Canning - II Population

As per the 2011 Census, Canning - II Tehsil has a population of 2.53 Lac (2,52,523) with 1.28 Lac (1,28,438) males and 1.24 Lac (1,24,085) females.The sex ratio in Canning - II is 967, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Canning - II Tehsil is 43.46 k (43,455) which is 17.21% of Canning - II Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Canning - II Tehsil is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Canning - II Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the South Twenty Four Parganas District in the state of WEST BENGAL in India.

2.53 Lac

Toatl Population

1.28 Lac

Male Population

1.24 Lac

Female Population

Canning - II Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Canning - II Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.75 Lac (2,74,888), indicating a 8.86% increased from Canning - II's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.39 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.36 Lac.

Canning - II Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Canning - II Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.76 Lac (2,76,206), projecting a 9.38% increased from Canning - II's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.40 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.37 Lac.

Canning - II Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Canning - II Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.69 Lac (1,69,389), accounting for 67.08% of the Canning - II Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 85.75 k (85,753), and the Muslim female population is around 83.64 k (83,636).

Canning - II Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Canning - II Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 78.47 k (78,472), accounting for 31.08% of the Canning - II Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 40.41 k (40,413), and the Hindu female population is around 38.06 k (38,059).

Canning - II Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Muslim1,69,38967.08%
Hindu78,47231.08%
Other religions and persuasions2,6861.06%
Christian9530.38%
Religion not stated9460.37%
Jain420.02%
Sikh230.01%
Buddhist120%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Canning - II Urban Population

The Urban population of Canning - II Tehsil is 11.19 k (11,192), with 5.65 k (5,651) being males and 5.54 k (5,541) being females, making up 4.43% of the Canning - II total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Canning - II Rural Population

The Rural population of Canning - II Tehsil is 2.41 Lac (2,41,331), with 1.23 Lac (1,22,787) being males and 1.19 Lac (1,18,544) being females, making up 95.57% of the Canning - II total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Canning - II Literacy Rate

Canning - II Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.51% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Canning - II Tehsil is 73.19 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Canning - II Tehsil is 59.61 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Canning - II Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 60.26%, while in the rural regions of Canning - II Tehsil, it is around 66.81%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Canning - II

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 66.51 73.19 59.61
Urban Area 60.26 65.81 54.61
Rural Area 66.81 73.53 59.85

Literacy Rate by Religion in Canning - II

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Muslim 66.94 72.51 61.25
Hindu 65.63 74.52 56.17
Other religions and persuasions 59.08 67.47 50.96
Christian 78.97 81.46 76.28

Canning - II Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Canning - II Tehsil is 52.86 k (52,859) with 27.30 k (27,297) males and 25.56 k (25,562) females, which is 20.93% of Canning - II Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Canning - II Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Canning - II Tehsil is 14.91 k (14,910) with 7.54 k (7,544) males and 7.37 k (7,366) females, which is 5.9% of Canning - II Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Canning - II

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 967
Urban Area 981
Rural Area 966

Sex Ratio by Religion in Canning - II

Religion Sex Ratio
Muslim 976
Hindu 942
Other religions and persuasions 1051
Christian 941

Canning - II Area & Households

The Total Area of Canning - II Tehsil is 351.31 Square KM, with a population density of 719 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Canning - II Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Canning - II Tehsil are 61.The Total Number of households in Canning - II Tehsil are 49.71 k(49,711).

Canning - II Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Canning - II Tehsil, there are about 83.90 k (83,899) workers, making up nearly 33.22% of the Canning - II Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 66.50 k (66,495) are male workers, and about 17.40 k (17,404) are female workers.

Canning - II - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.75 Lac (2,74,888) 8.86%
2025 2.76 Lac (2,76,206) 9.38% 0.52 %
2026 2.77 Lac (2,77,286) 9.81% 0.43 %
2027 2.78 Lac (2,78,192) 10.16% 0.35 %
2028 2.79 Lac (2,79,097) 10.52% 0.36 %
2029 2.80 Lac (2,80,003) 10.88% 0.36 %
2030 2.81 Lac (2,80,909) 11.24% 0.36 %
2031 2.82 Lac (2,81,531) 11.49% 0.25 %
2032 2.82 Lac (2,81,952) 11.65% 0.16 %
2033 2.82 Lac (2,82,374) 11.82% 0.17 %
2034 2.83 Lac (2,82,795) 11.99% 0.17 %
2035 2.83 Lac (2,83,216) 12.15% 0.16 %
2036 2.84 Lac (2,83,635) 12.32% 0.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Canning - II Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.84 Lac (2,83,635), with a male population of 1.42 Lac (1,42,319) and a female population of 1.41 Lac (1,41,351). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Canning - II Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Canning - II Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Canning - II is 2.53 Lac (2,52,523).

The estimated population of Canning - II in 2024 is approximately 2.75 Lac (2,74,888).

Muslim constitute 67.08% of Canning - II population, amounting to approximately 1.69 Lac (1,69,389) people.

Hindu constitute 31.08% of Canning - II population, totaling around 78.47 k (78,472) people.

Muslim: 67.08%, Hindu: 31.08%, Other religions and persuasions: 1.06%, Christian: 0.38%, Religion not stated: 0.37%, Jain: 0.02%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Canning - II is 52.86 k (20.93%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 14.91 k (5.9%).

In Canning - II, 11.19 k (4.43%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.41 Lac (95.57%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Canning - II is 66.51%, with male literacy at 73.19% and female literacy at 59.61%.

The sex ratio in Canning - II is 967 females for every 1000 males.

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