Kottarakkara Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kottarakkara Tehsil has a population of 5.86 Lac (5,86,434) with 2.74 Lac (2,74,103) males and 3.12 Lac (3,12,331) females.The sex ratio in Kottarakkara is 1140, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kottarakkara Tehsil is 54.51 k (54,514) which is 9.3% of Kottarakkara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kottarakkara Tehsil is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kottarakkara Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kollam District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Kottarakkara Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kottarakkara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 6.29 Lac (6,29,443), indicating a 7.33% increased from Kottarakkara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.95 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.35 Lac.
Kottarakkara Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kottarakkara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 6.32 Lac (6,31,960), projecting a 7.76% increased from Kottarakkara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.96 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.36 Lac.
Kottarakkara Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kottarakkara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.97 Lac (3,96,745), accounting for 67.65% of the Kottarakkara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.87 Lac (1,86,690), and the Hindu female population is around 2.10 Lac (2,10,055).
Kottarakkara Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Kottarakkara Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 99.49 k (99,492), accounting for 16.97% of the Kottarakkara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 46.34 k (46,335), and the Christian female population is around 53.16 k (53,157).
Kottarakkara Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,96,745 | 67.65% |
| Christian | 99,492 | 16.97% |
| Muslim | 88,709 | 15.13% |
| Religion not stated | 1,293 | 0.22% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 97 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 44 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 39 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 15 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKottarakkara Urban Population
The Urban population of Kottarakkara Tehsil is 29.79 k (29,788), with 14.08 k (14,075) being males and 15.71 k (15,713) being females, making up 5.08% of the Kottarakkara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1117 females for every 1000 males.
Kottarakkara Rural Population
The Rural population of Kottarakkara Tehsil is 5.57 Lac (5,56,646), with 2.60 Lac (2,60,028) being males and 2.97 Lac (2,96,618) being females, making up 94.92% of the Kottarakkara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1141 females for every 1000 males.
Kottarakkara Literacy Rate
Kottarakkara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 94.42% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kottarakkara Tehsil is 96.49 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kottarakkara Tehsil is 92.64 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kottarakkara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 96.37%, while in the rural regions of Kottarakkara Tehsil, it is around 94.32%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kottarakkara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 94.42 | 96.49 | 92.64 |
| Urban Area | 96.37 | 97.43 | 95.44 |
| Rural Area | 94.32 | 96.44 | 92.49 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kottarakkara
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 94.19 | 96.37 | 92.28 |
| Christian | 96.71 | 97.62 | 95.92 |
| Muslim | 92.9 | 95.78 | 90.56 |
| Religion not stated | 90.31 | 92.96 | 88.17 |
Kottarakkara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kottarakkara Tehsil is 85.17 k (85,165) with 40.48 k (40,480) males and 44.69 k (44,685) females, which is 14.52% of Kottarakkara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1104 females for every 1000 males.
Kottarakkara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kottarakkara Tehsil is 2.12 k (2,122) with 1.01 k (1,006) males and 1.12 k (1,116) females, which is 0.36% of Kottarakkara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1110 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kottarakkara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1140 |
| Urban Area | 1117 |
| Rural Area | 1141 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kottarakkara
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1126 |
| Christian | 1148 |
| Muslim | 1198 |
| Religion not stated | 1170 |
Kottarakkara Area & Households
The Total Area of Kottarakkara Tehsil is 550.57 Square KM, with a population density of 1,065 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kottarakkara Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kottarakkara Tehsil are 26.The Total Number of households in Kottarakkara Tehsil are 1.53 Lac(1,52,944).
Kottarakkara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kottarakkara Tehsil, there are about 2.05 Lac (2,04,867) workers, making up nearly 34.93% of the Kottarakkara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.41 Lac (1,40,618) are male workers, and about 64.25 k (64,249) are female workers.
Kottarakkara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.29 Lac (6,29,443) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.32 Lac (6,31,960) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.34 Lac (6,33,988) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.36 Lac (6,35,702) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.37 Lac (6,37,415) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.39 Lac (6,39,111) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.41 Lac (6,40,824) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.42 Lac (6,42,048) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.43 Lac (6,42,940) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 6.44 Lac (6,43,831) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 6.45 Lac (6,44,723) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 6.46 Lac (6,45,597) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 6.46 Lac (6,46,489) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kottarakkara Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.46 Lac (6,46,489), with a male population of 3.03 Lac (3,03,006) and a female population of 3.43 Lac (3,43,441). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Kottarakkara Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.