Kangan Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kangan Tehsil has a population of 1.21 Lac (1,20,934) with 64.72 k (64,723) males and 56.21 k (56,211) females.The sex ratio in Kangan is 869, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kangan Tehsil is 22.54 k (22,542) which is 18.64% of Kangan Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kangan Tehsil is 877 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kangan Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ganderbal District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in India.
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Kangan Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kangan Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.35 Lac (1,34,831), indicating a 11.49% increased from Kangan's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 71.41 k, and the estimated female population is 63.40 k.
Kangan Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kangan Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.36 Lac (1,35,782), projecting a 12.28% increased from Kangan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 71.86 k, and the estimated female population is 63.91 k.
Kangan Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Kangan Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.19 Lac (1,18,720), accounting for 98.17% of the Kangan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 62.73 k (62,734), and the Muslim female population is around 55.99 k (55,986).
Kangan Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Kangan Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.61 k (1,605), accounting for 1.33% of the Kangan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.49 k (1,494), and the Hindu female population is around 111 (111).
Kangan Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 1,18,720 | 98.17% |
| Hindu | 1,605 | 1.33% |
| Sikh | 271 | 0.22% |
| Christian | 176 | 0.15% |
| Religion not stated | 148 | 0.12% |
| Buddhist | 7 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 4 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKangan Urban Population
The Urban population of Kangan Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Kangan total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Kangan Rural Population
The Rural population of Kangan Tehsil is 1.21 Lac (1,20,934), with 64.72 k (64,723) being males and 56.21 k (56,211) being females, making up 100% of the Kangan total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 869 females for every 1000 males.
Kangan Literacy Rate
Kangan Tehsil has a literacy rate of 52.84% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kangan Tehsil is 63.81 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kangan Tehsil is 40.19 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kangan Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Kangan Tehsil, it is around 52.84%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kangan
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52.84 | 63.81 | 40.19 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 52.84 | 63.81 | 40.19 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kangan
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 52.01 | 62.64 | 40.16 |
| Hindu | 94.21 | 97.14 | 44.19 |
| Sikh | 96.24 | 96.88 | 80 |
| Christian | 67.5 | 76.07 | 44.19 |
Kangan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kangan Tehsil is 37 (37) with 25 (25) males and 12 (12) females, which is 0.03% of Kangan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 480 females for every 1000 males.
Kangan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kangan Tehsil is 53.79 k (53,788) with 28.67 k (28,670) males and 25.12 k (25,118) females, which is 44.48% of Kangan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 877 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kangan
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 869 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 869 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kangan
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 893 |
| Hindu | 75 |
| Sikh | 47 |
| Christian | 443 |
Kangan Area & Households
The Total Area of Kangan Tehsil is 90.44 Square KM, with a population density of 1,337 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Kangan Tehsil are 42.The Total Number of households in Kangan Tehsil are 18.33 k(18,326).
Kangan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kangan Tehsil, there are about 35.06 k (35,056) workers, making up nearly 28.99% of the Kangan Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 28.66 k (28,663) are male workers, and about 6.39 k (6,393) are female workers.
Kangan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.35 Lac (1,34,831) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.36 Lac (1,35,782) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.37 Lac (1,36,713) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.38 Lac (1,37,624) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.39 Lac (1,38,536) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.39 Lac (1,39,447) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.40 Lac (1,40,358) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.41 Lac (1,41,182) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.42 Lac (1,41,936) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.43 Lac (1,42,691) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.43 Lac (1,43,455) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.44 Lac (1,44,210) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.45 Lac (1,44,964) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kangan Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.45 Lac (1,44,964), with a male population of 75.99 k (75,992) and a female population of 68.93 k (68,929). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Kangan Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.