Kanker District - Population 2011-2025
Kanker District Chhattisgarh Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview of Kanker District Census 2021 & Projections
- Estimated Population (2025): 902,494
- Population (2011): 748,941 (373,338 Male, 375,603 Female)
- Area: 7,161 km²
- Density: 105 persons/km²
- Sex Ratio (2021): 1,007 females/1000 males
- Child Population (0-6 yrs): 100,099 (13.37%)
- Scheduled Caste Population (2011): 31,543 (4.2%)
- Scheduled Tribe Population (2011): 414,770 (55.38%)
- Urban Population (2011): 76,761 (10.25%)
- Rural Population (2011): 672,180 (89.75%)
- Families/Households (2011): 160,937
Population Growth & Historic Census Data (1901-2036)
| Census Year | Population | Variation | % Variation | Male | Female |
|---|
| 1901 | 87,748 | — | — | 44,360 | 43,390 |
| 1951 | 195,482 | +27,894 | 16.64% | 96,930 | 98,552 |
| 2001 | 650,934 | +102,458 | 18.68% | 324,636 | 326,298 |
| 2011 | 748,941 | +98,007 | 15.06% | 373,338 | 375,603 |
| 2025 (proj.) | 902,494 | +20.5% | — | 449,047 | 453,447 |
| 2036 (proj.) | 994,638 | +32.81% | — | 494,536 | 500,122 |
Urban vs Rural Demographics (2011)
| Category | Total | Urban | Rural |
| Population | 748,941 | 76,761 | 672,180 |
| Male | 373,338 | 38,189 | 335,149 |
| Female | 375,603 | 38,572 | 337,031 |
| Sex Ratio | 1,006 | 1,010 | 1,006 |
| Literacy Rate (%) | 70.29 | 86.9 | 68.34 |
| Male Literacy (%) | 80.03 | 92.46 | 78.58 |
| Female Literacy (%) | 60.64 | 81.43 | 58.19 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 100,099 | 8,658 | 91,441 |
Religion-wise Census Data (2011)
| Religion | Population | % |
| Hindu | 627,460 | 83.78% |
| Other/Tribal | 105,869 | 14.14% |
| Muslim | 6,040 | 0.81% |
| Christian | 4,007 | 0.54% |
| Buddhist | 2,213 | 0.30% |
| Jain | 1,071 | 0.14% |
| Sikh | 552 | 0.07% |
| No religion stated | 1,729 | 0.23% |
SC & ST Population
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 31,543 (4.2%)
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 414,770 (55.38%)
Detailed Literacy Rate (2011)
| Category | Total (%) | Male (%) | Female (%) |
|---|
| Total | 70.29 | 80.03 | 60.64 |
| Urban | 86.90 | 92.46 | 81.43 |
| Rural | 68.34 | 78.58 | 58.19 |
Child Population (0-6 Years)
- Total: 100,099 (50,598 boys, 49,501 girls)
- Child Sex Ratio: 978 girls/1000 boys
- Urban Child Pop: 8,658
- Rural Child Pop: 91,441
Workforce & Main/Marginal Worker Profile (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
| Main Workers | 285,536 | 179,902 | 105,634 |
| Cultivators | 164,441 | 107,189 | 57,252 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 64,677 | 30,379 | 34,298 |
| Household Industries | 6,083 | 3,152 | 2,931 |
| Other Workers | 50,335 | 39,182 | 11,153 |
| Marginal Workers | 103,823 | 37,611 | 66,212 |
| Non-Working | 359,582 | 155,825 | 203,757 |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Chhattisgarhi: 60.76%
- Gondi: 17.06%
- Bengali: 13.10%
- Hindi: 5.71%
- Halbi: 1.71%
Administrative Divisions & Subdistricts
- Total Tehsils (Talukas): 7
- Blocks: Kanker, Charama, Narharpur, Bhanupratappur, Antagarh, Durgukondal, Koyalibeda
- Key Towns: Kanker, Charama, Narharpur, Bhanupratappur, Antagarh, Durgukondal, Koyalibeda
- Villages: 1,070+ (1,005 in main district, 454 Gram Panchayats)
| Block | Tehsil | Important places |
| Kanker | Kanker | Kanker, Makdi |
| Charama | Charama | Charama, Lakhanpuri |
| Narharpur | Narharpur, Sarona | Narharpur, Sarona |
| Bhanupratappur | Bhanupratappur | Bhanupratappur, Sambalpur, Korar, Kachche |
| Durgukondal | Durgukondal | Durgukondal, Kodekurse |
| Antagarh | Antagarh, Amabeda | Antagarh, Amabeda |
| Koyalibeda | Koyalibeda, Pakhanjur, Bande | Koyalibeda, Pakhanjur, Kapsi, Badgaon, Bande |
FAQs – Kanker Census & Demographics
- Q: What is the estimated 2025 population of Kanker district?
A: About 902,494.
- Q: What is the sex ratio of Kanker district?
A: 1,007 females per 1,000 males (2021 estimate).
- Q: How many tehsils/sub-districts are there in Kanker?
A: 7 main tehsils (Kanker, Charama, Narharpur, Bhanupratappur, Antagarh, Durgukondal, Koyalibeda).
- Q: Literacy rate in urban and rural areas?
A: Urban – 86.9%; Rural – 68.34% (2011 census).
- Q: Major religions in Kanker?
A: Hinduism (83.78%), tribal/other (14.14%), others below 1% each.
- Q: Which is the majority language spoken in Kanker?
A: Chhattisgarhi (60.76%) followed by Gondi, Bengali, and Hindi.
- Q: What is the main work profile of Kanker population?
A: Agriculture is dominant, with ~164,441 cultivators and 64,677 agri-labourers (2011).
- Q: City and Taluk lists for Kanker?
A: No city agglomerations; key towns listed above. Villages >1,070.
- Q: SC/ST population ratio?
A: SC: 4.2%, ST: 55.38% of total district population (2011).
- Q: Urban vs rural household distribution?
A: 10.25% in urban, 89.75% in rural.