Kanekal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kanekal Tehsil has a population of 64.98 k (64,979) with 32.91 k (32,908) males and 32.07 k (32,071) females.The sex ratio in Kanekal is 975, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kanekal Tehsil is 7.70 k (7,701) which is 11.85% of Kanekal Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kanekal Tehsil is 895 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kanekal Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Anantapur District in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH in India.
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Kanekal Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kanekal Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 69.76 k (69,759), indicating a 7.36% increased from Kanekal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 35.26 k, and the estimated female population is 34.50 k.
Kanekal Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kanekal Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 70.00 k (69,999), projecting a 7.73% increased from Kanekal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 35.37 k, and the estimated female population is 34.63 k.
Kanekal Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kanekal Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 56.74 k (56,735), accounting for 87.31% of the Kanekal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 28.70 k (28,695), and the Hindu female population is around 28.04 k (28,040).
Kanekal Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kanekal Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.62 k (7,618), accounting for 11.72% of the Kanekal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.88 k (3,882), and the Muslim female population is around 3.74 k (3,736).
Kanekal Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 56,735 | 87.31% |
| Muslim | 7,618 | 11.72% |
| Religion not stated | 467 | 0.72% |
| Christian | 121 | 0.19% |
| Sikh | 16 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 10 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 8 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 4 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKanekal Urban Population
The Urban population of Kanekal Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Kanekal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Kanekal Rural Population
The Rural population of Kanekal Tehsil is 64.98 k (64,979), with 32.91 k (32,908) being males and 32.07 k (32,071) being females, making up 100% of the Kanekal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Kanekal Literacy Rate
Kanekal Tehsil has a literacy rate of 55.28% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kanekal Tehsil is 64.45 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kanekal Tehsil is 45.99 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kanekal Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Kanekal Tehsil, it is around 55.28%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kanekal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 55.28 | 64.45 | 45.99 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 55.28 | 64.45 | 45.99 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kanekal
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 54.66 | 64.27 | 44.93 |
| Muslim | 60.04 | 66 | 53.92 |
| Religion not stated | 50.84 | 58.06 | 43.07 |
| Christian | 69.23 | 75.44 | 61.7 |
Kanekal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kanekal Tehsil is 9.87 k (9,872) with 5.00 k (5,001) males and 4.87 k (4,871) females, which is 15.19% of Kanekal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Kanekal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kanekal Tehsil is 205 (205) with 110 (110) males and 95 (95) females, which is 0.32% of Kanekal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 864 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kanekal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 975 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 975 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kanekal
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 978 |
| Muslim | 963 |
| Religion not stated | 914 |
| Christian | 806 |
Kanekal Area & Households
The Total Area of Kanekal Tehsil is 400.81 Square KM, with a population density of 162 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Kanekal Tehsil are 17.The Total Number of households in Kanekal Tehsil are 13.92 k(13,923).
Kanekal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kanekal Tehsil, there are about 35.13 k (35,129) workers, making up nearly 54.06% of the Kanekal Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 19.87 k (19,867) are male workers, and about 15.26 k (15,262) are female workers.
Kanekal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 69.76 k (69,759) | 7.36% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 70.00 k (69,999) | 7.73% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 70.17 k (70,170) | 7.99% | 0.26 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 70.29 k (70,292) | 8.17% | 0.18 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 70.41 k (70,414) | 8.36% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 70.54 k (70,536) | 8.55% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 70.66 k (70,657) | 8.74% | 0.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 70.72 k (70,720) | 8.83% | 0.09 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 70.74 k (70,739) | 8.86% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 70.76 k (70,760) | 8.9% | 0.04 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 70.78 k (70,780) | 8.93% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 70.80 k (70,799) | 8.96% | 0.03 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 70.82 k (70,820) | 8.99% | 0.03 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kanekal Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 70.82 k (70,820), with a male population of 35.68 k (35,675) and a female population of 35.14 k (35,141). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Kanekal Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.