Kankrej Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kankrej Tehsil has a population of 2.76 Lac (2,75,613) with 1.43 Lac (1,42,849) males and 1.33 Lac (1,32,764) females.The sex ratio in Kankrej is 930, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kankrej Tehsil is 44.36 k (44,364) which is 16.1% of Kankrej Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kankrej Tehsil is 891 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kankrej Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Banas Kantha District in the state of GUJARAT in India.
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Kankrej Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kankrej Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.29 Lac (3,29,290), indicating a 19.48% increased from Kankrej's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.72 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.57 Lac.
Kankrej Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kankrej Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.33 Lac (3,33,176), projecting a 20.89% increased from Kankrej's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.74 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.59 Lac.
Kankrej Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kankrej Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.70 Lac (2,69,686), accounting for 97.85% of the Kankrej Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.40 Lac (1,39,798), and the Hindu female population is around 1.30 Lac (1,29,888).
Kankrej Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kankrej Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.83 k (3,832), accounting for 1.39% of the Kankrej Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.99 k (1,991), and the Muslim female population is around 1.84 k (1,841).
Kankrej Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,69,686 | 97.85% |
| Muslim | 3,832 | 1.39% |
| Jain | 1,854 | 0.67% |
| Christian | 107 | 0.04% |
| Religion not stated | 102 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 23 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 5 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKankrej Urban Population
The Urban population of Kankrej Tehsil is 18.06 k (18,060), with 9.50 k (9,496) being males and 8.56 k (8,564) being females, making up 6.55% of the Kankrej total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 902 females for every 1000 males.
Kankrej Rural Population
The Rural population of Kankrej Tehsil is 2.58 Lac (2,57,553), with 1.33 Lac (1,33,353) being males and 1.24 Lac (1,24,200) being females, making up 93.45% of the Kankrej total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Kankrej Literacy Rate
Kankrej Tehsil has a literacy rate of 60.52% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kankrej Tehsil is 74.53 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kankrej Tehsil is 45.56 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kankrej Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 72.76%, while in the rural regions of Kankrej Tehsil, it is around 59.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kankrej
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 60.52 | 74.53 | 45.56 |
| Urban Area | 72.76 | 84.36 | 59.98 |
| Rural Area | 59.63 | 73.8 | 44.54 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kankrej
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 60.02 | 74.18 | 44.9 |
| Muslim | 76.42 | 87.27 | 65.01 |
| Jain | 95.1 | 98.08 | 92.32 |
| Christian | 56.18 | 66.04 | 41.67 |
Kankrej Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kankrej Tehsil is 19.45 k (19,448) with 10.03 k (10,033) males and 9.42 k (9,415) females, which is 7.06% of Kankrej Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 939 females for every 1000 males.
Kankrej Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kankrej Tehsil is 650 (650) with 357 (357) males and 293 (293) females, which is 0.24% of Kankrej Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 821 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kankrej
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 930 |
| Urban Area | 902 |
| Rural Area | 932 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kankrej
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 930 |
| Muslim | 925 |
| Jain | 1040 |
| Christian | 622 |
Kankrej Area & Households
The Total Area of Kankrej Tehsil is 833.41 Square KM, with a population density of 331 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kankrej Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kankrej Tehsil are 101.The Total Number of households in Kankrej Tehsil are 48.98 k(48,979).
Kankrej Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kankrej Tehsil, there are about 1.22 Lac (1,21,931) workers, making up nearly 44.24% of the Kankrej Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 77.62 k (77,619) are male workers, and about 44.31 k (44,312) are female workers.
Kankrej - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.29 Lac (3,29,290) | 19.48% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.33 Lac (3,33,176) | 20.89% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.37 Lac (3,36,823) | 22.21% | 1.32 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.40 Lac (3,40,298) | 23.47% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.44 Lac (3,43,773) | 24.73% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.47 Lac (3,47,248) | 25.99% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.51 Lac (3,50,724) | 27.25% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.54 Lac (3,53,955) | 28.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.57 Lac (3,57,014) | 29.53% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.60 Lac (3,60,073) | 30.64% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.63 Lac (3,63,133) | 31.75% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.66 Lac (3,66,192) | 32.86% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.69 Lac (3,69,251) | 33.97% | 1.11 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kankrej Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.69 Lac (3,69,251), with a male population of 1.93 Lac (1,93,259) and a female population of 1.76 Lac (1,75,970). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Kankrej Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.21%.