Kagal Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kagal Tehsil has a population of 2.75 Lac (2,75,372) with 1.41 Lac (1,41,334) males and 1.34 Lac (1,34,038) females.The sex ratio in Kagal is 949, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kagal Tehsil is 28.58 k (28,575) which is 10.38% of Kagal Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kagal Tehsil is 833 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kagal Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kolhapur District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in India.

2.75 Lac

Toatl Population

1.41 Lac

Male Population

1.34 Lac

Female Population

Kagal Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kagal Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.11 Lac (3,11,434), indicating a 13.1% increased from Kagal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.60 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.51 Lac.

Kagal Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kagal Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.14 Lac (3,13,805), projecting a 13.96% increased from Kagal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.62 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.52 Lac.

Kagal Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kagal Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.59 Lac (2,58,831), accounting for 93.99% of the Kagal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.33 Lac (1,32,960), and the Hindu female population is around 1.26 Lac (1,25,871).

Kagal Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kagal Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 11.21 k (11,205), accounting for 4.07% of the Kagal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.63 k (5,626), and the Muslim female population is around 5.58 k (5,579).

Kagal Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,58,83193.99%
Muslim11,2054.07%
Jain3,3841.23%
Buddhist7790.28%
Christian7100.26%
Religion not stated3520.13%
Sikh940.03%
Other religions and persuasions170.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Kagal Urban Population

The Urban population of Kagal Tehsil is 45.30 k (45,300), with 23.39 k (23,387) being males and 21.91 k (21,913) being females, making up 16.45% of the Kagal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Kagal Rural Population

The Rural population of Kagal Tehsil is 2.30 Lac (2,30,072), with 1.18 Lac (1,17,947) being males and 1.12 Lac (1,12,125) being females, making up 83.55% of the Kagal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Kagal Literacy Rate

Kagal Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.65% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kagal Tehsil is 87.01 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kagal Tehsil is 69.96 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kagal Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.01%, while in the rural regions of Kagal Tehsil, it is around 77.4%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kagal

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 78.65 87.01 69.96
Urban Area 85.01 91.15 78.57
Rural Area 77.4 86.19 68.28

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kagal

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 78.18 86.71 69.3
Muslim 85.67 91.41 79.94
Jain 89.18 93.32 84.75
Buddhist 80.89 89.39 71.89

Kagal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kagal Tehsil is 36.66 k (36,662) with 18.38 k (18,381) males and 18.28 k (18,281) females, which is 13.31% of Kagal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 995 females for every 1000 males.

Kagal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kagal Tehsil is 523 (523) with 265 (265) males and 258 (258) females, which is 0.19% of Kagal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kagal

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 949
Urban Area 937
Rural Area 951

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kagal

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 947
Muslim 992
Jain 925
Buddhist 924

Kagal Area & Households

The Total Area of Kagal Tehsil is 545.23 Square KM, with a population density of 505 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kagal Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Kagal Tehsil are 84.The Total Number of households in Kagal Tehsil are 59.09 k(59,093).

Kagal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kagal Tehsil, there are about 1.35 Lac (1,34,981) workers, making up nearly 49.02% of the Kagal Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 81.21 k (81,206) are male workers, and about 53.78 k (53,775) are female workers.

Kagal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.11 Lac (3,11,434) 13.1%
2025 3.14 Lac (3,13,805) 13.96% 0.86 %
2026 3.16 Lac (3,15,969) 14.74% 0.78 %
2027 3.18 Lac (3,17,987) 15.48% 0.74 %
2028 3.20 Lac (3,20,006) 16.21% 0.73 %
2029 3.22 Lac (3,22,021) 16.94% 0.73 %
2030 3.24 Lac (3,24,039) 17.67% 0.73 %
2031 3.26 Lac (3,25,819) 18.32% 0.65 %
2032 3.27 Lac (3,27,433) 18.91% 0.59 %
2033 3.29 Lac (3,29,047) 19.49% 0.58 %
2034 3.31 Lac (3,30,659) 20.08% 0.59 %
2035 3.32 Lac (3,32,273) 20.66% 0.58 %
2036 3.34 Lac (3,33,884) 21.25% 0.59 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kagal Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.34 Lac (3,33,884), with a male population of 1.72 Lac (1,72,110) and a female population of 1.62 Lac (1,61,759). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Kagal Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.

Kagal Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kagal is 2.75 Lac (2,75,372).

The estimated population of Kagal in 2024 is approximately 3.11 Lac (3,11,434).

Hindu constitute 93.99% of Kagal population, amounting to approximately 2.59 Lac (2,58,831) people.

Muslim constitute 4.07% of Kagal population, totaling around 11.21 k (11,205) people.

Hindu: 93.99%, Muslim: 4.07%, Jain: 1.23%, Buddhist: 0.28%, Christian: 0.26%, Religion not stated: 0.13%, Sikh: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kagal is 36.66 k (13.31%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 523 (0.19%).

In Kagal, 45.30 k (16.45%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.30 Lac (83.55%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kagal is 78.65%, with male literacy at 87.01% and female literacy at 69.96%.

The sex ratio in Kagal is 949 females for every 1000 males.

Kagal population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.68% up to 2036.