Kandi Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Kandi Population 2026
1,09,898 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,11,911
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 • 16.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 956
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 6,662
Girls 6,369
Literacy Gap
21.0% Diff Male Literacy 66.7%
Female Literacy 45.7%
SC Population
25,060
30.7% of total
ST Population
187
0.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 40%
Main Workers 8,887
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 23,328
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 20.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 16.6%
Agricultural Laborers 60.9%
Household Industries 2.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kandi in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Kandi in 2026 is 1,09,717. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Kandi? ▼
The literacy rate of Kandi is 56.63% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Kandi? ▼
The sex ratio of Kandi is 916 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Kandi in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Kandi in 2027 is 1,11,911. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Kandi population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Kandi. The Census 2011 population was 81,521. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Kandi in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Kandi had a total population of 81,521. This comprised 42,541 males and 38,980 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Garhwa District
#6 of 19
By population size
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Rank in Jharkhand
#152 of 250
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Kandi | Garhwa Avg | Jharkhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 56.63% | 47.94% ↑ 8.7%
| 51.93% ↑ 4.7%
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| Sex Ratio | 916 | 939 ↓ 23 | 961 ↓ 45 |
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