Kantajhar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kantajhar Village has a population of 834 (834) with 409 (409) males and 425 (425) females.The sex ratio in Kantajhar is 1040, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kantajhar Village is 102 (102) which is 12.23% of Kantajhar Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kantajhar Village is 1685 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Kantajhar village is listed as part of the Hatibari Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Sundargarh District in the state of ODISHA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

834

Toatl Population

409

Male Population

425

Female Population

Kantajhar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kantajhar Village current estimated population is projected to be 924 (924), indicating a 10.73% increased from Kantajhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 451 , and the estimated female population is 473 .

Kantajhar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kantajhar Village estimated population is projected to be 930 (930), projecting a 11.42% increased from Kantajhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 454 , and the estimated female population is 477 .

Kantajhar Literacy Rate

Kantajhar Village has a literacy rate of 63.52% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kantajhar Village is 69.27 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kantajhar Village is 57.62 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kantajhar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 63.52 69.27 57.62
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 63.52 69.27 57.62

Kantajhar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kantajhar Village is 33 (33) with 17 (17) males and 16 (16) females, which is 3.96% of Kantajhar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 942 females for every 1000 males.

Kantajhar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kantajhar Village is 593 (593) with 290 (290) males and 303 (303) females, which is 71.1% of Kantajhar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1045 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kantajhar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1040
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1040

Kantajhar Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Kantajhar Village are 179 (179).

Kantajhar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kantajhar Village, there are about 297 (297) workers, making up nearly 35.61% of the Kantajhar Village total population. Out of these, around 215 (215) are male workers, and about 82 (82) are female workers.

Kantajhar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 924 (924) 10.73%
2025 930 (930) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 935 (935) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 939 (939) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 943 (943) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 948 (948) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 952 (952) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 956 (956) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 959 (959) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 962 (962) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 965 (965) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 968 (968) 16% 0.36 %
2036 971 (971) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kantajhar Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 971 (971), with a male population of 472 (472) and a female population of 500 (500). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Kantajhar Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Kantajhar Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Bankuba 1,112
2 Mahulchhapal 544
3 Tersa 536
4 Karanjia 934
5 Kathkaranjia 103
6 Anthugada 599
7 Jamdarah 591
8 Patab 1,213
9 Gutitangar 743
10 Kadopani 967

Kantajhar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kantajhar is 834 (834).

The estimated population of Kantajhar in 2024 is approximately 924 (924).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kantajhar is 33 (3.96%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 593 (71.1%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kantajhar is 63.52%, with male literacy at 69.27% and female literacy at 57.62%.

The sex ratio in Kantajhar is 1040 females for every 1000 males.

Kantajhar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.47% up to 2036.