Kotma Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kotma Tehsil has a population of 1.21 Lac (1,20,533) with 61.23 k (61,234) males and 59.30 k (59,299) females.The sex ratio in Kotma is 969, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kotma Tehsil is 16.33 k (16,325) which is 13.54% of Kotma Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kotma Tehsil is 954 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kotma Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Anuppur District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in India.
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Kotma Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kotma Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.45 Lac (1,44,960), indicating a 20.27% increased from Kotma's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 73.26 k, and the estimated female population is 71.71 k.
Kotma Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kotma Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.47 Lac (1,46,654), projecting a 21.67% increased from Kotma's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 74.08 k, and the estimated female population is 72.59 k.
Kotma Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kotma Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.07 Lac (1,06,828), accounting for 88.63% of the Kotma Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 54.18 k (54,175), and the Hindu female population is around 52.65 k (52,653).
Kotma Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kotma Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 9.58 k (9,584), accounting for 7.95% of the Kotma Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.97 k (4,967), and the Muslim female population is around 4.62 k (4,617).
Kotma Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,06,828 | 88.63% |
| Muslim | 9,584 | 7.95% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2,201 | 1.83% |
| Jain | 1,130 | 0.94% |
| Christian | 495 | 0.41% |
| Religion not stated | 160 | 0.13% |
| Sikh | 115 | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 20 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKotma Urban Population
The Urban population of Kotma Tehsil is 62.39 k (62,386), with 32.29 k (32,291) being males and 30.10 k (30,095) being females, making up 51.76% of the Kotma total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Kotma Rural Population
The Rural population of Kotma Tehsil is 58.15 k (58,147), with 28.94 k (28,943) being males and 29.20 k (29,204) being females, making up 48.24% of the Kotma total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1010 females for every 1000 males.
Kotma Literacy Rate
Kotma Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.06% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kotma Tehsil is 83.77 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kotma Tehsil is 64.05 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kotma Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.22%, while in the rural regions of Kotma Tehsil, it is around 66.09%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kotma
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74.06 | 83.77 | 64.05 |
| Urban Area | 81.22 | 88.61 | 73.28 |
| Rural Area | 66.09 | 78.15 | 54.22 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kotma
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 73.18 | 83.15 | 62.95 |
| Muslim | 82.88 | 90.57 | 74.5 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 59.86 | 71.54 | 48.69 |
| Jain | 97.9 | 98.38 | 97.38 |
Kotma Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kotma Tehsil is 14.41 k (14,407) with 7.30 k (7,301) males and 7.11 k (7,106) females, which is 11.95% of Kotma Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Kotma Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kotma Tehsil is 33.99 k (33,992) with 16.73 k (16,733) males and 17.26 k (17,259) females, which is 28.2% of Kotma Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1032 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kotma
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 969 |
| Urban Area | 932 |
| Rural Area | 1010 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kotma
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 972 |
| Muslim | 930 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1001 |
| Jain | 900 |
Kotma Area & Households
The Total Area of Kotma Tehsil is 848.42 Square KM, with a population density of 142 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kotma Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Kotma Tehsil are 69.The Total Number of households in Kotma Tehsil are 27.54 k(27,538).
Kotma Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kotma Tehsil, there are about 50.48 k (50,476) workers, making up nearly 41.88% of the Kotma Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 32.73 k (32,729) are male workers, and about 17.75 k (17,747) are female workers.
Kotma - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.45 Lac (1,44,960) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.47 Lac (1,46,654) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.48 Lac (1,48,200) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.50 Lac (1,49,641) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.51 Lac (1,51,083) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.53 Lac (1,52,524) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.54 Lac (1,53,963) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.55 Lac (1,55,283) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.57 Lac (1,56,515) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.58 Lac (1,57,746) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.59 Lac (1,58,979) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.60 Lac (1,60,209) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.61 Lac (1,61,442) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kotma Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.61 Lac (1,61,442), with a male population of 81.07 k (81,073) and a female population of 80.41 k (80,405). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Kotma Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.