Kanta Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kanta Village has a population of 5.76 k (5,761) with 2.97 k (2,971) males and 2.79 k (2,790) females.The sex ratio in Kanta is 940, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kanta Village is 976 (976) which is 16.94% of Kanta Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kanta Village is 1017 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Kanta village is listed as part of the Kadwa Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Katihar District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Male Population
Female Population
Kanta Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kanta Village current estimated population is projected to be 7.10 k (7,096), indicating a 23.17% increased from Kanta's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.65 k, and the estimated female population is 3.45 k.
Kanta Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kanta Village estimated population is projected to be 7.20 k (7,197), projecting a 24.91% increased from Kanta's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.70 k, and the estimated female population is 3.50 k.
Kanta Literacy Rate
Kanta Village has a literacy rate of 69.45% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kanta Village is 73.86 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kanta Village is 64.66 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kanta
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.45 | 73.86 | 64.66 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 69.45 | 73.86 | 64.66 |
Kanta Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kanta Village is 556 (556) with 279 (279) males and 277 (277) females, which is 9.65% of Kanta Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 993 females for every 1000 males.
Kanta Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kanta Village is 238 (238) with 121 (121) males and 117 (117) females, which is 4.13% of Kanta Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kanta
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 940 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 940 |
Kanta Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Kanta Village are 1.17 k(1,167).
Kanta Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kanta Village, there are about 1.88 k (1,877) workers, making up nearly 32.58% of the Kanta Village total population. Out of these, around 1.35 k (1,346) are male workers, and about 531 (531) are female workers.
Kanta - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.10 k (7,096) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 7.20 k (7,197) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 7.30 k (7,295) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 7.39 k (7,391) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 7.49 k (7,487) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 7.58 k (7,583) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 7.68 k (7,679) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 7.77 k (7,767) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 7.85 k (7,849) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 7.93 k (7,932) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 8.01 k (8,014) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 8.10 k (8,097) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 8.18 k (8,179) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kanta Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.18 k (8,179), with a male population of 4.18 k (4,181) and a female population of 4.00 k (3,999). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Kanta Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.
Kanta Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bathaura Arazi | 817 |
| 2 | Unaso Pachgachhi | 5,482 |
| 3 | Bijahar | 995 |
| 4 | Sohasa | 1,970 |
| 5 | Dukhara | 4,489 |
| 6 | Nijhura | 1,684 |
| 7 | Nijhra | 1,469 |
| 8 | Kamru | 2,244 |
| 9 | Pothia | 748 |
| 10 | Bhogaon | 2,317 |