Kanakapura Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kanakapura Tehsil has a population of 3.51 Lac (3,50,877) with 1.79 Lac (1,78,572) males and 1.72 Lac (1,72,305) females.The sex ratio in Kanakapura is 965, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kanakapura Tehsil is 34.32 k (34,319) which is 9.78% of Kanakapura Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kanakapura Tehsil is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kanakapura Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ramanagara District in the state of KARNATAKA in India.
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Kanakapura Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kanakapura Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.90 Lac (3,90,275), indicating a 11.23% increased from Kanakapura 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.99 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.91 Lac.
Kanakapura Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kanakapura Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.93 Lac (3,92,690), projecting a 11.92% increased from Kanakapura 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.00 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.93 Lac.
Kanakapura Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kanakapura Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.30 Lac (3,30,411), accounting for 94.17% of the Kanakapura Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.68 Lac (1,68,142), and the Hindu female population is around 1.62 Lac (1,62,269).
Kanakapura Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kanakapura Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 16.42 k (16,419), accounting for 4.68% of the Kanakapura Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.40 k (8,398), and the Muslim female population is around 8.02 k (8,021).
Kanakapura Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,30,411 | 94.17% |
| Muslim | 16,419 | 4.68% |
| Christian | 3,401 | 0.97% |
| Religion not stated | 350 | 0.1% |
| Jain | 183 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 65 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 39 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 9 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKanakapura Urban Population
The Urban population of Kanakapura Tehsil is 54.01 k (54,014), with 27.51 k (27,512) being males and 26.50 k (26,502) being females, making up 15.39% of the Kanakapura total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 964 females for every 1000 males.
Kanakapura Rural Population
The Rural population of Kanakapura Tehsil is 2.97 Lac (2,96,863), with 1.51 Lac (1,51,060) being males and 1.46 Lac (1,45,803) being females, making up 84.61% of the Kanakapura total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Kanakapura Literacy Rate
Kanakapura Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.78% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kanakapura Tehsil is 72.34 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kanakapura Tehsil is 56.95 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kanakapura Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.08%, while in the rural regions of Kanakapura Tehsil, it is around 61.85%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kanakapura
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.78 | 72.34 | 56.95 |
| Urban Area | 81.08 | 86.06 | 75.9 |
| Rural Area | 61.85 | 69.87 | 53.55 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kanakapura
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63.92 | 71.81 | 55.75 |
| Muslim | 79.28 | 80.88 | 77.61 |
| Christian | 80.59 | 84.16 | 77.03 |
| Religion not stated | 70.03 | 75.84 | 63.77 |
Kanakapura Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kanakapura Tehsil is 68.13 k (68,127) with 34.53 k (34,530) males and 33.60 k (33,597) females, which is 19.42% of Kanakapura Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Kanakapura Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kanakapura Tehsil is 7.33 k (7,328) with 3.73 k (3,727) males and 3.60 k (3,601) females, which is 2.09% of Kanakapura Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kanakapura
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 965 |
| Urban Area | 964 |
| Rural Area | 966 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kanakapura
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 966 |
| Muslim | 956 |
| Christian | 1011 |
| Religion not stated | 892 |
Kanakapura Area & Households
The Total Area of Kanakapura Tehsil is 1,553 Square KM, with a population density of 226 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kanakapura Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kanakapura Tehsil are 303.The Total Number of households in Kanakapura Tehsil are 85.17 k(85,173).
Kanakapura Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kanakapura Tehsil, there are about 1.76 Lac (1,75,532) workers, making up nearly 50.03% of the Kanakapura Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.12 Lac (1,11,687) are male workers, and about 63.85 k (63,845) are female workers.
Kanakapura - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.90 Lac (3,90,275) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.93 Lac (3,92,690) | 11.92% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.95 Lac (3,94,825) | 12.53% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.97 Lac (3,96,755) | 13.07% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.99 Lac (3,98,684) | 13.62% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.01 Lac (4,00,614) | 14.17% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.03 Lac (4,02,543) | 14.72% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.04 Lac (4,04,210) | 15.2% | 0.48 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.06 Lac (4,05,689) | 15.62% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.07 Lac (4,07,168) | 16.04% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.09 Lac (4,08,652) | 16.47% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.10 Lac (4,10,131) | 16.89% | 0.42 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.12 Lac (4,11,609) | 17.31% | 0.42 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kanakapura Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.12 Lac (4,11,609), with a male population of 2.10 Lac (2,09,549) and a female population of 2.02 Lac (2,02,068). This reflects a total growth of 17.31% from Kanakapura Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.51%.