Kanker Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Kanker Population 2026
1,66,691 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,69,745
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 11.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 989
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 7,068
Girls 6,992
Literacy Gap
15.1% Diff Male Literacy 76.2%
Female Literacy 61.1%
SC Population
6,797
5.5% of total
ST Population
61,951
50.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 51%
Main Workers 45,470
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 17,898
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 26.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 30.6%
Agricultural Laborers 40.8%
Household Industries 2.5%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kanker in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Kanker in 2026 is 1,66,417. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Kanker? ▼
The literacy rate of Kanker is 68.57% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Kanker? ▼
The sex ratio of Kanker is 1021 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Kanker in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Kanker in 2027 is 1,69,745. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Kanker population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Kanker. The Census 2011 population was 1,23,650. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Kanker in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Kanker had a total population of 1,23,650. This comprised 61,180 males and 62,470 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Uttar Bastar Kanker District
#2 of 7
By population size
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Rank in Chhattisgarh
#79 of 132
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Kanker | Uttar Bastar Kanker Avg | Chhattisgarh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 68.57% | 60.13% ↑ 8.4%
| 56.73% ↑ 11.8%
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| Sex Ratio | 1021 | 1011 ↑ 10 | 999 ↑ 22 |
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