Kanpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kanpur Tehsil has a population of 59.58 k (59,577) with 31.41 k (31,413) males and 28.16 k (28,164) females.The sex ratio in Kanpur is 897, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kanpur Tehsil is 6.58 k (6,578) which is 11.04% of Kanpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kanpur Tehsil is 860 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kanpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Cuttack District in the state of ODISHA in India.

Kanpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kanpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 65.97 k (65,970), indicating a 10.73% increased from Kanpur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 34.61 k, and the estimated female population is 31.34 k.

Kanpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kanpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 66.38 k (66,380), projecting a 11.42% increased from Kanpur 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 34.82 k, and the estimated female population is 31.55 k.

Kanpur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kanpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 59.50 k (59,495), accounting for 99.86% of the Kanpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 31.37 k (31,368), and the Hindu female population is around 28.13 k (28,127).

Kanpur Religion not stated Population

Religion not stated is the second most popular religion in Kanpur Tehsil, with a total Religion not stated population of 26 (26), accounting for 0.04% of the Kanpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Religion not stated male population stands at approximately 13 (13), and the Religion not stated female population is around 13 (13).

Kanpur Religion Wise Population

Kanpur Urban Population

The Urban population of Kanpur Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Kanpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Kanpur Rural Population

The Rural population of Kanpur Tehsil is 59.58 k (59,577), with 31.41 k (31,413) being males and 28.16 k (28,164) being females, making up 100% of the Kanpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 897 females for every 1000 males.

Kanpur Literacy Rate

Kanpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.59% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kanpur Tehsil is 89.26 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kanpur Tehsil is 75.19 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kanpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Kanpur Tehsil, it is around 82.59%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kanpur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	82.59	89.26	75.19
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	82.59	89.26	75.19

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kanpur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	82.59	89.26	75.2
Religion not stated	64.71	85.71	50
Muslim	75	83.33	62.5
Christian	94.12	88.89	100

Kanpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kanpur Tehsil is 11.65 k (11,649) with 6.05 k (6,050) males and 5.60 k (5,599) females, which is 19.55% of Kanpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 926 females for every 1000 males.

Kanpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kanpur Tehsil is 1.51 k (1,507) with 770 (770) males and 737 (737) females, which is 2.53% of Kanpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kanpur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	897
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	897

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kanpur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	897
Religion not stated	1000
Muslim	770
Christian	819

Kanpur Area & Households

The Total Area of Kanpur Tehsil is 178.8 Square KM, with a population density of 333 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Kanpur Tehsil are 78.The Total Number of households in Kanpur Tehsil are 13.64 k(13,640).

Kanpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kanpur Tehsil, there are about 21.80 k (21,797) workers, making up nearly 36.59% of the Kanpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 17.81 k (17,810) are male workers, and about 3.99 k (3,987) are female workers.

Kanpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Kanpur Census Frequently Asked Questions