Kathua Population in 2025

In 2025, Kathua Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.37 Lac (2,36,848), indicating a 12.28% increased from Kathua's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.25 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.12 Lac.

Kathua Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Kathua Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.38 Lac (2,38,472), projecting a 13.05% increased from Kathua's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.26 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.13 Lac.

Kathua Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Kathua Tehsil has a population of 2.11 Lac (2,10,949) with 1.13 Lac (1,12,702) males and 98.25 k (98,247) females.The sex ratio in Kathua is 872, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kathua Tehsil is 25.77 k (25,768) which is 12.22% of Kathua Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kathua Tehsil is 801 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kathua Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kathua District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in India.

Kathua Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kathua Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.86 Lac (1,85,940), accounting for 88.14% of the Kathua Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 99.17 k (99,174), and the Hindu female population is around 86.77 k (86,766).

Kathua Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kathua Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 16.45 k (16,448), accounting for 7.8% of the Kathua Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.73 k (8,732), and the Muslim female population is around 7.72 k (7,716).

Kathua Religion Wise Population

Kathua Urban Population

The Urban population of Kathua Tehsil is 71.01 k (71,008), with 38.00 k (38,004) being males and 33.00 k (33,004) being females, making up 33.66% of the Kathua total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 869 females for every 1000 males.

Kathua Rural Population

The Rural population of Kathua Tehsil is 1.40 Lac (1,39,941), with 74.70 k (74,698) being males and 65.24 k (65,243) being females, making up 66.34% of the Kathua total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 874 females for every 1000 males.

Kathua Literacy Rate

Kathua Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.89% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kathua Tehsil is 84.85 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kathua Tehsil is 72.13 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kathua Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.91%, while in the rural regions of Kathua Tehsil, it is around 75.22%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kathua

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	78.89	84.85	72.13
Urban Area	85.91	90.22	80.99
Rural Area	75.22	82.03	67.53

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kathua

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	80.87	86.63	74.37
Muslim	48.16	58.13	36.95
Sikh	92.99	95.8	89.41
Christian	70.27	73.36	66.67

Kathua Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kathua Tehsil is 60.22 k (60,217) with 31.88 k (31,879) males and 28.34 k (28,338) females, which is 28.55% of Kathua Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 889 females for every 1000 males.

Kathua Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kathua Tehsil is 14.07 k (14,071) with 7.42 k (7,418) males and 6.65 k (6,653) females, which is 6.67% of Kathua Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 897 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kathua

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	872
Urban Area	869
Rural Area	874

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kathua

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	875
Muslim	884
Sikh	776
Christian	861

Kathua Area & Households

The Total Area of Kathua Tehsil is 563.89 Square KM, with a population density of 374 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kathua Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Kathua Tehsil are 171.The Total Number of households in Kathua Tehsil are 41.21 k(41,206).

Kathua Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kathua Tehsil, there are about 64.00 k (64,002) workers, making up nearly 30.34% of the Kathua Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 55.94 k (55,936) are male workers, and about 8.07 k (8,066) are female workers.

Kathua - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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