Kasaragod Population in 2025
In 2025, Kasaragod Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 7.35 Lac (7,34,659), indicating a 7.76% increased from Kasaragod's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.59 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.76 Lac.
Kasaragod Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Kasaragod Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 7.37 Lac (7,37,016), projecting a 8.11% increased from Kasaragod's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 3.60 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.77 Lac.
Kasaragod Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Kasaragod Tehsil has a population of 6.82 Lac (6,81,734) with 3.33 Lac (3,32,754) males and 3.49 Lac (3,48,980) females.The sex ratio in Kasaragod is 1049, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kasaragod Tehsil is 85.22 k (85,216) which is 12.5% of Kasaragod Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kasaragod Tehsil is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kasaragod Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kasaragod District in the state of KERALA in India.
Total Population
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Female Population
Kasaragod Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kasaragod Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.33 Lac (3,32,934), accounting for 48.84% of the Kasaragod Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.65 Lac (1,64,587), and the Hindu female population is around 1.68 Lac (1,68,347).
Kasaragod Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kasaragod Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.28 Lac (3,28,280), accounting for 48.15% of the Kasaragod Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.58 Lac (1,57,683), and the Muslim female population is around 1.71 Lac (1,70,597).
Kasaragod Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,32,934 | 48.84% |
| Muslim | 3,28,280 | 48.15% |
| Christian | 19,239 | 2.82% |
| Religion not stated | 940 | 0.14% |
| Buddhist | 114 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 99 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 91 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 37 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKasaragod Urban Population
The Urban population of Kasaragod Tehsil is 2.35 Lac (2,34,891), with 1.14 Lac (1,13,719) being males and 1.21 Lac (1,21,172) being females, making up 34.45% of the Kasaragod total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1066 females for every 1000 males.
Kasaragod Rural Population
The Rural population of Kasaragod Tehsil is 4.47 Lac (4,46,843), with 2.19 Lac (2,19,035) being males and 2.28 Lac (2,27,808) being females, making up 65.55% of the Kasaragod total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1041 females for every 1000 males.
Kasaragod Literacy Rate
Kasaragod Tehsil has a literacy rate of 89.45% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kasaragod Tehsil is 93.65 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kasaragod Tehsil is 85.49 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kasaragod Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.15%, while in the rural regions of Kasaragod Tehsil, it is around 88.05%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kasaragod
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89.45 | 93.65 | 85.49 |
| Urban Area | 92.15 | 95.41 | 89.15 |
| Rural Area | 88.05 | 92.76 | 83.56 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kasaragod
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 88.64 | 92.99 | 84.42 |
| Muslim | 90.05 | 94.25 | 86.25 |
| Christian | 93.88 | 95.93 | 91.73 |
| Religion not stated | 87.31 | 91.43 | 82.81 |
Kasaragod Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kasaragod Tehsil is 36.61 k (36,611) with 18.21 k (18,210) males and 18.40 k (18,401) females, which is 5.37% of Kasaragod Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1011 females for every 1000 males.
Kasaragod Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kasaragod Tehsil is 12.68 k (12,684) with 6.23 k (6,234) males and 6.45 k (6,450) females, which is 1.86% of Kasaragod Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1035 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kasaragod
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1049 |
| Urban Area | 1066 |
| Rural Area | 1041 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kasaragod
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1023 |
| Muslim | 1082 |
| Christian | 960 |
| Religion not stated | 915 |
Kasaragod Area & Households
The Total Area of Kasaragod Tehsil is 972.59 Square KM, with a population density of 701 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kasaragod Tehsil are 16 and the Total Number of Villages in Kasaragod Tehsil are 64.The Total Number of households in Kasaragod Tehsil are 1.32 Lac(1,32,057).
Kasaragod Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kasaragod Tehsil, there are about 2.41 Lac (2,41,447) workers, making up nearly 35.42% of the Kasaragod Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.71 Lac (1,70,844) are male workers, and about 70.60 k (70,603) are female workers.
Kasaragod - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.35 Lac (7,34,659) | 7.76% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 7.37 Lac (7,37,016) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 7.39 Lac (7,39,008) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 7.41 Lac (7,41,000) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 7.43 Lac (7,42,971) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 7.45 Lac (7,44,963) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 7.46 Lac (7,46,386) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 7.47 Lac (7,47,422) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 7.48 Lac (7,48,459) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 7.49 Lac (7,49,495) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 7.51 Lac (7,50,512) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 7.52 Lac (7,51,548) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kasaragod Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.52 Lac (7,51,548), with a male population of 3.68 Lac (3,67,841) and a female population of 3.84 Lac (3,83,740). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Kasaragod Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.23%.