Kantanagar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kantanagar Village has a population of 15.59 k (15,587) with 8.03 k (8,034) males and 7.55 k (7,553) females.The sex ratio in Kantanagar is 941, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kantanagar Village is 2.16 k (2,158) which is 13.84% of Kantanagar Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kantanagar Village is 897 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Kantanagar village is listed as part of the Bhagawangola - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Murshidabad District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Male Population
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Kantanagar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kantanagar Village current estimated population is projected to be 16.97 k (16,968), indicating a 8.86% increased from Kantanagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 8.69 k, and the estimated female population is 8.28 k.
Kantanagar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kantanagar Village estimated population is projected to be 17.05 k (17,049), projecting a 9.38% increased from Kantanagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.73 k, and the estimated female population is 8.32 k.
Kantanagar Literacy Rate
Kantanagar Village has a literacy rate of 71.76% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kantanagar Village is 73.52 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kantanagar Village is 69.89 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kantanagar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.76 | 73.52 | 69.89 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 71.76 | 73.52 | 69.89 |
Kantanagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kantanagar Village is 928 (928) with 482 (482) males and 446 (446) females, which is 5.95% of Kantanagar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 926 females for every 1000 males.
Kantanagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Kantanagar Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Kantanagar Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kantanagar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 941 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 941 |
Kantanagar Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Kantanagar Village are 3.48 k(3,475).
Kantanagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kantanagar Village, there are about 4.98 k (4,980) workers, making up nearly 31.95% of the Kantanagar Village total population. Out of these, around 4.41 k (4,413) are male workers, and about 567 (567) are female workers.
Kantanagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.97 k (16,968) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 17.05 k (17,049) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 17.12 k (17,116) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 17.17 k (17,172) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 17.23 k (17,228) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 17.28 k (17,284) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 17.34 k (17,340) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 17.38 k (17,378) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 17.40 k (17,404) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 17.43 k (17,430) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 17.46 k (17,456) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 17.48 k (17,482) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 17.51 k (17,508) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kantanagar Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 17.51 k (17,508), with a male population of 8.90 k (8,903) and a female population of 8.60 k (8,604). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Kantanagar Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.
Kantanagar Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dakshin Hanumanta Nagar | 19,813 |
| 2 | Meoakhana | 1,805 |
| 3 | Diar Syampur | 3,816 |
| 4 | Mahishasthali | 17,785 |
| 5 | Belia Syampur | 11,847 |
| 6 | Mahatpur | 1,080 |