Balrampur
Balrampur is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Balrampur district is 3,349 km², which includes 3,290.54 km² of rural area and 58.46 km² of urban area. There are about 998 villages in Balrampur district.
For administrative convenience, Balrampur district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 3 tehsils in Balrampur district. Here is the list of all Balrampur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Balrampur District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balrampur | 1,074 | 6,66,644 |
| 2 | Tulsipur | 1,537 | 7,79,179 |
| 3 | Utraula | 738 | 7,02,842 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Tulsipur is the largest tehsil in balrampur district by both area and population. Utraula is the smallest tehsil in balrampur district by area, while Balrampur is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Tulsipur | Tulsipur |
| Smallest Tehsil | Utraula | Utraula |
Population of Balrampur District
The population of Balrampur offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Balrampur, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,48,665 | 19,82,274 | 1,66,391 |
| Total Male Population | 11,14,721 | 10,27,943 | 86,778 |
| Total Female Population | 10,33,944 | 9,54,331 | 79,613 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,94,710 | 3,71,228 | 23,482 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,02,424 | 1,90,287 | 12,137 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,92,286 | 1,80,941 | 11,345 |
| Literate Population | 8,68,357 | 7,73,010 | 95,347 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,44,943 | 4,91,213 | 53,730 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,23,414 | 2,81,797 | 41,617 |
| Illiterate Population | 12,80,308 | 12,09,264 | 71,044 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,69,778 | 5,36,730 | 33,048 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,10,530 | 6,72,534 | 37,996 |
| Households | 3,23,881 | 2,98,368 | 25,513 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Balrampur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Balrampur district is 21,48,665, including 11,14,721 males and 10,33,944 females. In rural areas, it is 19,82,274, including 10,27,943 males and 9,54,331 females. In urban areas, it is 1,66,391, including 86,778 males and 79,613 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Balrampur district is 3,94,710, including 2,02,424 boys and 1,92,286 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,71,228, including 1,90,287 boys and 1,80,941 girls. In urban areas, it is 23,482, including 12,137 boys and 11,345 girls.
- Literate population in Balrampur district is around 8,68,357, including 5,44,943 males and 3,23,414 females. In rural areas, it is 7,73,010, including 4,91,213 males and 2,81,797 females. In urban areas, it is 95,347, including 53,730 males and 41,617 females.
- Illiterate population in Balrampur district is about 12,80,308, including 5,69,778 males and 7,10,530 females. In rural areas, it is 12,09,264, including 5,36,730 males and 6,72,534 females. In urban areas, it is 71,044, including 33,048 males and 37,996 females.
- There are about 3,23,881 households in Balrampur district, including 2,98,368 in rural areas and 25,513 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Balrampur. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 2,77,212 | 2,68,612 | 8,600 |
| SC Male Population | 1,45,928 | 1,41,426 | 4,502 |
| SC Female Population | 1,31,284 | 1,27,186 | 4,098 |
| Total ST Population | 24,887 | 24,750 | 137 |
| ST Male Population | 12,657 | 12,605 | 52 |
| ST Female Population | 12,230 | 12,145 | 85 |
| Population Density | 642 / km² | 602 / km² | 2,846 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Balrampur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Balrampur district is approximately 2,77,212, including 1,45,928 males and 1,31,284 females. In rural areas, it is 2,68,612, including 1,41,426 males and 1,27,186 females. In urban areas, it is 8,600, including 4,502 males and 4,098 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Balrampur district is about 24,887, including 12,657 males and 12,230 females. In rural areas, it is 24,750, including 12,605 males and 12,145 females. In urban areas, it is 137, including 52 males and 85 females.
- Overall population density of Balrampur district is around 642 people per km². Rural areas have about 602 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,846 people per km².