population (0–6 years) |
about 3,80,000 |
| Male Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,95,000 |
| Female Children (0–6 years) |
about 1,85,000 |
| Children (0–6) as % of Total Population |
around 17–18% |
Religion-wise Population
| Religion |
Population |
Share of Total |
| Hindu |
13,33,242 |
62.05% |
| Muslim |
8,05,975 |
37.51% |
| Christian |
1,866 |
0.09% |
| Sikh |
900 |
0.04% |
| Buddhist |
1,929 |
0.09% |
| Jain |
198 |
0.01% |
| Other Religions |
87 |
0.00% |
| Religion Not Stated |
3,169 |
0.15% |
Balrampur is a Hindu‑majority district, with about 62% of residents identifying as Hindu. Muslims make up a substantial minority at nearly 38%, and together these two communities account for almost the entire population. Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and others constitute only tiny fractions, and a small share of people did not state their religion.
SC and ST Population
| Caste Group |
Population |
Percentage of Total |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
about 3,60,000 |
around 17% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
small, but present |
around 1–2% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Region |
Population |
Share of District |
| Rural Population |
about 19,80,000 |
over 92% |
| Urban Population |
about 1,68,000 |
about 7–8% |
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
3,23,881 |
Workforce and Occupation
| Workforce Category |
Number of People |
| Total Workers |
about 8,00,000 |
| Male Workers |
about 5,00,000 |
| Female Workers |
about 3,00,000 |
| Main Workers |
about 5,40,000 |
| Marginal Workers |
about 2,60,000 |
| Non-Workers |
about 13,48,000 |
Administrative Divisions
| Administrative Unit |
Count |
| Tehsils / Sub-districts |
3 |
| Blocks |
9 |
| Gram Panchayats |
801 |
| Villages |
about 998–1,017 |
| Municipalities (Urban Local Bodies) |
3 |
Towns and Cities
| Town / City |
Remark |
| Balrampur |
District headquarters and main town |
| Tulsipur |
Nagar Panchayat town in the district |
| Pachperwa |
Nagar Panchayat contributing to urban population |
Language Spoken
| Language |
Percentage / Remark |
| Hindi |
principal official language and most widely spoken |
| Awadhi / local dialects |
commonly used in day‑to‑day communication |
| Urdu |
spoken by sections of the sizeable Muslim population |
Households
| Household Detail |
Count |
| Total Households |
3,23,881 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Balrampur district? — Balrampur district has a population of 21,48,665 as per the 2011 Census.
- What is the sex ratio in Balrampur? — The sex ratio in Balrampur is 928 females for every 1,000 males.
- What is the child sex ratio in Balrampur? — The child sex ratio is about 950 girls for every 1,000 boys.
- What is the literacy rate of Balrampur? — The overall literacy rate is 49.51%, with male literacy at 59.73% and female literacy at 38.43%.
- How much of Balrampur’s population is rural? — Over 92% of the population lives in rural areas, with less than 8% in urban areas.
- Which religion is followed by most people in Balrampur? — Hinduism is the majority religion at 62.05% of the population, with Muslims forming about 37.51%.
- How many tehsils are there in Balrampur district? — Balrampur district has 3 tehsils.
- How many households are there in Balrampur? — The district has 3,23,881 households according to the 2011 Census.