Kanta Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kanta Village has a population of 2.53 k (2,528) with 1.30 k (1,297) males and 1.23 k (1,231) females.The sex ratio in Kanta is 950, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kanta Village is 545 (545) which is 21.56% of Kanta Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kanta Village is 933 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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Kanta Estimated Population in 2025
In 2025, Kanta Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.16 k (3,158), indicating a 24.91% increased from Kanta's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.61 k, and the estimated female population is 1.55 k.
Kanta Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Kanta Village estimated population is projected to be 3.20 k (3,201), projecting a 26.61% increased from Kanta's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.64 k, and the estimated female population is 1.57 k.
Kanta Literacy Rate
Kanta Village has a literacy rate of 53.91% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kanta Village is 59.01 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kanta Village is 48.55 lower 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 | 53.91 | 59.01 | 48.55 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 53.91 | 59.01 | 48.55 |
Kanta Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kanta Village is 75 (75) with 41 (41) males and 34 (34) females, which is 2.97% of Kanta Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 830 females for every 1000 males.
Kanta Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Kanta Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Kanta Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kanta
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 950 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 950 |
Kanta Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Kanta Village are 452 (452).
Kanta Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kanta Village, there are about 1.05 k (1,050) workers, making up nearly 41.53% of the Kanta Village total population. Out of these, around 607 (607) are male workers, and about 443 (443) are female workers.
Kanta - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.16 k (3,158) | 24.91% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.20 k (3,201) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.24 k (3,243) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.29 k (3,285) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.33 k (3,328) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.37 k (3,370) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.41 k (3,408) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.45 k (3,445) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.48 k (3,481) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.52 k (3,517) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.55 k (3,553) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.59 k (3,589) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kanta Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.59 k (3,589), with a male population of 1.83 k (1,826) and a female population of 1.77 k (1,765). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Kanta Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.55%.
Kanta Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonaili | 1,965 |
| 2 | Ghisra | 424 |
| 3 | Baura Milik | 694 |
| 4 | Baura | 620 |
| 5 | Bengthi | 341 |
| 6 | Muradpur | 1,182 |
| 7 | Baida | 1,432 |
| 8 | Kuchaili | 583 |