Kanksa Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kanksa Tehsil has a population of 1.78 Lac (1,78,125) with 91.35 k (91,350) males and 86.78 k (86,775) females.The sex ratio in Kanksa is 950, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kanksa Tehsil is 20.21 k (20,210) which is 11.35% of Kanksa Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kanksa Tehsil is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kanksa Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Barddhaman District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.

Kanksa Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kanksa Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.94 Lac (1,93,901), indicating a 8.86% increased from Kanksa's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 98.83 k, and the estimated female population is 95.08 k.

Kanksa Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kanksa Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.95 Lac (1,94,831), projecting a 9.38% increased from Kanksa's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 99.25 k, and the estimated female population is 95.58 k.

Kanksa Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kanksa Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.63 Lac (1,63,186), accounting for 91.61% of the Kanksa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 83.72 k (83,723), and the Hindu female population is around 79.46 k (79,463).

Kanksa Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kanksa Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 12.16 k (12,157), accounting for 6.82% of the Kanksa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.22 k (6,215), and the Muslim female population is around 5.94 k (5,942).

Kanksa Religion Wise Population

Kanksa Urban Population

The Urban population of Kanksa Tehsil is 74.53 k (74,531), with 38.14 k (38,137) being males and 36.39 k (36,394) being females, making up 41.84% of the Kanksa total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 955 females for every 1000 males.

Kanksa Rural Population

The Rural population of Kanksa Tehsil is 1.04 Lac (1,03,594), with 53.21 k (53,213) being males and 50.38 k (50,381) being females, making up 58.16% of the Kanksa total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Kanksa Literacy Rate

Kanksa Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.34% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kanksa Tehsil is 83.65 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kanksa Tehsil is 68.62 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kanksa Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.63%, while in the rural regions of Kanksa Tehsil, it is around 72.48%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kanksa

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	76.34	83.65	68.62
Urban Area	81.63	87.9	75.07
Rural Area	72.48	80.58	63.9

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kanksa

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	75.84	83.31	67.97
Muslim	82.27	87.42	76.87
Other religions and persuasions	71.29	83.13	58.55
Religion not stated	78.79	87.5	69.23

Kanksa Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kanksa Tehsil is 62.33 k (62,329) with 31.83 k (31,830) males and 30.50 k (30,499) females, which is 34.99% of Kanksa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Kanksa Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kanksa Tehsil is 18.24 k (18,239) with 9.11 k (9,110) males and 9.13 k (9,129) females, which is 10.24% of Kanksa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1003 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kanksa

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	950
Urban Area	955
Rural Area	947

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kanksa

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	950
Muslim	957
Other religions and persuasions	941
Religion not stated	1008

Kanksa Area & Households

The Total Area of Kanksa Tehsil is 288.07 Square KM, with a population density of 618 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kanksa Tehsil are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Kanksa Tehsil are 82.The Total Number of households in Kanksa Tehsil are 40.44 k(40,438).

Kanksa Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kanksa Tehsil, there are about 75.48 k (75,480) workers, making up nearly 42.37% of the Kanksa Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 53.64 k (53,636) are male workers, and about 21.84 k (21,844) are female workers.

Kanksa - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Kanksa Census Frequently Asked Questions