Kanj Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kanj Village has a population of 1.35 k (1,350) with 707 (707) males and 643 (643) females.The sex ratio in Kanj is 910, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kanj Village is 231 (231) which is 17.11% of Kanj Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kanj Village is 764 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Kanj village is listed as part of the Ramgarh Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Dumka District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.35 k

Toatl Population

707

Male Population

643

Female Population

Kanj Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kanj Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.63 k (1,632), indicating a 20.82% increased from Kanj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 852 , and the estimated female population is 780 .

Kanj Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kanj Village estimated population is projected to be 1.65 k (1,652), projecting a 22.32% increased from Kanj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 862 , and the estimated female population is 790 .

Kanj Literacy Rate

Kanj Village has a literacy rate of 67.2% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kanj Village is 79.51 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kanj Village is 54.14 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kanj

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 67.2 79.51 54.14
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 67.2 79.51 54.14

Kanj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kanj Village is 414 (414) with 222 (222) males and 192 (192) females, which is 30.67% of Kanj Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 865 females for every 1000 males.

Kanj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kanj Village is 13 (13) with 8 (8) males and 5 (5) females, which is 0.96% of Kanj Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 625 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kanj

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 910
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 910

Kanj Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Kanj Village are 272 (272).

Kanj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kanj Village, there are about 429 (429) workers, making up nearly 31.78% of the Kanj Village total population. Out of these, around 329 (329) are male workers, and about 100 (100) are female workers.

Kanj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.63 k (1,632) 20.82%
2025 1.65 k (1,652) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 1.67 k (1,671) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 1.69 k (1,689) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 1.71 k (1,707) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 1.73 k (1,726) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 1.74 k (1,744) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 1.76 k (1,761) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 1.78 k (1,776) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 1.79 k (1,792) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 1.81 k (1,808) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 1.82 k (1,824) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 1.84 k (1,839) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kanj Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.84 k (1,839), with a male population of 955 (955) and a female population of 885 (885). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Kanj Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Kanj Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Patgora 400
2 Pureyakita 0
3 Chitbesra 642
4 Kauakita 0
5 Semra 918
6 Roldih 349
7 Dumarjor 1,144
8 Tilatanr 202
9 Ghordaur 512
10 Patharia 558

Kanj Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kanj is 1.35 k (1,350).

The estimated population of Kanj in 2024 is approximately 1.63 k (1,632).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kanj is 414 (30.67%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 13 (0.96%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanj is 67.2%, with male literacy at 79.51% and female literacy at 54.14%.

The sex ratio in Kanj is 910 females for every 1000 males.

Kanj population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.28% up to 2036.