Kanpur Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Kanpur Population 2026
80,448 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
81,786
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 • 11.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 860
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,537
Girls 3,041
Literacy Gap
12.1% Diff Male Literacy 79.2%
Female Literacy 67.1%
SC Population
11,649
19.6% of total
ST Population
1,507
2.5% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 37%
Main Workers 16,582
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 5,215
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 34.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 12.4%
Agricultural Laborers 40.8%
Household Industries 12.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kanpur in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Kanpur in 2026 is 80,183. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Kanpur? ▼
The literacy rate of Kanpur is 73.47% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Kanpur? ▼
The sex ratio of Kanpur is 897 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Kanpur in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Kanpur in 2027 is 81,786. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Kanpur population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Kanpur. The Census 2011 population was 59,577. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Kanpur in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Kanpur had a total population of 59,577. This comprised 31,413 males and 28,164 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Cuttack District
#17 of 25
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#298 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Kanpur | Cuttack Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 73.47% | 75.28% ↓ 1.8%
| 60.96% ↑ 12.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 897 | 946 ↓ 49 | 985 ↓ 88 |
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