Kaniha Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Kaniha Population 2026
75,183 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
76,434
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 • 11.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 839
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,411
Girls 2,861
Literacy Gap
16.6% Diff Male Literacy 77.3%
Female Literacy 60.7%
SC Population
13,364
24.0% of total
ST Population
4,068
7.3% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 41%
Main Workers 10,061
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 12,788
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 32.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 19.7%
Agricultural Laborers 41.9%
Household Industries 6.4%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kaniha in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Kaniha in 2026 is 74,935. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Kaniha? ▼
The literacy rate of Kaniha is 69.36% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Kaniha? ▼
The sex ratio of Kaniha is 913 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Kaniha in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Kaniha in 2027 is 76,434. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Kaniha population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Kaniha. The Census 2011 population was 55,678. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Kaniha in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Kaniha had a total population of 55,678. This comprised 29,108 males and 26,570 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Anugul District
#12 of 23
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#315 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Kaniha | Anugul Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 69.36% | 68.17% ↑ 1.2%
| 60.96% ↑ 8.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 913 | 947 ↓ 34 | 985 ↓ 72 |
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