Kanker Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kanker Village has a population of 3.88 k (3,877) with 2.08 k (2,075) males and 1.80 k (1,802) females.The sex ratio in Kanker is 869, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kanker Village is 623 (623) which is 16.07% of Kanker Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kanker Village is 912 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Kanker village is listed as part of the Nabinagar Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Aurangabad District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

3.88 k

Toatl Population

2.08 k

Male Population

1.80 k

Female Population

Kanker Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kanker Village current estimated population is projected to be 4.78 k (4,776), indicating a 23.17% increased from Kanker's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.55 k, and the estimated female population is 2.23 k.

Kanker Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kanker Village estimated population is projected to be 4.84 k (4,843), projecting a 24.91% increased from Kanker's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.58 k, and the estimated female population is 2.26 k.

Kanker Literacy Rate

Kanker Village has a literacy rate of 63.95% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kanker Village is 74.96 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kanker Village is 51.16 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kanker

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 63.95 74.96 51.16
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 63.95 74.96 51.16

Kanker Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kanker Village is 970 (970) with 530 (530) males and 440 (440) females, which is 25.02% of Kanker Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 831 females for every 1000 males.

Kanker Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kanker Village is 6 (6) with 3 (3) males and 3 (3) females, which is 0.15% of Kanker Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kanker

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 869
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 869

Kanker Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Kanker Village are 624 (624).

Kanker Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kanker Village, there are about 1.20 k (1,198) workers, making up nearly 30.9% of the Kanker Village total population. Out of these, around 826 (826) are male workers, and about 372 (372) are female workers.

Kanker - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.78 k (4,776) 23.17%
2025 4.84 k (4,843) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 4.91 k (4,909) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 4.97 k (4,974) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 5.04 k (5,038) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 5.10 k (5,103) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 5.17 k (5,168) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 5.23 k (5,227) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 5.28 k (5,283) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 5.34 k (5,338) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 5.39 k (5,394) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 5.45 k (5,449) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 5.51 k (5,505) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kanker Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.51 k (5,505), with a male population of 2.92 k (2,920) and a female population of 2.58 k (2,583). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Kanker Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Kanker Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Simra Dusadh 1,003
2 Lerua 348
3 Jhanjhi 0
4 Tetrahanr 1,833
5 Dihri 142
6 Pachmon 984
7 Harchanpur 394
8 Tetaria 0
9 Bhaunra 0
10 Belauti 1,114

Kanker Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kanker is 3.88 k (3,877).

The estimated population of Kanker in 2024 is approximately 4.78 k (4,776).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kanker is 970 (25.02%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 6 (0.15%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanker is 63.95%, with male literacy at 74.96% and female literacy at 51.16%.

The sex ratio in Kanker is 869 females for every 1000 males.

Kanker population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.57% up to 2036.