Kankadahad Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kankadahad Tehsil has a population of 61.22 k (61,222) with 30.92 k (30,917) males and 30.31 k (30,305) females.The sex ratio in Kankadahad is 981, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kankadahad Tehsil is 9.19 k (9,185) which is 15% of Kankadahad Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kankadahad Tehsil is 938 females for every 1000 males.

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

Kankadahad Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kankadahad Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 67.79 k (67,792), indicating a 10.73% increased from Kankadahad 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 34.07 k, and the estimated female population is 33.73 k.

Kankadahad Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kankadahad Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 68.21 k (68,213), projecting a 11.42% increased from Kankadahad 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 34.27 k, and the estimated female population is 33.95 k.

Kankadahad Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kankadahad Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 61.07 k (61,072), accounting for 99.75% of the Kankadahad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 30.84 k (30,842), and the Hindu female population is around 30.23 k (30,230).

Kankadahad Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Kankadahad Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 64 (64), accounting for 0.1% of the Kankadahad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 29 (29), and the Christian female population is around 35 (35).

Kankadahad Religion Wise Population

Kankadahad Urban Population

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

Kankadahad Rural Population

The Rural population of Kankadahad Tehsil is 61.22 k (61,222), with 30.92 k (30,917) being males and 30.31 k (30,305) being females, making up 100% of the Kankadahad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Kankadahad Literacy Rate

Kankadahad Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.79% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kankadahad Tehsil is 78.3 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kankadahad Tehsil is 57.16 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kankadahad Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Kankadahad Tehsil, it is around 67.79%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kankadahad

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	67.79	78.3	57.16
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	67.79	78.3	57.16

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kankadahad

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	67.78	78.28	57.16
Christian	69.39	91.3	50
Religion not stated	69.7	77.78	60
Muslim	75.86	88.24	58.33

Kankadahad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kankadahad Tehsil is 6.64 k (6,638) with 3.30 k (3,295) males and 3.34 k (3,343) females, which is 10.84% of Kankadahad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1015 females for every 1000 males.

Kankadahad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kankadahad Tehsil is 34.87 k (34,869) with 17.43 k (17,428) males and 17.44 k (17,441) females, which is 56.96% of Kankadahad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1001 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kankadahad

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	981
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	981

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kankadahad

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	981
Christian	1207
Religion not stated	783
Muslim	667

Kankadahad Area & Households

The Total Area of Kankadahad Tehsil is 492.29 Square KM, with a population density of 124 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Kankadahad Tehsil are 82.The Total Number of households in Kankadahad Tehsil are 13.11 k(13,114).

Kankadahad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kankadahad Tehsil, there are about 31.69 k (31,693) workers, making up nearly 51.77% of the Kankadahad Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 18.15 k (18,148) are male workers, and about 13.55 k (13,545) are female workers.

Kankadahad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Kankadahad Census Frequently Asked Questions