Kothur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kothur Tehsil has a population of 65.24 k (65,241) with 33.99 k (33,993) males and 31.25 k (31,248) females.The sex ratio in Kothur is 920, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kothur Tehsil is 8.90 k (8,899) which is 13.64% of Kothur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kothur Tehsil is 880 females for every 1000 males.

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

65.24 k

Toatl Population

33.99 k

Male Population

31.25 k

Female Population

Kothur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kothur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 70.04 k (70,040), indicating a 7.36% increased from Kothur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 36.42 k, and the estimated female population is 33.62 k.

Kothur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kothur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 70.28 k (70,281), projecting a 7.73% increased from Kothur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 36.54 k, and the estimated female population is 33.74 k.

Kothur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kothur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 58.69 k (58,686), accounting for 89.95% of the Kothur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 30.60 k (30,597), and the Hindu female population is around 28.09 k (28,089).

Kothur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kothur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 4.83 k (4,830), accounting for 7.4% of the Kothur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.53 k (2,529), and the Muslim female population is around 2.30 k (2,301).

Kothur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu58,68689.95%
Muslim4,8307.4%
Christian1,2071.85%
Religion not stated4560.7%
Sikh450.07%
Jain90.01%
Buddhist60.01%
Other religions and persuasions20%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Kothur Urban Population

The Urban population of Kothur Tehsil is 10.52 k (10,519), with 5.64 k (5,635) being males and 4.88 k (4,884) being females, making up 16.12% of the Kothur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 867 females for every 1000 males.

Kothur Rural Population

The Rural population of Kothur Tehsil is 54.72 k (54,722), with 28.36 k (28,358) being males and 26.36 k (26,364) being females, making up 83.88% of the Kothur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 930 females for every 1000 males.

Kothur Literacy Rate

Kothur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 62.39% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kothur Tehsil is 71.87 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kothur Tehsil is 52.14 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kothur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.09%, while in the rural regions of Kothur Tehsil, it is around 59.6%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kothur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 62.39 71.87 52.14
Urban Area 77.09 84.8 68.24
Rural Area 59.6 69.33 49.2

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kothur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 61.5 71.31 50.9
Muslim 68.53 75.85 60.42
Christian 83.53 87.6 79.67
Religion not stated 54.03 60.19 47.47

Kothur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kothur Tehsil is 10.42 k (10,418) with 5.25 k (5,253) males and 5.17 k (5,165) females, which is 15.97% of Kothur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 984 females for every 1000 males.

Kothur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kothur Tehsil is 6.17 k (6,172) with 3.18 k (3,180) males and 2.99 k (2,992) females, which is 9.46% of Kothur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kothur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 920
Urban Area 867
Rural Area 930

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kothur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 919
Muslim 910
Christian 1043
Religion not stated 925

Kothur Area & Households

The Total Area of Kothur Tehsil is 214.73 Square KM, with a population density of 304 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kothur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kothur Tehsil are 15.The Total Number of households in Kothur Tehsil are 15.23 k(15,230).

Kothur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kothur Tehsil, there are about 30.82 k (30,816) workers, making up nearly 47.23% of the Kothur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 19.30 k (19,300) are male workers, and about 11.52 k (11,516) are female workers.

Kothur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 70.04 k (70,040) 7.36%
2025 70.28 k (70,281) 7.73% 0.37 %
2026 70.45 k (70,453) 7.99% 0.26 %
2027 70.58 k (70,575) 8.17% 0.18 %
2028 70.70 k (70,698) 8.36% 0.19 %
2029 70.82 k (70,820) 8.55% 0.19 %
2030 70.94 k (70,942) 8.74% 0.19 %
2031 71.01 k (71,005) 8.83% 0.09 %
2032 71.02 k (71,024) 8.86% 0.03 %
2033 71.05 k (71,045) 8.9% 0.04 %
2034 71.07 k (71,065) 8.93% 0.03 %
2035 71.09 k (71,085) 8.96% 0.03 %
2036 71.11 k (71,106) 8.99% 0.03 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kothur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 71.11 k (71,106), with a male population of 36.85 k (36,851) and a female population of 34.24 k (34,240). This reflects a total growth of 8.99% from Kothur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.14%.

Kothur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kothur is 65.24 k (65,241).

The estimated population of Kothur in 2024 is approximately 70.04 k (70,040).

Hindu constitute 89.95% of Kothur population, amounting to approximately 58.69 k (58,686) people.

Muslim constitute 7.4% of Kothur population, totaling around 4.83 k (4,830) people.

Hindu: 89.95%, Muslim: 7.4%, Christian: 1.85%, Religion not stated: 0.7%, Sikh: 0.07%, Jain: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kothur is 10.42 k (15.97%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 6.17 k (9.46%).

In Kothur, 10.52 k (16.12%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 54.72 k (83.88%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kothur is 62.39%, with male literacy at 71.87% and female literacy at 52.14%.

The sex ratio in Kothur is 920 females for every 1000 males.

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