Kunkuri Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kunkuri Tehsil has a population of 95.30 k (95,300) with 47.66 k (47,657) males and 47.64 k (47,643) females.The sex ratio in Kunkuri is 1000, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kunkuri Tehsil is 12.14 k (12,135) which is 12.73% of Kunkuri Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kunkuri Tehsil is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kunkuri Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jashpur District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.

Kunkuri Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kunkuri Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.14 Lac (1,13,568), indicating a 19.17% increased from Kunkuri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 56.70 k, and the estimated female population is 56.87 k.

Kunkuri Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kunkuri Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.15 Lac (1,14,840), projecting a 20.5% increased from Kunkuri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 57.33 k, and the estimated female population is 57.51 k.

Kunkuri Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kunkuri Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 60.26 k (60,264), accounting for 63.24% of the Kunkuri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 30.38 k (30,381), and the Hindu female population is around 29.88 k (29,883).

Kunkuri Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Kunkuri Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 30.68 k (30,676), accounting for 32.19% of the Kunkuri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 15.03 k (15,034), and the Christian female population is around 15.64 k (15,642).

Kunkuri Religion Wise Population

Kunkuri Urban Population

The Urban population of Kunkuri Tehsil is 13.85 k (13,846), with 6.87 k (6,870) being males and 6.98 k (6,976) being females, making up 14.53% of the Kunkuri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1016 females for every 1000 males.

Kunkuri Rural Population

The Rural population of Kunkuri Tehsil is 81.45 k (81,454), with 40.79 k (40,787) being males and 40.67 k (40,667) being females, making up 85.47% of the Kunkuri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 998 females for every 1000 males.

Kunkuri Literacy Rate

Kunkuri Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.61% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kunkuri Tehsil is 82.92 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kunkuri Tehsil is 66.33 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kunkuri Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.81%, while in the rural regions of Kunkuri Tehsil, it is around 72.69%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kunkuri

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	74.61	82.92	66.33
Urban Area	85.81	90.46	81.23
Rural Area	72.69	81.63	63.76

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kunkuri

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	70.45	80.5	60.27
Christian	81.31	86.59	76.27
Muslim	84.43	91.51	76.89
Other religions and persuasions	56.04	65.14	45.92

Kunkuri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kunkuri Tehsil is 4.96 k (4,958) with 2.45 k (2,452) males and 2.51 k (2,506) females, which is 5.2% of Kunkuri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1023 females for every 1000 males.

Kunkuri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kunkuri Tehsil is 46.77 k (46,765) with 23.10 k (23,104) males and 23.66 k (23,661) females, which is 49.07% of Kunkuri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1025 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kunkuri

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1000
Urban Area	1016
Rural Area	998

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kunkuri

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	984
Christian	1041
Muslim	954
Other religions and persuasions	902

Kunkuri Area & Households

The Total Area of Kunkuri Tehsil is 426.69 Square KM, with a population density of 223 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kunkuri Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kunkuri Tehsil are 90.The Total Number of households in Kunkuri Tehsil are 21.49 k(21,487).

Kunkuri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kunkuri Tehsil, there are about 54.40 k (54,396) workers, making up nearly 57.08% of the Kunkuri Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 29.67 k (29,665) are male workers, and about 24.73 k (24,731) are female workers.

Kunkuri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Kunkuri Census Frequently Asked Questions