Kantabanji Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kantabanji Tehsil has a population of 72.12 k (72,115) with 36.29 k (36,286) males and 35.83 k (35,829) females.The sex ratio in Kantabanji is 988, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kantabanji Tehsil is 10.02 k (10,017) which is 13.89% of Kantabanji Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kantabanji Tehsil is 933 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kantabanji Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Balangir District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Kantabanji Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kantabanji Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 79.85 k (79,854), indicating a 10.73% increased from Kantabanji's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 39.98 k, and the estimated female population is 39.87 k.
Kantabanji Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kantabanji Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 80.35 k (80,349), projecting a 11.42% increased from Kantabanji's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 40.22 k, and the estimated female population is 40.14 k.
Kantabanji Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kantabanji Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 70.14 k (70,142), accounting for 97.26% of the Kantabanji Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 35.27 k (35,274), and the Hindu female population is around 34.87 k (34,868).
Kantabanji Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kantabanji Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 912 (912), accounting for 1.26% of the Kantabanji Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 475 (475), and the Muslim female population is around 437 (437).
Kantabanji Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 70,142 | 97.26% |
| Muslim | 912 | 1.26% |
| Christian | 435 | 0.6% |
| Jain | 386 | 0.54% |
| Sikh | 178 | 0.25% |
| Religion not stated | 43 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 16 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKantabanji Urban Population
The Urban population of Kantabanji Tehsil is 21.82 k (21,819), with 11.26 k (11,258) being males and 10.56 k (10,561) being females, making up 30.26% of the Kantabanji total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 939 females for every 1000 males.
Kantabanji Rural Population
The Rural population of Kantabanji Tehsil is 50.30 k (50,296), with 25.03 k (25,028) being males and 25.27 k (25,268) being females, making up 69.74% of the Kantabanji total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1010 females for every 1000 males.
Kantabanji Literacy Rate
Kantabanji Tehsil has a literacy rate of 61.87% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kantabanji Tehsil is 74.02 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kantabanji Tehsil is 49.69 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kantabanji Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.53%, while in the rural regions of Kantabanji Tehsil, it is around 54.41%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kantabanji
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 61.87 | 74.02 | 49.69 |
| Urban Area | 78.53 | 86.28 | 70.32 |
| Rural Area | 54.41 | 68.31 | 40.79 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kantabanji
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 61.12 | 73.5 | 48.71 |
| Muslim | 85.08 | 88.81 | 81.15 |
| Christian | 90.23 | 93.33 | 87.56 |
| Jain | 95.34 | 98.87 | 91.57 |
Kantabanji Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kantabanji Tehsil is 13.79 k (13,793) with 6.90 k (6,901) males and 6.89 k (6,892) females, which is 19.13% of Kantabanji Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 999 females for every 1000 males.
Kantabanji Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kantabanji Tehsil is 14.75 k (14,749) with 7.27 k (7,265) males and 7.48 k (7,484) females, which is 20.45% of Kantabanji Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1031 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kantabanji
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 988 |
| Urban Area | 939 |
| Rural Area | 1010 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kantabanji
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 989 |
| Muslim | 920 |
| Christian | 1122 |
| Jain | 930 |
Kantabanji Area & Households
The Total Area of Kantabanji Tehsil is 186.6 Square KM, with a population density of 386 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kantabanji Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kantabanji Tehsil are 56.The Total Number of households in Kantabanji Tehsil are 17.36 k(17,363).
Kantabanji Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kantabanji Tehsil, there are about 30.24 k (30,242) workers, making up nearly 41.94% of the Kantabanji Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 20.28 k (20,279) are male workers, and about 9.96 k (9,963) are female workers.
Kantabanji - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 79.85 k (79,854) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 80.35 k (80,349) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 80.78 k (80,778) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 81.16 k (81,157) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 81.54 k (81,538) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 81.92 k (81,918) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 82.30 k (82,299) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 82.61 k (82,610) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 82.87 k (82,871) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 83.13 k (83,134) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 83.39 k (83,394) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 83.66 k (83,657) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 83.92 k (83,919) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kantabanji Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 83.92 k (83,919), with a male population of 41.83 k (41,829) and a female population of 42.09 k (42,094). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Kantabanji Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.