Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Kota District

Kota Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kota District has a population of 19.51 Lac (19,51,014) with 10.21 Lac (10,21,161) males and 9.30 Lac (9,29,853) females.The sex ratio in Kota is 911, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kota District is 2.55 Lac (2,55,056) which is 13.07% of Kota District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kota District is 899 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Kota District is listed as part of RAJASTHAN State in INDIA.

19.51 Lac

Toatl Population

10.21 Lac

Male Population

9.30 Lac

Female Population

Kota Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kota District current estimated population is projected to be 23.23 Lac (23,22,940), indicating a 19.06% increased from Kota's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 12.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.21 Lac.

Kota Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kota District estimated population is projected to be 23.48 Lac (23,47,520), projecting a 20.32% increased from Kota's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 12.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.34 Lac.

Kota Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kota District, with a total Hindu population of 16.61 Lac (16,61,307), accounting for 85.15% of the Kota District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 8.72 Lac (8,71,955), and the Hindu female population is around 7.89 Lac (7,89,352).

Kota Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kota District, with a total Muslim population of 2.44 Lac (2,43,993), accounting for 12.51% of the Kota District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.25 Lac (1,25,304), and the Muslim female population is around 1.19 Lac (1,18,689).

Kota Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu16,61,30785.15%
Muslim2,43,99312.51%
Jain25,7421.32%
Sikh11,0580.57%
Christian5,6650.29%
Religion not stated2,6830.14%
Other religions and persuasions2860.01%
Buddhist2800.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Kota Urban Population

The Urban population of Kota District is 11.77 Lac (11,76,604), with 6.20 Lac (6,19,830) being males and 5.57 Lac (5,56,774) being females, making up 60.31% of the Kota total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 899 females for every 1000 males.

Kota Rural Population

The Rural population of Kota District is 7.74 Lac (7,74,410), with 4.01 Lac (4,01,331) being males and 3.73 Lac (3,73,079) being females, making up 39.69% of the Kota total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 930 females for every 1000 males.

Kota Literacy Rate

Kota District has a literacy rate of 76.56% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kota District is 86.31 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kota District is 65.87 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kota District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.71%, while in the rural regions of Kota District, it is around 68.57%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kota

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 76.56 86.31 65.87
Urban Area 81.71 88.91 73.71
Rural Area 68.57 82.21 53.95

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kota

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 75.73 86.01 64.39
Muslim 78.83 86.52 70.76
Jain 97.13 98.14 96.04
Sikh 92.08 94.23 89.65

Kota Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kota District is 4.05 Lac (4,05,408) with 2.11 Lac (2,11,161) males and 1.94 Lac (1,94,247) females, which is 20.78% of Kota District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 920 females for every 1000 males.

Kota Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kota District is 1.84 Lac (1,83,816) with 96.43 k (96,428) males and 87.39 k (87,388) females, which is 9.42% of Kota District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 907 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kota

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 911
Urban Area 899
Rural Area 930

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kota

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 906
Muslim 948
Jain 922
Sikh 877

Kota Area & Households

The Total Area of Kota District is 5,217 Square KM, with a population density of 374 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kota District are 11 and the Total Number of Villages in Kota District are 874.The Total Number of households in Kota District are 3.97 Lac(3,96,501).

Kota Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kota District, there are about 7.49 Lac (7,48,811) workers, making up nearly 38.38% of the Kota District total population. Out of these, around 5.35 Lac (5,34,650) are male workers, and about 2.14 Lac (2,14,161) are female workers.

Kota - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Kota district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,27,837, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 19,51,014 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 44.58% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 22.50%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Kota District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,27,837 to 19,51,014.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 44.58%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 2.28 Lac ----- ----- 1.17 Lac 1.10 Lac
1911 2.65 Lac 37.17 k 16.31210032 1.37 Lac 1.28 Lac
1921 2.58 Lac -7.37 k -2.781488442 1.34 Lac 1.24 Lac
1931 2.77 Lac 19.35 k 7.511518412 1.43 Lac 1.34 Lac
1941 3.13 Lac 36.48 k 13.17084442 1.63 Lac 1.50 Lac
1951 3.30 Lac 16.83 k 5.369037593 1.71 Lac 1.59 Lac
1961 4.35 Lac 1.04 Lac 31.56248675 2.31 Lac 2.04 Lac
1971 6.21 Lac 1.87 Lac 42.97664443 3.32 Lac 2.90 Lac
1981 8.98 Lac 2.77 Lac 44.58059376 4.79 Lac 4.20 Lac
1991 12.21 Lac 3.22 Lac 35.88545563 6.49 Lac 5.72 Lac
2001 15.69 Lac 3.48 Lac 28.51695981 8.27 Lac 7.41 Lac
2011 19.51 Lac 3.82 Lac 24.37099391 10.21 Lac 9.30 Lac

Historical Population of Kota by Census Year 1901-2011

Kota - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 23.23 Lac (23,22,940) 19.06%
2025 23.48 Lac (23,47,520) 20.32% 1.26 %
2026 23.69 Lac (23,69,480) 21.45% 1.13 %
2027 23.90 Lac (23,89,522) 22.48% 1.03 %
2028 24.10 Lac (24,09,564) 23.5% 1.02 %
2029 24.30 Lac (24,29,607) 24.53% 1.03 %
2030 24.50 Lac (24,49,649) 25.56% 1.03 %
2031 24.69 Lac (24,69,071) 26.55% 0.99 %
2032 24.88 Lac (24,88,042) 27.53% 0.98 %
2033 25.07 Lac (25,07,013) 28.5% 0.97 %
2034 25.26 Lac (25,25,985) 29.47% 0.97 %
2035 25.45 Lac (25,44,956) 30.44% 0.97 %
2036 25.64 Lac (25,63,927) 31.42% 0.98 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kota District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 25.64 Lac (25,63,927), with a male population of 13.16 Lac (13,16,199) and a female population of 12.47 Lac (12,47,178). This reflects a total growth of 31.42% from Kota District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.03%.

Kota Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kota is 19.51 Lac (19,51,014).

The estimated population of Kota in 2024 is approximately 23.23 Lac (23,22,940).

Hindu constitute 85.15% of Kota population, amounting to approximately 16.61 Lac (16,61,307) people.

Muslim constitute 12.51% of Kota population, totaling around 2.44 Lac (2,43,993) people.

Hindu: 85.15%, Muslim: 12.51%, Jain: 1.32%, Sikh: 0.57%, Christian: 0.29%, Religion not stated: 0.14%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kota is 4.05 Lac (20.78%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.84 Lac (9.42%).

In Kota, 11.77 Lac (60.31%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 7.74 Lac (39.69%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kota is 76.56%, with male literacy at 86.31% and female literacy at 65.87%.

The sex ratio in Kota is 911 females for every 1000 males.

Kota population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.03% up to 2036.