Balod
District in Chhattisgarh
Balod is a district in Chhattisgarh with a population of 8.3 Lakh spread across 3,250 sq km. Its literacy rate of 70.9% is above the state average of 60.2% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 991.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 46.3% | 34.8% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 36.1% | 45.2% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 84.8% | 67.2% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 983.252 | 973.397 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 1.2 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 61.9% | 54.6% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 45.9 | 50.1 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 6.8% | 7.3% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 27 | 27.1 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Balod district?
Balod has a population of 8.3 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 254 people per sq km across 3,250 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Balod?
Balod has a literacy rate of 70.9%, which is above the Chhattisgarh average of 60.2% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Balod compare to Chhattisgarh?
Balod has a sex ratio of 1,022 (above state average of 991) and a literacy rate of 70.9% (above state average of 60.2%).
What data sources are used for Balod?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.