Kothagudem Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kothagudem Tehsil has a population of 1.88 Lac (1,88,191) with 93.30 k (93,300) males and 94.89 k (94,891) females.The sex ratio in Kothagudem is 1018, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kothagudem Tehsil is 17.76 k (17,756) which is 9.44% of Kothagudem Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kothagudem Tehsil is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kothagudem Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Khammam District in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH in India.

Kothagudem Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kothagudem Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.02 Lac (2,02,034), indicating a 7.36% increased from Kothagudem's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 99.96 k, and the estimated female population is 1.02 Lac.

Kothagudem Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kothagudem Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.03 Lac (2,02,729), projecting a 7.73% increased from Kothagudem's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.00 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.02 Lac.

Kothagudem Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kothagudem Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.62 Lac (1,62,395), accounting for 86.29% of the Kothagudem Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 80.59 k (80,592), and the Hindu female population is around 81.80 k (81,803).

Kothagudem Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kothagudem Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 19.26 k (19,258), accounting for 10.23% of the Kothagudem Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 9.60 k (9,604), and the Muslim female population is around 9.65 k (9,654).

Kothagudem Religion Wise Population

Kothagudem Urban Population

The Urban population of Kothagudem Tehsil is 1.20 Lac (1,19,501), with 58.63 k (58,625) being males and 60.88 k (60,876) being females, making up 63.5% of the Kothagudem total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1039 females for every 1000 males.

Kothagudem Rural Population

The Rural population of Kothagudem Tehsil is 68.69 k (68,690), with 34.68 k (34,675) being males and 34.02 k (34,015) being females, making up 36.5% of the Kothagudem total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Kothagudem Literacy Rate

Kothagudem Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.63% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kothagudem Tehsil is 81.98 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kothagudem Tehsil is 67.45 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kothagudem Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.77%, while in the rural regions of Kothagudem Tehsil, it is around 63.81%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kothagudem

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	74.63	81.98	67.45
Urban Area	80.77	87.67	74.18
Rural Area	63.81	72.25	55.23

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kothagudem

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	73.56	81.03	66.24
Muslim	80.4	87.62	73.26
Christian	85.19	89.89	80.97
Religion not stated	79.21	84.77	74.57

Kothagudem Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kothagudem Tehsil is 31.49 k (31,485) with 15.33 k (15,330) males and 16.16 k (16,155) females, which is 16.73% of Kothagudem Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1054 females for every 1000 males.

Kothagudem Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kothagudem Tehsil is 40.39 k (40,394) with 20.42 k (20,418) males and 19.98 k (19,976) females, which is 21.46% of Kothagudem Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 979 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kothagudem

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1018
Urban Area	1039
Rural Area	981

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kothagudem

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1016
Muslim	1006
Christian	1102
Religion not stated	1181

Kothagudem Area & Households

The Total Area of Kothagudem Tehsil is 506.91 Square KM, with a population density of 371 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kothagudem Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Kothagudem Tehsil are 16.The Total Number of households in Kothagudem Tehsil are 48.09 k(48,094).

Kothagudem Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kothagudem Tehsil, there are about 76.23 k (76,233) workers, making up nearly 40.51% of the Kothagudem Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 50.23 k (50,225) are male workers, and about 26.01 k (26,008) are female workers.

Kothagudem - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Kothagudem Census Frequently Asked Questions