Kotwali Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kotwali Tehsil has a population of 69.17 k (69,174) with 37.64 k (37,643) males and 31.53 k (31,531) females.The sex ratio in Kotwali is 838, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kotwali Tehsil is 6.80 k (6,800) which is 9.83% of Kotwali Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kotwali Tehsil is 879 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kotwali Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the North District in the state of NCT OF DELHI in India.

69.17 k

Toatl Population

37.64 k

Male Population

31.53 k

Female Population

Kotwali Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kotwali Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 89.40 k (89,404), indicating a 29.25% increased from Kotwali's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 48.32 k, and the estimated female population is 41.08 k.

Kotwali Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kotwali Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 91.01 k (91,007), projecting a 31.56% increased from Kotwali's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 49.15 k, and the estimated female population is 41.84 k.

Kotwali Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kotwali Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 41.59 k (41,588), accounting for 60.12% of the Kotwali Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 23.20 k (23,201), and the Hindu female population is around 18.39 k (18,387).

Kotwali Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kotwali Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 24.04 k (24,038), accounting for 34.75% of the Kotwali Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 12.60 k (12,604), and the Muslim female population is around 11.43 k (11,434).

Kotwali Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu41,58860.12%
Muslim24,03834.75%
Jain2,4913.6%
Sikh8231.19%
Christian1750.25%
Religion not stated330.05%
Buddhist220.03%
Other religions and persuasions40.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Kotwali Urban Population

The Urban population of Kotwali Tehsil is 69.17 k (69,174), with 37.64 k (37,643) being males and 31.53 k (31,531) being females, making up 100% of the Kotwali total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 838 females for every 1000 males.

Kotwali Rural Population

The Rural population of Kotwali Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Kotwali total population, The sex ratio in rural population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Kotwali Literacy Rate

Kotwali Tehsil has a literacy rate of 88.07% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kotwali Tehsil is 89.09 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kotwali Tehsil is 86.83 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kotwali Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.07%, while in the rural regions of Kotwali Tehsil, it is around N/A%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kotwali

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 88.07 89.09 86.83
Urban Area 88.07 89.09 86.83
Rural Area 0 0 0

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kotwali

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 88.81 89.97 87.35
Muslim 85.38 86.18 84.5
Jain 98.14 98.55 97.73
Sikh 94.82 96.29 92.96

Kotwali Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kotwali Tehsil is 8.38 k (8,380) with 4.47 k (4,465) males and 3.92 k (3,915) females, which is 12.11% of Kotwali Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 877 females for every 1000 males.

Kotwali Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Kotwali Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Kotwali Tehsil.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kotwali

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 838
Urban Area 838
Rural Area 0

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kotwali

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 793
Muslim 908
Jain 973
Sikh 770

Kotwali Area & Households

The Total Area of Kotwali Tehsil is 4.48 Square KM, with a population density of 15,435 people per square kilometer, The Total Number of households in Kotwali Tehsil are 15.35 k(15,352).

Kotwali Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kotwali Tehsil, there are about 25.57 k (25,567) workers, making up nearly 36.96% of the Kotwali Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 22.81 k (22,809) are male workers, and about 2.76 k (2,758) are female workers.

Kotwali - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 89.40 k (89,404) 29.25%
2025 91.01 k (91,007) 31.56% 2.31 %
2026 92.63 k (92,630) 33.91% 2.35 %
2027 94.27 k (94,265) 36.27% 2.36 %
2028 95.90 k (95,904) 38.64% 2.37 %
2029 97.54 k (97,539) 41% 2.36 %
2030 99.18 k (99,178) 43.37% 2.37 %
2031 1.01 Lac (1,00,825) 45.75% 2.38 %
2032 1.02 Lac (1,02,484) 48.15% 2.4 %
2033 1.04 Lac (1,04,144) 50.55% 2.4 %
2034 1.06 Lac (1,05,799) 52.95% 2.4 %
2035 1.07 Lac (1,07,459) 55.34% 2.39 %
2036 1.09 Lac (1,09,118) 57.74% 2.4 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kotwali Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.09 Lac (1,09,118), with a male population of 58.39 k (58,394) and a female population of 50.69 k (50,689). This reflects a total growth of 57.74% from Kotwali Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 2.37%.

Kotwali Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kotwali is 69.17 k (69,174).

The estimated population of Kotwali in 2024 is approximately 89.40 k (89,404).

Hindu constitute 60.12% of Kotwali population, amounting to approximately 41.59 k (41,588) people.

Muslim constitute 34.75% of Kotwali population, totaling around 24.04 k (24,038) people.

Hindu: 60.12%, Muslim: 34.75%, Jain: 3.6%, Sikh: 1.19%, Christian: 0.25%, Religion not stated: 0.05%, Buddhist: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kotwali is 8.38 k (12.11%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

In Kotwali, 69.17 k (100%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 0 (0%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kotwali is 88.07%, with male literacy at 89.09% and female literacy at 86.83%.

The sex ratio in Kotwali is 838 females for every 1000 males.

Kotwali population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 2.37% up to 2036.