Kanker Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kanker Tehsil has a population of 1.24 Lac (1,23,650) with 61.18 k (61,180) males and 62.47 k (62,470) females.The sex ratio in Kanker is 1022, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kanker Tehsil is 14.06 k (14,060) which is 11.37% of Kanker Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kanker Tehsil is 990 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kanker Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Uttar Bastar Kanker District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.
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Kanker Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kanker Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.47 Lac (1,47,352), indicating a 19.17% increased from Kanker's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 72.79 k, and the estimated female population is 74.56 k.
Kanker Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kanker Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.49 Lac (1,49,002), projecting a 20.5% increased from Kanker's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 73.60 k, and the estimated female population is 75.40 k.
Kanker Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kanker Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.10 Lac (1,10,423), accounting for 89.3% of the Kanker Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 54.68 k (54,676), and the Hindu female population is around 55.75 k (55,747).
Kanker Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Kanker Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 7.96 k (7,956), accounting for 6.43% of the Kanker Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 3.84 k (3,842), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 4.11 k (4,114).
Kanker Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,10,423 | 89.3% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 7,956 | 6.43% |
| Muslim | 3,560 | 2.88% |
| Christian | 642 | 0.52% |
| Buddhist | 581 | 0.47% |
| Jain | 230 | 0.19% |
| Sikh | 137 | 0.11% |
| Religion not stated | 121 | 0.1% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKanker Urban Population
The Urban population of Kanker Tehsil is 37.44 k (37,442), with 18.42 k (18,421) being males and 19.02 k (19,021) being females, making up 30.28% of the Kanker total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1033 females for every 1000 males.
Kanker Rural Population
The Rural population of Kanker Tehsil is 86.21 k (86,208), with 42.76 k (42,759) being males and 43.45 k (43,449) being females, making up 69.72% of the Kanker total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1017 females for every 1000 males.
Kanker Literacy Rate
Kanker Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.36% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kanker Tehsil is 86.11 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kanker Tehsil is 68.83 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kanker Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.48%, while in the rural regions of Kanker Tehsil, it is around 72.5%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kanker
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.36 | 86.11 | 68.83 |
| Urban Area | 88.48 | 93.36 | 83.79 |
| Rural Area | 72.5 | 82.97 | 62.21 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kanker
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 77.09 | 85.86 | 68.51 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 71.93 | 83.11 | 61.59 |
| Muslim | 91.51 | 95.82 | 87.22 |
| Christian | 95.34 | 96.18 | 94.52 |
Kanker Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kanker Tehsil is 6.80 k (6,797) with 3.36 k (3,364) males and 3.43 k (3,433) females, which is 5.5% of Kanker Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1021 females for every 1000 males.
Kanker Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kanker Tehsil is 61.95 k (61,951) with 30.21 k (30,205) males and 31.75 k (31,746) females, which is 50.1% of Kanker Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1052 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kanker
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1022 |
| Urban Area | 1033 |
| Rural Area | 1017 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kanker
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1020 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1071 |
| Muslim | 980 |
| Christian | 940 |
Kanker Area & Households
The Total Area of Kanker Tehsil is 633.36 Square KM, with a population density of 195 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kanker Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kanker Tehsil are 100.The Total Number of households in Kanker Tehsil are 27.85 k(27,850).
Kanker Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kanker Tehsil, there are about 63.37 k (63,368) workers, making up nearly 51.25% of the Kanker Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 35.81 k (35,811) are male workers, and about 27.56 k (27,557) are female workers.
Kanker - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.47 Lac (1,47,352) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.49 Lac (1,49,002) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.51 Lac (1,50,532) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.52 Lac (1,51,976) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.53 Lac (1,53,424) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.55 Lac (1,54,872) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.56 Lac (1,56,316) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.58 Lac (1,57,683) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.59 Lac (1,58,987) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.60 Lac (1,60,297) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.62 Lac (1,61,601) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.63 Lac (1,62,906) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.64 Lac (1,64,215) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kanker Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.64 Lac (1,64,215), with a male population of 81.04 k (81,042) and a female population of 83.18 k (83,180). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Kanker Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.