Kudal Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kudal Tehsil has a population of 1.56 Lac (1,55,624) with 77.16 k (77,159) males and 78.47 k (78,465) females.The sex ratio in Kudal is 1017, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kudal Tehsil is 12.92 k (12,918) which is 8.3% of Kudal Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kudal Tehsil is 905 females for every 1000 males.

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

Kudal Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kudal Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.76 Lac (1,76,004), indicating a 13.1% increased from Kudal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 87.58 k, and the estimated female population is 88.40 k.

Kudal Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kudal Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.77 Lac (1,77,344), projecting a 13.96% increased from Kudal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 88.26 k, and the estimated female population is 89.05 k.

Kudal Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kudal Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.46 Lac (1,45,921), accounting for 93.77% of the Kudal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 72.41 k (72,411), and the Hindu female population is around 73.51 k (73,510).

Kudal Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kudal Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 4.01 k (4,007), accounting for 2.57% of the Kudal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.02 k (2,021), and the Muslim female population is around 1.99 k (1,986).

Kudal Religion Wise Population

Kudal Urban Population

The Urban population of Kudal Tehsil is 16.02 k (16,015), with 8.07 k (8,071) being males and 7.94 k (7,944) being females, making up 10.29% of the Kudal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Kudal Rural Population

The Rural population of Kudal Tehsil is 1.40 Lac (1,39,609), with 69.09 k (69,088) being males and 70.52 k (70,521) being females, making up 89.71% of the Kudal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1021 females for every 1000 males.

Kudal Literacy Rate

Kudal Tehsil has a literacy rate of 85.83% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kudal Tehsil is 91.43 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kudal Tehsil is 80.38 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kudal Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.92%, while in the rural regions of Kudal Tehsil, it is around 85.37%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kudal

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	85.83	91.43	80.38
Urban Area	89.92	91.5	88.32
Rural Area	85.37	91.43	79.5

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kudal

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	85.83	91.49	80.31
Muslim	86.43	89.52	83.37
Buddhist	84.05	92.03	77.28
Christian	87.16	91.14	83.51

Kudal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kudal Tehsil is 10.40 k (10,398) with 5.02 k (5,020) males and 5.38 k (5,378) females, which is 6.68% of Kudal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1072 females for every 1000 males.

Kudal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kudal Tehsil is 1.88 k (1,879) with 985 (985) males and 894 (894) females, which is 1.21% of Kudal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 908 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kudal

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1017
Urban Area	985
Rural Area	1021

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kudal

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1016
Muslim	983
Buddhist	1144
Christian	1060

Kudal Area & Households

The Total Area of Kudal Tehsil is 844.69 Square KM, with a population density of 184 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kudal Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kudal Tehsil are 124.The Total Number of households in Kudal Tehsil are 38.13 k(38,128).

Kudal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kudal Tehsil, there are about 65.50 k (65,497) workers, making up nearly 42.09% of the Kudal Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 43.37 k (43,374) are male workers, and about 22.12 k (22,123) are female workers.

Kudal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Kudal Census Frequently Asked Questions