Kowthalam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kowthalam Tehsil has a population of 78.15 k (78,149) with 38.49 k (38,489) males and 39.66 k (39,660) females.The sex ratio in Kowthalam is 1031, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kowthalam Tehsil is 11.38 k (11,375) which is 14.56% of Kowthalam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kowthalam Tehsil is 983 females for every 1000 males.

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

78.15 k

Toatl Population

38.49 k

Male Population

39.66 k

Female Population

Kowthalam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kowthalam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 83.90 k (83,898), indicating a 7.36% increased from Kowthalam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 41.24 k, and the estimated female population is 42.67 k.

Kowthalam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kowthalam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 84.19 k (84,187), projecting a 7.73% increased from Kowthalam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 41.37 k, and the estimated female population is 42.82 k.

Kowthalam Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kowthalam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 70.96 k (70,963), accounting for 90.8% of the Kowthalam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 34.91 k (34,905), and the Hindu female population is around 36.06 k (36,058).

Kowthalam Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kowthalam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 6.14 k (6,136), accounting for 7.85% of the Kowthalam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.05 k (3,053), and the Muslim female population is around 3.08 k (3,083).

Kowthalam Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu70,96390.8%
Muslim6,1367.85%
Religion not stated8481.09%
Christian1500.19%
Other religions and persuasions270.03%
Sikh120.02%
Jain120.02%
Buddhist10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Kowthalam Urban Population

The Urban population of Kowthalam Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Kowthalam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Kowthalam Rural Population

The Rural population of Kowthalam Tehsil is 78.15 k (78,149), with 38.49 k (38,489) being males and 39.66 k (39,660) being females, making up 100% of the Kowthalam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1031 females for every 1000 males.

Kowthalam Literacy Rate

Kowthalam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 41.7% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kowthalam Tehsil is 52.43 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kowthalam Tehsil is 31.37 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kowthalam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Kowthalam Tehsil, it is around 41.7%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kowthalam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 41.7 52.43 31.37
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 41.7 52.43 31.37

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kowthalam

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 41.31 51.82 31.22
Muslim 44.79 58.34 31.46
Religion not stated 48.62 57.59 39.41
Christian 63.24 68.06 57.81

Kowthalam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kowthalam Tehsil is 14.38 k (14,376) with 7.07 k (7,068) males and 7.31 k (7,308) females, which is 18.4% of Kowthalam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1034 females for every 1000 males.

Kowthalam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kowthalam Tehsil is 669 (669) with 336 (336) males and 333 (333) females, which is 0.86% of Kowthalam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kowthalam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1031
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1031

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kowthalam

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1034
Muslim 1010
Religion not stated 973
Christian 949

Kowthalam Area & Households

The Total Area of Kowthalam Tehsil is 387.05 Square KM, with a population density of 202 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Kowthalam Tehsil are 35.The Total Number of households in Kowthalam Tehsil are 15.21 k(15,214).

Kowthalam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kowthalam Tehsil, there are about 45.74 k (45,742) workers, making up nearly 58.53% of the Kowthalam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 23.28 k (23,277) are male workers, and about 22.47 k (22,465) are female workers.

Kowthalam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 83.90 k (83,898) 7.36%
2025 84.19 k (84,187) 7.73% 0.37 %
2026 84.39 k (84,392) 7.99% 0.26 %
2027 84.54 k (84,538) 8.17% 0.18 %
2028 84.69 k (84,686) 8.36% 0.19 %
2029 84.83 k (84,832) 8.55% 0.19 %
2030 84.98 k (84,978) 8.74% 0.19 %
2031 85.05 k (85,053) 8.83% 0.09 %
2032 85.08 k (85,077) 8.86% 0.03 %
2033 85.10 k (85,102) 8.9% 0.04 %
2034 85.13 k (85,125) 8.93% 0.03 %
2035 85.15 k (85,149) 8.96% 0.03 %
2036 85.17 k (85,174) 8.99% 0.03 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kowthalam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 85.17 k (85,174), with a male population of 41.73 k (41,725) and a female population of 43.46 k (43,457). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Kowthalam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.

Kowthalam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kowthalam is 78.15 k (78,149).

The estimated population of Kowthalam in 2024 is approximately 83.90 k (83,898).

Hindu constitute 90.8% of Kowthalam population, amounting to approximately 70.96 k (70,963) people.

Muslim constitute 7.85% of Kowthalam population, totaling around 6.14 k (6,136) people.

Hindu: 90.8%, Muslim: 7.85%, Religion not stated: 1.09%, Christian: 0.19%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.03%, Sikh: 0.02%, Jain: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kowthalam is 14.38 k (18.4%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 669 (0.86%).

In Kowthalam, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 78.15 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kowthalam is 41.7%, with male literacy at 52.43% and female literacy at 31.37%.

The sex ratio in Kowthalam is 1031 females for every 1000 males.

Kowthalam population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.14% up to 2036.