Kankar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kankar Village has a population of 4.91 k (4,913) with 2.60 k (2,603) males and 2.31 k (2,310) females.The sex ratio in Kankar is 888, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kankar Village is 939 (939) which is 19.11% of Kankar Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kankar Village is 925 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Kankar village is listed as part of the Kumarkhand Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Madhepura District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

4.91 k

Toatl Population

2.60 k

Male Population

2.31 k

Female Population

Kankar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kankar Village current estimated population is projected to be 6.05 k (6,052), indicating a 23.17% increased from Kankar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.19 k, and the estimated female population is 2.86 k.

Kankar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kankar Village estimated population is projected to be 6.14 k (6,137), projecting a 24.91% increased from Kankar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.24 k, and the estimated female population is 2.90 k.

Kankar Literacy Rate

Kankar Village has a literacy rate of 59.26% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kankar Village is 67.14 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kankar Village is 50.3 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kankar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 59.26 67.14 50.3
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 59.26 67.14 50.3

Kankar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kankar Village is 1.25 k (1,254) with 651 (651) males and 603 (603) females, which is 25.52% of Kankar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 927 females for every 1000 males.

Kankar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kankar Village is 14 (14) with 6 (6) males and 8 (8) females, which is 0.28% of Kankar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1334 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kankar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 888
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 888

Kankar Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Kankar Village are 901 (901).

Kankar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kankar Village, there are about 1.58 k (1,576) workers, making up nearly 32.08% of the Kankar Village total population. Out of these, around 1.25 k (1,245) are male workers, and about 331 (331) are female workers.

Kankar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 6.05 k (6,052) 23.17%
2025 6.14 k (6,137) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 6.22 k (6,221) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 6.30 k (6,303) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 6.39 k (6,385) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 6.47 k (6,467) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 6.55 k (6,548) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 6.62 k (6,624) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 6.69 k (6,694) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 6.76 k (6,764) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 6.84 k (6,835) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 6.91 k (6,905) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 6.98 k (6,975) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kankar Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.98 k (6,975), with a male population of 3.66 k (3,664) and a female population of 3.31 k (3,311). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Kankar Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Kankar Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Sarhad 0
2 Rampatti 740
3 Puraini 8,184
4 Sarhadgatti 2,789
5 Sarhadgatti alias kalan sardar 0
6 Sarhadgatti alias chakla kalan 433

Kankar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kankar is 4.91 k (4,913).

The estimated population of Kankar in 2024 is approximately 6.05 k (6,052).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kankar is 1.25 k (25.52%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 14 (0.28%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kankar is 59.26%, with male literacy at 67.14% and female literacy at 50.3%.

The sex ratio in Kankar is 888 females for every 1000 males.

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