Kota Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kota Tehsil has a population of 2.28 Lac (2,28,358) with 1.15 Lac (1,15,444) males and 1.13 Lac (1,12,914) females.The sex ratio in Kota is 979, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kota Tehsil is 35.97 k (35,970) which is 15.75% of Kota Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kota Tehsil is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kota Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bilaspur District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in India.
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Kota Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kota Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.72 Lac (2,72,131), indicating a 19.17% increased from Kota's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.37 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.35 Lac.
Kota Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kota Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.75 Lac (2,75,178), projecting a 20.5% increased from Kota's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.39 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.36 Lac.
Kota Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kota Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.18 Lac (2,17,506), accounting for 95.25% of the Kota Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.10 Lac (1,10,122), and the Hindu female population is around 1.07 Lac (1,07,384).
Kota Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Kota Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 4.52 k (4,522), accounting for 1.98% of the Kota Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 2.22 k (2,215), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 2.31 k (2,307).
Kota Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,17,506 | 95.25% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4,522 | 1.98% |
| Muslim | 4,253 | 1.86% |
| Religion not stated | 1,079 | 0.47% |
| Christian | 745 | 0.33% |
| Sikh | 147 | 0.06% |
| Jain | 77 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 29 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKota Urban Population
The Urban population of Kota Tehsil is 43.04 k (43,041), with 22.11 k (22,105) being males and 20.94 k (20,936) being females, making up 18.85% of the Kota total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Kota Rural Population
The Rural population of Kota Tehsil is 1.85 Lac (1,85,317), with 93.34 k (93,339) being males and 91.98 k (91,978) being females, making up 81.15% of the Kota total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Kota Literacy Rate
Kota Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.01% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kota Tehsil is 81.08 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kota Tehsil is 56.68 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kota Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.91%, while in the rural regions of Kota Tehsil, it is around 66.65%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kota
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.01 | 81.08 | 56.68 |
| Urban Area | 78.91 | 88.1 | 69.28 |
| Rural Area | 66.65 | 79.39 | 53.74 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kota
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 68.66 | 80.8 | 56.23 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 70.62 | 85.71 | 56.19 |
| Muslim | 80.34 | 87.49 | 72.83 |
| Religion not stated | 72.15 | 85.67 | 63.36 |
Kota Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kota Tehsil is 27.74 k (27,738) with 14.05 k (14,048) males and 13.69 k (13,690) females, which is 12.15% of Kota Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Kota Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kota Tehsil is 89.94 k (89,940) with 45.05 k (45,045) males and 44.90 k (44,895) females, which is 39.39% of Kota Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 997 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kota
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 979 |
| Urban Area | 948 |
| Rural Area | 986 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kota
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 976 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1042 |
| Muslim | 971 |
| Religion not stated | 1382 |
Kota Area & Households
The Total Area of Kota Tehsil is 1,155.73 Square KM, with a population density of 198 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kota Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Kota Tehsil are 162.The Total Number of households in Kota Tehsil are 54.99 k(54,987).
Kota Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kota Tehsil, there are about 1.12 Lac (1,11,938) workers, making up nearly 49.02% of the Kota Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 62.89 k (62,886) are male workers, and about 49.05 k (49,052) are female workers.
Kota - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.72 Lac (2,72,131) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.75 Lac (2,75,178) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.78 Lac (2,78,003) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.81 Lac (2,80,670) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.83 Lac (2,83,344) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.86 Lac (2,86,019) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.89 Lac (2,88,685) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.91 Lac (2,91,210) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.94 Lac (2,93,619) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.96 Lac (2,96,037) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.98 Lac (2,98,446) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.01 Lac (3,00,855) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.03 Lac (3,03,273) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kota Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.03 Lac (3,03,273), with a male population of 1.53 Lac (1,52,921) and a female population of 1.50 Lac (1,50,347). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Kota Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.