All Information About Kanker Subdistrict
Detailed information about Kanker Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Kanker is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Uttar Bastar Kanker District of Chhattisgarh State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Kanker - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 3351 |
| District | Uttar Bastar Kanker |
| Census Code 2011 | 3351 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 64 |
| Number of Villages | 105 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kanker (Code: 298) |
| Assembly Constituency | Kanker (Code: 2406) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Kanker | Asha Ram Netam ( 2023) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2028 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kanker Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
123,650
M: 61,180
F: 62,470 |
| Rural |
86,208
M: 42,759
F: 43,449 |
| Urban |
37,442
M: 18,421
F: 19,021 |
Number of Households: 27,850
Population Distribution
Total: 123,650 (Male: 61,180, Female: 62,470)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 14,060 (Male: 7,068, Female: 6,992)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 6,797 (Male: 3,364, Female: 3,433)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 61,951 (Male: 30,205, Female: 31,746)
Literate Population
Total: 84,782 (Male: 46,596, Female: 38,186)
Illiterate Population
Total: 38,868 (Male: 14,584, Female: 24,284)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 63,368 (Male: 35,811, Female: 27,557)
Main Workers
Total: 45,470 (Male: 29,021, Female: 16,449)
Marginal Workers
Total: 17,898 (Male: 6,790, Female: 11,108)
Non-Workers
Total: 60,282 (Male: 25,369, Female: 34,913)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 16,805 (Male: 11,098, Female: 5,707)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,101 (Male: 5,359, Female: 6,742)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,317 (Male: 653, Female: 664)
- Other Workers: 15,247 (Male: 11,911, Female: 3,336)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,599 (Male: 900, Female: 1,699)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,727 (Male: 4,963, Female: 8,764)
- Household Industry Workers: 284 (Male: 110, Female: 174)
- Other Workers: 1,288 (Male: 817, Female: 471)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Kanker Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
123,650
M: 61,180
F: 62,470 |
| Rural |
86,208
M: 42,759
F: 43,449 |
| Urban |
37,442
M: 18,421
F: 19,021 |
Number of Households: 27,850
Population Distribution
Total: 123,650 (Male: 61,180, Female: 62,470)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 14,060 (Male: 7,068, Female: 6,992)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 6,797 (Male: 3,364, Female: 3,433)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 61,951 (Male: 30,205, Female: 31,746)
Literate Population
Total: 84,782 (Male: 46,596, Female: 38,186)
Illiterate Population
Total: 38,868 (Male: 14,584, Female: 24,284)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 63,368 (Male: 35,811, Female: 27,557)
Main Workers
Total: 45,470 (Male: 29,021, Female: 16,449)
Marginal Workers
Total: 17,898 (Male: 6,790, Female: 11,108)
Non-Workers
Total: 60,282 (Male: 25,369, Female: 34,913)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 16,805 (Male: 11,098, Female: 5,707)
- Agricultural Laborers: 12,101 (Male: 5,359, Female: 6,742)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,317 (Male: 653, Female: 664)
- Other Workers: 15,247 (Male: 11,911, Female: 3,336)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,599 (Male: 900, Female: 1,699)
- Agricultural Laborers: 13,727 (Male: 4,963, Female: 8,764)
- Household Industry Workers: 284 (Male: 110, Female: 174)
- Other Workers: 1,288 (Male: 817, Female: 471)
Grampanchayat List of Kanker Tehsil/Taluka
Kanker Tehsil comprises 64 Gram Panchayats and 105 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Kanker. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kanker
Kanker is located in the Uttar Bastar Kanker District of Chhattisgarh State, India.
Kanker Tehsil has 105 villages.
Kanker has a total of 64 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Kanker is 123,650.
In Kanker, there are 61,180 males and 62,470 females.
There are 14,060 children in Kanker, comprising 7,068 males and 6,992 females.
In Kanker, the literate population is 84,782 (46,596 males and 38,186 females). The illiterate population is 38,868 (14,584 males and 24,284 females).