Kankavli Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kankavli Tehsil has a population of 1.35 Lac (1,35,295) with 66.24 k (66,241) males and 69.05 k (69,054) females.The sex ratio in Kankavli is 1043, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kankavli Tehsil is 11.88 k (11,878) which is 8.78% of Kankavli Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kankavli Tehsil is 927 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kankavli Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sindhudurg District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.
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Kankavli Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kankavli Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.53 Lac (1,53,013), indicating a 13.1% increased from Kankavli's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 75.19 k, and the estimated female population is 77.80 k.
Kankavli Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kankavli Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.54 Lac (1,54,178), projecting a 13.96% increased from Kankavli's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 75.77 k, and the estimated female population is 78.37 k.
Kankavli Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kankavli Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.20 Lac (1,19,614), accounting for 88.41% of the Kankavli Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 58.65 k (58,654), and the Hindu female population is around 60.96 k (60,960).
Kankavli Buddhist Population
Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Kankavli Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 7.81 k (7,809), accounting for 5.77% of the Kankavli Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 3.72 k (3,719), and the Buddhist female population is around 4.09 k (4,090).
Kankavli Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,19,614 | 88.41% |
| Buddhist | 7,809 | 5.77% |
| Muslim | 5,166 | 3.82% |
| Christian | 1,874 | 1.39% |
| Jain | 627 | 0.46% |
| Religion not stated | 149 | 0.11% |
| Sikh | 51 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 5 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKankavli Urban Population
The Urban population of Kankavli Tehsil is 24.41 k (24,409), with 12.41 k (12,406) being males and 12.00 k (12,003) being females, making up 18.04% of the Kankavli total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Kankavli Rural Population
The Rural population of Kankavli Tehsil is 1.11 Lac (1,10,886), with 53.84 k (53,835) being males and 57.05 k (57,051) being females, making up 81.96% of the Kankavli total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1060 females for every 1000 males.
Kankavli Literacy Rate
Kankavli Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.81% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kankavli Tehsil is 90.16 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kankavli Tehsil is 77.79 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kankavli Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.83%, while in the rural regions of Kankavli Tehsil, it is around 82.07%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kankavli
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.81 | 90.16 | 77.79 |
| Urban Area | 91.83 | 94.33 | 89.27 |
| Rural Area | 82.07 | 89.21 | 75.41 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kankavli
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 83.9 | 90.22 | 77.89 |
| Buddhist | 81.23 | 87.91 | 75.22 |
| Muslim | 84.33 | 91.03 | 77.83 |
| Christian | 86.78 | 93.44 | 80.84 |
Kankavli Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kankavli Tehsil is 11.93 k (11,930) with 5.82 k (5,823) males and 6.11 k (6,107) females, which is 8.82% of Kankavli Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1049 females for every 1000 males.
Kankavli Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kankavli Tehsil is 1.23 k (1,231) with 630 (630) males and 601 (601) females, which is 0.91% of Kankavli Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 954 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kankavli
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1043 |
| Urban Area | 968 |
| Rural Area | 1060 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kankavli
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1040 |
| Buddhist | 1100 |
| Muslim | 1029 |
| Christian | 1101 |
Kankavli Area & Households
The Total Area of Kankavli Tehsil is 784 Square KM, with a population density of 173 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kankavli Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Kankavli Tehsil are 105.The Total Number of households in Kankavli Tehsil are 33.93 k(33,930).
Kankavli Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kankavli Tehsil, there are about 55.45 k (55,450) workers, making up nearly 40.98% of the Kankavli Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 35.83 k (35,829) are male workers, and about 19.62 k (19,621) are female workers.
Kankavli - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.53 Lac (1,53,013) | 13.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.54 Lac (1,54,178) | 13.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.55 Lac (1,55,241) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.56 Lac (1,56,233) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.57 Lac (1,57,224) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.58 Lac (1,58,215) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.59 Lac (1,59,206) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.60 Lac (1,60,081) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.61 Lac (1,60,874) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.62 Lac (1,61,667) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.62 Lac (1,62,459) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.63 Lac (1,63,252) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.64 Lac (1,64,043) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kankavli Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.64 Lac (1,64,043), with a male population of 80.67 k (80,666) and a female population of 83.34 k (83,336). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Kankavli Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.