Kanker
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About Kanker, Chhattisgarh
Kanker district, in Chhattisgarh, had a population of 7,48,941, a literacy rate of 60.9%, a sex ratio of 1,006 and a urban households of 12.8%, according to the 2011 Census of India.
Demographics
| Population | 7,48,941 | people |
|---|---|---|
| Sex Ratio | 1,006 | females per 1,000 males |
| Urban Households | 12.8% | % of households |
Literacy & Education
| Literacy Rate | 60.9% | % literate |
|---|---|---|
| Female Literacy | 52.6% | % of females |
| Literacy Gender Gap | 17 | male − female pts |
| Graduates | 3.0% | % of educated |
Work
| Worker Participation | 52.0% | % working |
|---|---|---|
| Female Work Participation | 45.8% | % of females |
| Agricultural Workers | 83.0% | % of workers |
Households & Amenities
| Electric Lighting | 56.8% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| Internet | 0.3% | % of households |
| Computer / Laptop | 2.1% | % of households |
| Television | 19.1% | % of households |
| Telephone / Mobile | 18.6% | % of households |
| Car / Jeep / Van | 1.0% | % of households |
| Scooter / Motorcycle | 10.1% | % of households |
| LPG / PNG Cooking | 4.0% | % of households |
| Tap Water | 9.0% | % of households |
| Latrine in Premises | 16.1% | % of households |
| Separate Kitchen | 77.5% | % of households |
Wealth
| Low Income (< ₹45k) | 23.5% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| High Income (> ₹5.45L) | 1.2% | % of households |
Tehsils in Kanker (7)
Narharpur (119 villages), Charama (97 villages), Bhanupratappur (108 villages), Kanker (102 villages), Durgkondal (153 villages), Antagarh (202 villages), Pakhanjur (299 villages).
Largest villages (of 1,080)
Sambalpur, Basanwahi, Kondagaon, Sarona, Chhotekapsi, Karrajaisa, Korar, Narayanpur, Choriya, Gitpahar, Khairkheda, Potgaon, Gad Pichhawadi, Chilhati, Puswada.