Kotagiri Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kotagiri Tehsil has a population of 1.09 Lac (1,08,684) with 52.67 k (52,668) males and 56.02 k (56,016) females.The sex ratio in Kotagiri is 1064, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kotagiri Tehsil is 9.13 k (9,125) which is 8.4% of Kotagiri Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kotagiri Tehsil is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kotagiri Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the The Nilgiris District in the state of TAMIL NADU in India.
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Kotagiri Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kotagiri Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.16 Lac (1,15,864), indicating a 6.61% increased from Kotagiri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 55.92 k, and the estimated female population is 59.96 k.
Kotagiri Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kotagiri Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.16 Lac (1,16,207), projecting a 6.92% increased from Kotagiri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 56.06 k, and the estimated female population is 60.17 k.
Kotagiri Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kotagiri Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 95.98 k (95,980), accounting for 88.31% of the Kotagiri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 46.61 k (46,610), and the Hindu female population is around 49.37 k (49,370).
Kotagiri Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Kotagiri Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 9.49 k (9,489), accounting for 8.73% of the Kotagiri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 4.53 k (4,532), and the Christian female population is around 4.96 k (4,957).
Kotagiri Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 95,980 | 88.31% |
| Christian | 9,489 | 8.73% |
| Muslim | 2,949 | 2.71% |
| Religion not stated | 123 | 0.11% |
| Jain | 76 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 36 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 18 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 13 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKotagiri Urban Population
The Urban population of Kotagiri Tehsil is 42.59 k (42,590), with 20.51 k (20,511) being males and 22.08 k (22,079) being females, making up 39.19% of the Kotagiri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1077 females for every 1000 males.
Kotagiri Rural Population
The Rural population of Kotagiri Tehsil is 66.09 k (66,094), with 32.16 k (32,157) being males and 33.94 k (33,937) being females, making up 60.81% of the Kotagiri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1056 females for every 1000 males.
Kotagiri Literacy Rate
Kotagiri Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.05% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kotagiri Tehsil is 91.55 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kotagiri Tehsil is 75.13 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kotagiri Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.4%, while in the rural regions of Kotagiri Tehsil, it is around 80.25%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kotagiri
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.05 | 91.55 | 75.13 |
| Urban Area | 87.4 | 93.96 | 81.36 |
| Rural Area | 80.25 | 90.02 | 71.09 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kotagiri
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.87 | 90.97 | 73.37 |
| Christian | 93.17 | 96.62 | 90.06 |
| Muslim | 88.8 | 95.24 | 83.08 |
| Religion not stated | 89.81 | 100 | 81.67 |
Kotagiri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kotagiri Tehsil is 29.82 k (29,816) with 14.56 k (14,563) males and 15.25 k (15,253) females, which is 27.43% of Kotagiri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1048 females for every 1000 males.
Kotagiri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kotagiri Tehsil is 6.31 k (6,312) with 3.10 k (3,104) males and 3.21 k (3,208) females, which is 5.81% of Kotagiri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1034 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kotagiri
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1064 |
| Urban Area | 1077 |
| Rural Area | 1056 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kotagiri
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1060 |
| Christian | 1094 |
| Muslim | 1111 |
| Religion not stated | 1085 |
Kotagiri Area & Households
The Total Area of Kotagiri Tehsil is 397.55 Square KM, with a population density of 273 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kotagiri Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Kotagiri Tehsil are 14.The Total Number of households in Kotagiri Tehsil are 31.17 k(31,168).
Kotagiri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kotagiri Tehsil, there are about 57.59 k (57,588) workers, making up nearly 52.99% of the Kotagiri Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 32.27 k (32,274) are male workers, and about 25.31 k (25,314) are female workers.
Kotagiri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.16 Lac (1,15,864) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.16 Lac (1,16,207) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.16 Lac (1,16,445) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.17 Lac (1,16,605) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.17 Lac (1,16,766) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.17 Lac (1,16,926) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.17 Lac (1,17,087) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.17 Lac (1,17,151) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.17 Lac (1,17,147) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.17 Lac (1,17,142) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.17 Lac (1,17,138) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.17 Lac (1,17,133) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.17 Lac (1,17,129) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kotagiri Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.17 Lac (1,17,129), with a male population of 56.23 k (56,225) and a female population of 60.94 k (60,940). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Kotagiri Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.