Demographic data table of Kanker

  • The population of Kanker district is 7.49 Lakh, with a male population of 3.73 Lakh and a female population of 3.76 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of Kanker is 1006/1000 which is higher than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 70.29%, which is lower than the national literacy rate of 74.04%.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is higher in comparison to that of India.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is lower in comparison to that of India.
Total Population 7.49 L 3.73 L 3.76 L

Population of Kanker out of Chhattisgarh

Kanker
Chhattisgarh

Population of Kanker out of Chhattisgarh

Facts
  • Total population of Kanker is 7,48,941.
  • Kanker is the 14th most populated district in Chhattisgarh.
  • 2.93% of the total population of Chhattisgarh lives in Kanker.
  • Chhattisgarh's total population is 2.55 Crore.

Male population: 3,73,338

Percentage:

Female population: 3,75,603

Percentage:
Rural Population 6.72 L 3.35 L 3.37 L

Population of Kanker out of Chhattisgarh

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of Kanker out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of Kanker is 6,72,180.
  • 89.75% of the total population of Kanker lives in rural area.
  • 76.76% of the total population of Chhattisgarh lives in rural area.
  • Chhattisgarh's rural population is 1.96 Crore.

Rural male population: 3,35,149

Percentage:

Rural female population: 3,37,031

Percentage:
Urban Population 76,761 38,189 38,572

Population of Kanker out of Chhattisgarh

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of Kanker out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of Kanker is 76,761.
  • 10.25% of the total population of Kanker lives in urban area.
  • 23.24% of the total population of Chhattisgarh lives in urban area.
  • Chhattisgarh's urban population is 59.37 Lakh.

Male population: 38,189

Percentage:

Female population: 38,572

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 1,006 49.85% 50.15%
Sex ratio graph of Kanker
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Kanker is 1006/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, Kanker stands at 6th position out of 18 districts of Chhattisgarh.
  • Kanker's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of Chhattisgarh.
  • Kanker's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
991

Chhattisgarh

1006

Kanker

943

India

What is Sex ratio?
  • Sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in a given population.
  • It is expressed as the number of females per 1000 males.
  • In many regions, the sex ratio can be skewed due to various factors such as gender-based discrimination, sex-selective abortions, and other social and cultural factors.
  • Rural Sex Ratio 1,006 49.86% 50.14%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of Kanker
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of Kanker is 1006/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, Kanker stands at 9th position out of 18 districts of Chhattisgarh.
    • Kanker's rural sex ratio is above the sex ratio of Chhattisgarh.
    • Kanker's rural sex ratio is above the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    1001

    Chhattisgarh

    1006

    Kanker

    949

    India

    What is Rural Sex Ratio?

  • Rural sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in rural areas or villages.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given rural population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A healthy and balanced sex ratio in rural areas is essential for the overall development of a community.
  • Urban Sex Ratio 1,010 49.75% 50.25%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of Kanker
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of Kanker is 1010/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, Kanker stands at 1st position out of 18 districts of Chhattisgarh.
    • Kanker's urban sex ratio is above the sex ratio of Chhattisgarh.
    • Kanker's urban sex ratio is above the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    956

    Chhattisgarh

    1010

    Kanker

    929

    India

    What is Urban Sex Ratio?

  • Urban sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in urban areas or cities.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given urban population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A balanced and healthy sex ratio in urban areas is important for the sustainable development of a city.
  • Literacy Rate 70.29% 80.03% 60.64%
    Literacy rate graph of Kanker
    Chhattisgarh's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Kanker is 70.29% which ranks at 11th position out of 18 districts of Chhattisgarh.
    • Kanker's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of Chhattisgarh (70.28%)
    • Kanker's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 80.03% and 60.64% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is literacy rate?

  • Literacy rate is a measure of the percentage of the population who can read and write in a particular language.
  • Literacy rate is an important statistic that reflects the educational level of the population.
  • Rural Literacy 68.34% 78.58% 58.19%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Kanker
    Chhattisgarh's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Kanker is 68.34% which ranks at 8th position out of 18 districts of Chhattisgarh.
    • Kanker's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of Chhattisgarh (65.99%)
    • Kanker's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 78.58% and 58.19% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is rural literacy rate?
  • Rural literacy rate refers to the percentage of people living in rural areas who are able to read and write.
  • The rural literacy rate varies widely depending on the country or region. In general, rural literacy rates tend to be lower than urban literacy rates due to factors such as lack of access to education, poverty, and cultural barriers.
  • It's important to note that rural literacy rates are constantly changing due to factors such as government policies, economic conditions, and social norms.
  • Urban Literacy 86.9% 92.46% 81.43%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Kanker
    Chhattisgarh's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Kanker is 86.9% which ranks at 1st position out of 18 districts of Chhattisgarh.
    • Kanker's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of Chhattisgarh (84.05%)
    • Kanker's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 92.46% and 81.43% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is Urban Literacy Rate?
  • The urban literacy rate in India refers to the percentage of the urban population who are able to read and write.
  • According to the 2011 Census of India, the urban literacy rate in India is 84.1%, which is significantly higher than the rural literacy rate of 68.9%.
  • The higher urban literacy rate is attributed to various factors, including better access to education, higher levels of economic development, and greater exposure to modern modes of communication.
  • Children age(0-6) 1.00 L 50,598 49,501

    Children population out of the total population of Kanker

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Kanker

    Facts
    • Out of 7.49 Lakh people of Kanker, 1,00,099 are children.
    • With 13.37%, Kanker stands at 14th rank out of 18 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Kanker is 3.73 Lakh out of which 50,598 or 13.55% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of Kanker is 3.76 Lakh out of which 49,501 or 13.18% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 50,598

    Female children: 49,501

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 91,441 46,191 45,250

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Kanker

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Kanker

    Facts
    • Out of 6.72 Lakh rural people of Kanker, 91,441 are children.
    • With 13.6%, Kanker stands at 15th rank out of 18 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Kanker is 3.73 Lakh out of which 46,191 or 13.78% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of Kanker is 3.76 Lakh out of which 45,250 or 13.43% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 46,191

    Female children: 45,250

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 8,658 4,407 4,251

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Kanker

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Kanker

    Facts
    • Out of 7.49 Lakh urban people of Kanker, 8,658 are children.
    • With 11.28%, Kanker stands at 17th rank out of 18 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Kanker is 3.73 Lakh out of which 4,407 or 11.54% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of Kanker is 3.76 Lakh out of which 4,251 or 11.02% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 4,407

    Female children: 4,251

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Kanker

    *Religions comprising 1-2% of the population are depicted in the graph above.

    Hindu 83.78% Muslim 0.81%
    Sikh 0.07% Christian 0.54%
    Buddhism 0.3% Jainism 0.14%
    Others 14.14% NA 0.23%
    Worker Ratio 51.99% 58.26% 45.75%
    Worker population ratio graph of Kanker
    Worker population ratio: 51.99%
    Worker population ratio rank: 6th/18
    Facts
    • Kanker's worker population ratio(WPR) is 51.99%; in other words, 51.99% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Kanker is higher than the WPR of Chhattisgarh and higher than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Kanker is 58.26% while female WPR is 45.75%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Worker population ratio?
    The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is the percentage of the total population that is employed, with respect to the working-age population (usually defined as those aged 15 to 59 years). It is an important indicator of the economic activity and employment situation in a country.
    Rural Worker Ratio 53.52% 58.66% 48.41%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Kanker
    Rural worker population ratio: 53.52%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 7th/18
    Facts
    • Kanker's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 53.52%; in other words, 53.52% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Kanker is higher than the rural WPR of Chhattisgarh and higher than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Kanker is 58.66% while female WPR is 48.41%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Rural worker population ratio?
    Rural working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Urban Worker Ratio 38.58% 54.8% 22.52%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Kanker
    Urban worker population ratio: 38.58%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 4th/18
    Facts
    • Kanker's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 38.58%; in other words, 38.58% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of Kanker is higher than the urban WPR of Chhattisgarh and higher than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban Kanker is 54.8% while female WPR is 22.52%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Urban worker population ratio?
    Urban working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Total household 1.61 L -- --
    Rural household 1.43 L -- --
    Urban household 17,798 -- --
    Scheduled castes 31,543 15,582 15,961
    Rural SC 26,043 12,899 13,144
    Urban SC 5,500 2,683 2,817
    Scheduled Tribes 4.15 L 2.04 L 2.11 L
    Rural ST 3.96 L 1.95 L 2.01 L
    Urban ST 18,792 8,960 9,832

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