Khowai Population

As per the 2011 Census, Khowai Tehsil has a population of 65.00 k (64,998) with 33.34 k (33,339) males and 31.66 k (31,659) females.The sex ratio in Khowai is 950, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Khowai Tehsil is 7.42 k (7,424) which is 11.42% of Khowai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Khowai Tehsil is 970 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Khowai Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the West Tripura District in the state of TRIPURA in India.

65.00 k

Toatl Population

33.34 k

Male Population

31.66 k

Female Population

Khowai Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Khowai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 73.96 k (73,955), indicating a 13.78% increased from Khowai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 37.78 k, and the estimated female population is 36.17 k.

Khowai Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Khowai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 74.62 k (74,623), projecting a 14.81% increased from Khowai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 38.10 k, and the estimated female population is 36.52 k.

Khowai Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Khowai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 64.22 k (64,223), accounting for 98.81% of the Khowai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 32.91 k (32,910), and the Hindu female population is around 31.31 k (31,313).

Khowai Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Khowai Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 406 (406), accounting for 0.62% of the Khowai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 220 (220), and the Christian female population is around 186 (186).

Khowai Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu64,22398.81%
Christian4060.62%
Muslim1790.28%
Buddhist1090.17%
Religion not stated640.1%
Sikh110.02%
Jain50.01%
Other religions and persuasions10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Khowai Urban Population

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

Khowai Rural Population

The Rural population of Khowai Tehsil is 65.00 k (64,998), with 33.34 k (33,339) being males and 31.66 k (31,659) being females, making up 100% of the Khowai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Khowai Literacy Rate

Khowai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 89.11% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Khowai Tehsil is 92.24 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Khowai Tehsil is 85.82 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Khowai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Khowai Tehsil, it is around 89.11%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Khowai

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 89.11 92.24 85.82
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 89.11 92.24 85.82

Literacy Rate by Religion in Khowai

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 89.1 92.22 85.81
Christian 90.42 95.16 85.21
Muslim 85.89 87.63 83.33
Buddhist 96.94 98.04 95.74

Khowai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Khowai Tehsil is 15.55 k (15,552) with 7.92 k (7,923) males and 7.63 k (7,629) females, which is 23.93% of Khowai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 963 females for every 1000 males.

Khowai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Khowai Tehsil is 7.98 k (7,979) with 4.11 k (4,107) males and 3.87 k (3,872) females, which is 12.28% of Khowai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 943 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Khowai

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 950
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 950

Sex Ratio by Religion in Khowai

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 952
Christian 846
Muslim 673
Buddhist 913

Khowai Area & Households

The Total Area of Khowai Tehsil is 108.38 Square KM, with a population density of 600 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Khowai Tehsil are 13.The Total Number of households in Khowai Tehsil are 15.72 k(15,721).

Khowai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Khowai Tehsil, there are about 27.38 k (27,384) workers, making up nearly 42.13% of the Khowai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 19.84 k (19,835) are male workers, and about 7.55 k (7,549) are female workers.

Khowai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 73.96 k (73,955) 13.78%
2025 74.62 k (74,623) 14.81% 1.03 %
2026 75.26 k (75,257) 15.78% 0.97 %
2027 75.86 k (75,855) 16.7% 0.92 %
2028 76.45 k (76,453) 17.62% 0.92 %
2029 77.05 k (77,051) 18.54% 0.92 %
2030 77.65 k (77,650) 19.46% 0.92 %
2031 78.20 k (78,195) 20.3% 0.84 %
2032 78.65 k (78,653) 21.01% 0.71 %
2033 79.13 k (79,128) 21.74% 0.73 %
2034 79.60 k (79,603) 22.47% 0.73 %
2035 80.08 k (80,078) 23.2% 0.73 %
2036 80.55 k (80,553) 23.93% 0.73 %

Projected estimates indicate that Khowai Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 80.55 k (80,553), with a male population of 40.91 k (40,913) and a female population of 39.64 k (39,635). This reflects a total growth of 23.93% from Khowai Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.85%.

Khowai Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Khowai is 65.00 k (64,998).

The estimated population of Khowai in 2024 is approximately 73.96 k (73,955).

Hindu constitute 98.81% of Khowai population, amounting to approximately 64.22 k (64,223) people.

Christian constitute 0.62% of Khowai population, totaling around 406 (406) people.

Hindu: 98.81%, Christian: 0.62%, Muslim: 0.28%, Buddhist: 0.17%, Religion not stated: 0.1%, Sikh: 0.02%, Jain: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Khowai is 15.55 k (23.93%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 7.98 k (12.28%).

In Khowai, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 65.00 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Khowai is 89.11%, with male literacy at 92.24% and female literacy at 85.82%.

The sex ratio in Khowai is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Khowai population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.85% up to 2036.