Kothamangalam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kothamangalam Tehsil has a population of 2.38 Lac (2,38,403) with 1.18 Lac (1,18,338) males and 1.20 Lac (1,20,065) females.The sex ratio in Kothamangalam is 1015, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kothamangalam Tehsil is 23.31 k (23,312) which is 9.78% of Kothamangalam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kothamangalam Tehsil is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kothamangalam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ernakulam District in the state of KERALA in India.

Kothamangalam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kothamangalam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.56 Lac (2,55,888), indicating a 7.33% increased from Kothamangalam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.29 Lac.

Kothamangalam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kothamangalam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.57 Lac (2,56,911), projecting a 7.76% increased from Kothamangalam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.28 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.29 Lac.

Kothamangalam Christian Population

Christian is the most popular religion in Kothamangalam Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 99.69 k (99,694), accounting for 41.82% of the Kothamangalam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 49.43 k (49,426), and the Christian female population is around 50.27 k (50,268).

Kothamangalam Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Kothamangalam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 86.20 k (86,201), accounting for 36.16% of the Kothamangalam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 42.70 k (42,701), and the Hindu female population is around 43.50 k (43,500).

Kothamangalam Religion Wise Population

Kothamangalam Urban Population

The Urban population of Kothamangalam Tehsil is 72.67 k (72,666), with 36.03 k (36,028) being males and 36.64 k (36,638) being females, making up 30.48% of the Kothamangalam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1017 females for every 1000 males.

Kothamangalam Rural Population

The Rural population of Kothamangalam Tehsil is 1.66 Lac (1,65,737), with 82.31 k (82,310) being males and 83.43 k (83,427) being females, making up 69.52% of the Kothamangalam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1014 females for every 1000 males.

Kothamangalam Literacy Rate

Kothamangalam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 94.12% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kothamangalam Tehsil is 96.11 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kothamangalam Tehsil is 92.16 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kothamangalam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 94.29%, while in the rural regions of Kothamangalam Tehsil, it is around 94.04%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kothamangalam

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	94.12	96.11	92.16
Urban Area	94.29	96.29	92.35
Rural Area	94.04	96.04	92.08

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kothamangalam

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Christian	96.34	97.61	95.09
Hindu	93.07	95.23	90.97
Muslim	91.54	94.81	88.29
Religion not stated	92.45	96.28	88.78

Kothamangalam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kothamangalam Tehsil is 17.79 k (17,786) with 8.72 k (8,724) males and 9.06 k (9,062) females, which is 7.46% of Kothamangalam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1039 females for every 1000 males.

Kothamangalam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kothamangalam Tehsil is 5.48 k (5,477) with 2.81 k (2,812) males and 2.67 k (2,665) females, which is 2.3% of Kothamangalam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 948 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kothamangalam

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1015
Urban Area	1017
Rural Area	1014

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kothamangalam

Religion	Sex Ratio
Christian	1018
Hindu	1019
Muslim	1005
Religion not stated	1023

Kothamangalam Area & Households

The Total Area of Kothamangalam Tehsil is 927.91 Square KM, with a population density of 257 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kothamangalam Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Kothamangalam Tehsil are 10.The Total Number of households in Kothamangalam Tehsil are 58.77 k(58,770).

Kothamangalam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kothamangalam Tehsil, there are about 95.92 k (95,918) workers, making up nearly 40.23% of the Kothamangalam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 67.82 k (67,821) are male workers, and about 28.10 k (28,097) are female workers.

Kothamangalam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Kothamangalam Census Frequently Asked Questions