Canning - I Population
As per the 2011 Census, Canning - I Tehsil has a population of 3.05 Lac (3,04,724) with 1.55 Lac (1,55,126) males and 1.50 Lac (1,49,598) females.The sex ratio in Canning - I is 965, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Canning - I Tehsil is 44.34 k (44,344) which is 14.55% of Canning - I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Canning - I Tehsil is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Canning - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the South Twenty Four Parganas District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.
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Canning - I Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Canning - I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.32 Lac (3,31,712), indicating a 8.86% increased from Canning - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.68 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.64 Lac.
Canning - I Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Canning - I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.33 Lac (3,33,303), projecting a 9.38% increased from Canning - I's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.69 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.65 Lac.
Canning - I Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Canning - I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.89 Lac (1,88,849), accounting for 61.97% of the Canning - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 96.79 k (96,794), and the Hindu female population is around 92.06 k (92,055).
Canning - I Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Canning - I Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.14 Lac (1,14,252), accounting for 37.49% of the Canning - I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 57.43 k (57,434), and the Muslim female population is around 56.82 k (56,818).
Canning - I Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,88,849 | 61.97% |
| Muslim | 1,14,252 | 37.49% |
| Christian | 978 | 0.32% |
| Religion not stated | 560 | 0.18% |
| Sikh | 33 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 30 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 16 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 6 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationCanning - I Urban Population
The Urban population of Canning - I Tehsil is 1.23 Lac (1,23,216), with 62.44 k (62,442) being males and 60.77 k (60,774) being females, making up 40.44% of the Canning - I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Canning - I Rural Population
The Rural population of Canning - I Tehsil is 1.82 Lac (1,81,508), with 92.68 k (92,684) being males and 88.82 k (88,824) being females, making up 59.56% of the Canning - I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Canning - I Literacy Rate
Canning - I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.76% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Canning - I Tehsil is 78.31 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Canning - I Tehsil is 62.95 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Canning - I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.83%, while in the rural regions of Canning - I Tehsil, it is around 65.67%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Canning - I
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.76 | 78.31 | 62.95 |
| Urban Area | 77.83 | 84.48 | 71.04 |
| Rural Area | 65.67 | 73.92 | 57.08 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Canning - I
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 74.9 | 82.88 | 66.52 |
| Muslim | 63.09 | 69.69 | 56.47 |
| Christian | 86.41 | 92.06 | 78.57 |
| Religion not stated | 83.52 | 89.82 | 76.96 |
Canning - I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Canning - I Tehsil is 1.45 Lac (1,44,906) with 74.48 k (74,476) males and 70.43 k (70,430) females, which is 47.55% of Canning - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 946 females for every 1000 males.
Canning - I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Canning - I Tehsil is 3.71 k (3,710) with 1.89 k (1,891) males and 1.82 k (1,819) females, which is 1.22% of Canning - I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Canning - I
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 965 |
| Urban Area | 974 |
| Rural Area | 959 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Canning - I
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 952 |
| Muslim | 990 |
| Christian | 725 |
| Religion not stated | 959 |
Canning - I Area & Households
The Total Area of Canning - I Tehsil is 213.54 Square KM, with a population density of 1,427 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Canning - I Tehsil are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Canning - I Tehsil are 53.The Total Number of households in Canning - I Tehsil are 64.04 k(64,041).
Canning - I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Canning - I Tehsil, there are about 1.09 Lac (1,08,848) workers, making up nearly 35.72% of the Canning - I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 84.23 k (84,226) are male workers, and about 24.62 k (24,622) are female workers.
Canning - I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.32 Lac (3,31,712) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.33 Lac (3,33,303) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.35 Lac (3,34,606) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.36 Lac (3,35,699) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.37 Lac (3,36,792) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.38 Lac (3,37,885) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.39 Lac (3,38,978) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.40 Lac (3,39,729) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.40 Lac (3,40,237) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.41 Lac (3,40,745) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.41 Lac (3,41,254) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.42 Lac (3,41,762) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.42 Lac (3,42,267) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Canning - I Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.42 Lac (3,42,267), with a male population of 1.72 Lac (1,71,891) and a female population of 1.70 Lac (1,70,414). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Canning - I Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.