Balagoda (Bolani) Population, Religion, Caste, Working Data Kendujhar, Odisha - Census 2011
Balagoda (Bolani) is a Census Town city situated in Bolani block of Kendujhar district. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total 2,707 families residing in the Balagoda (Bolani) city. The total population of Balagoda (Bolani) is 11,708 out of which 6,152 are males and 5,556 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Balagoda (Bolani) is 903.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Balagoda (Bolani) city is 1802 which is 15% of the total population. There are 945 male children and 857 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Balagoda (Bolani) is 907 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (903).
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Balagoda (Bolani) is 71.9%. Thus Balagoda (Bolani) has a higher literacy rate compared to 68.2% of Kendujhar district. The male literacy rate is 81.1% and the female literacy rate is 61.74% in Balagoda (Bolani).
Balagoda (Bolani) Census Town has total administration over 2,707 houses to which it supplies basic amenities such as water and sewerage. It is also authorized to build roads within Census Town limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction.
Balagoda (Bolani) Census Town
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Balagoda (Bolani) Census Town.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,802 | 945 | 857 |
| Literacy | 71.9% | 68.6% | 52.2% |
| Scheduled Caste | 1,638 | 854 | 784 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 3,345 | 1,687 | 1,658 |
| Illiterate | 4,584 | 1,929 | 2,655 |
Caste-wise Population - Balagoda (Bolani)
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 14% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 28.6% of total population in Balagoda (Bolani).
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 1,638 | 854 | 784 |
| Schedule Tribe | 3,345 | 1,687 | 1,658 |
Religion-wise Population - Balagoda (Bolani)
As per the Census 2011, the total Hindu population in Balagoda (Bolani) is 10,359 which is 88.48% of the total population. Also the total Muslim population in Balagoda (Bolani) is 721 which is 6.16% of the total population. Below is the religion-wise population of Balagoda (Bolani) as per Census 2011.
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 10,359 | (88.48%) | 5,427 | 4,932 |
| Muslim | 721 | (6.16%) | 403 | 318 |
| Christian | 531 | (4.54%) | 272 | 259 |
| Sikh | 64 | (0.55%) | 36 | 28 |
| Buddhist | 2 | (0.02%) | 2 | 0 |
| Jain | 0 | (0%) | 0 | 0 |
| Other Religion | 29 | (0.25%) | 11 | 18 |
| No Religion Specified | 2 | (0.02%) | 1 | 1 |
Literacy Rate - Balagoda (Bolani)
The total literacy rate of Balagoda (Bolani) was 71.92% in 2011 which is less than the average literacy rate of 72.87% of Odisha. Population-wise, out of total 7,124 literates, males were 4,223 while females were 2,901. Also the male literacy rate was 81.1% and the female literacy rate was 61.74% in Balagoda (Bolani).
| Balagoda (Bolani) | Odisha | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 61.74% | 64.01% |
| Male | 81.1% | 81.59% |
| Total | 71.92% | 72.87% |
Sex Ratio - Balagoda (Bolani)
The Sex Ratio of Balagoda (Bolani) is 903. Thus per every 1000 men there were 903 females in Balagoda (Bolani). Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 907 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio ( 903 ) of Balagoda (Bolani).
Child Population - Balagoda (Bolani)
According to Census 2011, there were 1,802 children between aged 0 to 6 years in Balagoda (Bolani). Out of which 945 were male while 857 were female.
Working Population - Balagoda (Bolani)
In Balagoda (Bolani) Census Town out of total population, 3,526 were engaged in work activities. 92.4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 7.6% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 3,526 workers engaged in Main Work, 5 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 4 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 3,257 | 2,863 | 394 |
| Cultivators | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Household Industries | 92 | 84 | 8 |
| Other Workers | 3,156 | 2,771 | 385 |
| Marginal Workers | 269 | 195 | 74 |
| Non Working | 8,182 | 3,094 | 5,088 |
Balagoda (Bolani) Wards
A ward is a local authority area, typically used for electoral purposes. Balagoda (Bolani) is further divided into 1 wards where elections are held every 5 years.
| # | Ward | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ward No - 1 | 11,708 | 60.8% | 903 |
Map of Balagoda (Bolani), Kendujhar, Odisha
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Balagoda (Bolani), Kendujhar, Odisha - Wikipedia