Kanikar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kanikar Village has a population of 748 (748) with 378 (378) males and 370 (370) females.The sex ratio in Kanikar is 979, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kanikar Village is 74 (74) which is 9.89% of Kanikar Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kanikar Village is 682 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Kanikar village is listed as part of the Dhaniakhali Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Hugli District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

748

Toatl Population

378

Male Population

370

Female Population

Kanikar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kanikar Village current estimated population is projected to be 815 (815), indicating a 8.86% increased from Kanikar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 409 , and the estimated female population is 406 .

Kanikar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kanikar Village estimated population is projected to be 819 (819), projecting a 9.38% increased from Kanikar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 411 , and the estimated female population is 408 .

Kanikar Literacy Rate

Kanikar Village has a literacy rate of 75.96% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kanikar Village is 82.04 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kanikar Village is 70 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kanikar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 75.96 82.04 70
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 75.96 82.04 70

Kanikar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kanikar Village is 81 (81) with 48 (48) males and 33 (33) females, which is 10.83% of Kanikar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 688 females for every 1000 males.

Kanikar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kanikar Village is 357 (357) with 175 (175) males and 182 (182) females, which is 47.73% of Kanikar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1040 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kanikar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 979
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 979

Kanikar Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Kanikar Village are 167 (167).

Kanikar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kanikar Village, there are about 456 (456) workers, making up nearly 60.96% of the Kanikar Village total population. Out of these, around 268 (268) are male workers, and about 188 (188) are female workers.

Kanikar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 815 (815) 8.86%
2025 819 (819) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 822 (822) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 825 (825) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 827 (827) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 830 (830) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 833 (833) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 834 (834) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 836 (836) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 837 (837) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 838 (838) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 839 (839) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 841 (841) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kanikar Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 841 (841), with a male population of 419 (419) and a female population of 422 (422). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Kanikar Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Kanikar Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Dhamaitikar 2,621
2 Sitipalashi 1,034
3 Kankrakuli 1,075
4 Surat Sinpur 742
5 Shripatipur 108
6 Deulpara 1,835
7 Kabilpur 1,213
8 Mitrapur 343
9 Chinagari 1,052
10 Serpur 933

Kanikar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kanikar is 748 (748).

The estimated population of Kanikar in 2024 is approximately 815 (815).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kanikar is 81 (10.83%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 357 (47.73%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanikar is 75.96%, with male literacy at 82.04% and female literacy at 70%.

The sex ratio in Kanikar is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Kanikar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.