Kanke Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kanke Tehsil has a population of 13.17 Lac (13,17,499) with 6.85 Lac (6,84,804) males and 6.33 Lac (6,32,695) females.The sex ratio in Kanke is 924, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kanke Tehsil is 1.63 Lac (1,63,044) which is 12.38% of Kanke Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kanke Tehsil is 912 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kanke Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ranchi District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.

Kanke Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kanke Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 15.92 Lac (15,91,827), indicating a 20.82% increased from Kanke's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 8.24 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.67 Lac.

Kanke Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kanke Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 16.12 Lac (16,11,521), projecting a 22.32% increased from Kanke's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.34 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.77 Lac.

Kanke Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kanke Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 8.06 Lac (8,06,449), accounting for 61.21% of the Kanke Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.26 Lac (4,25,967), and the Hindu female population is around 3.80 Lac (3,80,482).

Kanke Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kanke Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.33 Lac (2,32,909), accounting for 17.68% of the Kanke Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.21 Lac (1,20,959), and the Muslim female population is around 1.12 Lac (1,11,950).

Kanke Religion Wise Population

Kanke Urban Population

The Urban population of Kanke Tehsil is 11.01 Lac (11,00,569), with 5.73 Lac (5,73,004) being males and 5.28 Lac (5,27,565) being females, making up 83.53% of the Kanke total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 921 females for every 1000 males.

Kanke Rural Population

The Rural population of Kanke Tehsil is 2.17 Lac (2,16,930), with 1.12 Lac (1,11,800) being males and 1.05 Lac (1,05,130) being females, making up 16.47% of the Kanke total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Kanke Literacy Rate

Kanke Tehsil has a literacy rate of 84.92% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kanke Tehsil is 90.12 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kanke Tehsil is 79.3 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kanke Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.4%, while in the rural regions of Kanke Tehsil, it is around 71.81%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kanke

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	84.92	90.12	79.3
Urban Area	87.4	91.69	82.76
Rural Area	71.81	81.81	61.14

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kanke

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	87.44	92.21	82.1
Muslim	82	86.97	76.62
Other religions and persuasions	71.69	80.78	62.56
Christian	92.26	94.82	89.9

Kanke Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kanke Tehsil is 59.82 k (59,816) with 31.01 k (31,011) males and 28.81 k (28,805) females, which is 4.54% of Kanke Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 929 females for every 1000 males.

Kanke Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kanke Tehsil is 2.98 Lac (2,98,304) with 1.48 Lac (1,47,957) males and 1.50 Lac (1,50,347) females, which is 22.64% of Kanke Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1017 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kanke

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	924
Urban Area	921
Rural Area	941

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kanke

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	894
Muslim	926
Other religions and persuasions	991
Christian	1071

Kanke Area & Households

The Total Area of Kanke Tehsil is 432.4 Square KM, with a population density of 3,047 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kanke Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Kanke Tehsil are 103.The Total Number of households in Kanke Tehsil are 2.53 Lac(2,53,026).

Kanke Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kanke Tehsil, there are about 4.21 Lac (4,20,690) workers, making up nearly 31.93% of the Kanke Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 3.23 Lac (3,23,394) are male workers, and about 97.30 k (97,296) are female workers.

Kanke - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Kanke Census Frequently Asked Questions