Kotkhai Population in 2025
In 2025, Kotkhai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 42.99 k (42,985), indicating a 9.64% increased from Kotkhai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 22.03 k, and the estimated female population is 20.96 k.
Kotkhai Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Kotkhai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 43.16 k (43,161), projecting a 10.09% increased from Kotkhai's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 22.11 k, and the estimated female population is 21.05 k.
Kotkhai Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Kotkhai Tehsil has a population of 39.21 k (39,205) with 20.10 k (20,095) males and 19.11 k (19,110) females.The sex ratio in Kotkhai is 951, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kotkhai Tehsil is 4.01 k (4,014) which is 10.24% of Kotkhai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kotkhai Tehsil is 912 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kotkhai Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Shimla District in the state of HIMACHAL PRADESH in India.
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Kotkhai Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kotkhai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 37.95 k (37,954), accounting for 96.81% of the Kotkhai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 19.47 k (19,474), and the Hindu female population is around 18.48 k (18,480).
Kotkhai Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kotkhai Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.05 k (1,048), accounting for 2.67% of the Kotkhai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 524 (524), and the Muslim female population is around 524 (524).
Kotkhai Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 37,954 | 96.81% |
| Muslim | 1,048 | 2.67% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 84 | 0.21% |
| Religion not stated | 47 | 0.12% |
| Christian | 34 | 0.09% |
| Buddhist | 32 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 6 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKotkhai Urban Population
The Urban population of Kotkhai Tehsil is 1.19 k (1,190), with 691 (691) being males and 499 (499) being females, making up 3.04% of the Kotkhai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 723 females for every 1000 males.
Kotkhai Rural Population
The Rural population of Kotkhai Tehsil is 38.02 k (38,015), with 19.40 k (19,404) being males and 18.61 k (18,611) being females, making up 96.96% of the Kotkhai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Kotkhai Literacy Rate
Kotkhai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.77% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kotkhai Tehsil is 89.96 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kotkhai Tehsil is 75.26 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kotkhai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.97%, while in the rural regions of Kotkhai Tehsil, it is around 82.49%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kotkhai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.77 | 89.96 | 75.26 |
| Urban Area | 91.97 | 94.53 | 88.42 |
| Rural Area | 82.49 | 89.79 | 74.9 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kotkhai
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 83.07 | 90.23 | 75.56 |
| Muslim | 72.35 | 80.36 | 64.54 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 70.83 | 79.41 | 63.16 |
| Religion not stated | 86.49 | 90 | 82.35 |
Kotkhai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kotkhai Tehsil is 8.54 k (8,536) with 4.29 k (4,291) males and 4.25 k (4,245) females, which is 21.77% of Kotkhai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 990 females for every 1000 males.
Kotkhai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kotkhai Tehsil is 228 (228) with 120 (120) males and 108 (108) females, which is 0.58% of Kotkhai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 900 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kotkhai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 951 |
| Urban Area | 723 |
| Rural Area | 960 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kotkhai
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 949 |
| Muslim | 1000 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1211 |
| Religion not stated | 959 |
Kotkhai Area & Households
The Total Area of Kotkhai Tehsil is 243.64 Square KM, with a population density of 161 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kotkhai Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kotkhai Tehsil are 250.The Total Number of households in Kotkhai Tehsil are 8.94 k(8,940).
Kotkhai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kotkhai Tehsil, there are about 22.39 k (22,387) workers, making up nearly 57.1% of the Kotkhai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 12.88 k (12,876) are male workers, and about 9.51 k (9,511) are female workers.
Kotkhai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42.99 k (42,985) | 9.64% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 43.16 k (43,161) | 10.09% | 0.45 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 43.31 k (43,308) | 10.47% | 0.38 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 43.46 k (43,462) | 10.86% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 43.61 k (43,610) | 11.23% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 43.76 k (43,763) | 11.62% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 43.87 k (43,871) | 11.9% | 0.28 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 43.96 k (43,956) | 12.12% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 44.04 k (44,041) | 12.34% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 44.12 k (44,121) | 12.54% | 0.2 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 44.21 k (44,206) | 12.76% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 44.29 k (44,292) | 12.97% | 0.21 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kotkhai Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 44.29 k (44,292), with a male population of 22.69 k (22,686) and a female population of 21.61 k (21,606). This reflects a total growth of 12.97% from Kotkhai Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.3%.