Kantho Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kantho Village has a population of 4.03 k (4,031) with 2.07 k (2,069) males and 1.96 k (1,962) females.The sex ratio in Kantho is 949, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kantho Village is 937 (937) which is 23.24% of Kantho Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kantho Village is 998 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Kantho village is listed as part of the Simri Bakhtiarpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Saharsa District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Kantho Estimated Population in 2025
In 2025, Kantho Village current estimated population is projected to be 5.04 k (5,036), indicating a 24.91% increased from Kantho's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.57 k, and the estimated female population is 2.46 k.
Kantho Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Kantho Village estimated population is projected to be 5.10 k (5,104), projecting a 26.61% increased from Kantho's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.61 k, and the estimated female population is 2.50 k.
Kantho Literacy Rate
Kantho Village has a literacy rate of 35.49% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kantho Village is 43.19 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kantho Village is 27.24 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kantho
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35.49 | 43.19 | 27.24 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 35.49 | 43.19 | 27.24 |
Kantho Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kantho Village is 950 (950) with 478 (478) males and 472 (472) females, which is 23.57% of Kantho Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 988 females for every 1000 males.
Kantho Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Kantho Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Kantho Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kantho
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 949 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 949 |
Kantho Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Kantho Village are 817 (817).
Kantho Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kantho Village, there are about 1.42 k (1,415) workers, making up nearly 35.1% of the Kantho Village total population. Out of these, around 969 (969) are male workers, and about 446 (446) are female workers.
Kantho - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.04 k (5,036) | 24.91% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.10 k (5,104) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.17 k (5,171) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.24 k (5,239) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.31 k (5,306) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.37 k (5,373) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.44 k (5,435) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.49 k (5,492) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.55 k (5,550) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.61 k (5,608) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.67 k (5,665) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.72 k (5,723) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kantho Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.72 k (5,723), with a male population of 2.91 k (2,912) and a female population of 2.81 k (2,812). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Kantho Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.55%.
Kantho Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohanpur | 6,910 |
| 2 | Saraunja Thana Sitanabad | 23,984 |
| 3 | Saraunja | 9,289 |
| 4 | Hario | 2,491 |
| 5 | Shankarpur | 2,772 |
| 6 | Chapram | 3,036 |
| 7 | Baghwa | 4,960 |
| 8 | Manjhwa | 2,293 |
| 9 | Gopalpur | 1,058 |
| 10 | Paharpur | 8,873 |