Kotdwara Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kotdwara Tehsil has a population of 1.75 Lac (1,75,232) with 86.53 k (86,530) males and 88.70 k (88,702) females.The sex ratio in Kotdwara is 1026, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kotdwara Tehsil is 21.29 k (21,289) which is 12.15% of Kotdwara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kotdwara Tehsil is 866 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kotdwara Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Garhwal District in the state of UTTARAKHAND in India.
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Kotdwara Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kotdwara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.04 Lac (2,03,852), indicating a 16.33% increased from Kotdwara 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.03 Lac.
Kotdwara Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kotdwara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.06 Lac (2,05,903), projecting a 17.5% increased from Kotdwara 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.04 Lac.
Kotdwara Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kotdwara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.57 Lac (1,57,453), accounting for 89.85% of the Kotdwara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 77.10 k (77,097), and the Hindu female population is around 80.36 k (80,356).
Kotdwara Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kotdwara Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 16.24 k (16,244), accounting for 9.27% of the Kotdwara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.64 k (8,642), and the Muslim female population is around 7.60 k (7,602).
Kotdwara Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,57,453 | 89.85% |
| Muslim | 16,244 | 9.27% |
| Christian | 781 | 0.45% |
| Sikh | 456 | 0.26% |
| Religion not stated | 193 | 0.11% |
| Jain | 80 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 15 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 10 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKotdwara Urban Population
The Urban population of Kotdwara Tehsil is 56.10 k (56,096), with 28.36 k (28,358) being males and 27.74 k (27,738) being females, making up 32.01% of the Kotdwara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Kotdwara Rural Population
The Rural population of Kotdwara Tehsil is 1.19 Lac (1,19,136), with 58.17 k (58,172) being males and 60.96 k (60,964) being females, making up 67.99% of the Kotdwara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1048 females for every 1000 males.
Kotdwara Literacy Rate
Kotdwara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 87.11% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kotdwara Tehsil is 93.48 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kotdwara Tehsil is 81.05 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kotdwara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.46%, while in the rural regions of Kotdwara Tehsil, it is around 86.48%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kotdwara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 87.11 | 93.48 | 81.05 |
| Urban Area | 88.46 | 92.53 | 84.37 |
| Rural Area | 86.48 | 93.94 | 79.54 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kotdwara
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 88.76 | 95.42 | 82.53 |
| Muslim | 69.99 | 75.5 | 63.73 |
| Christian | 92.96 | 94.46 | 91.55 |
| Sikh | 93.22 | 95.59 | 90.32 |
Kotdwara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kotdwara Tehsil is 24.51 k (24,514) with 12.42 k (12,422) males and 12.09 k (12,092) females, which is 13.99% of Kotdwara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Kotdwara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kotdwara Tehsil is 1.52 k (1,515) with 791 (791) males and 724 (724) females, which is 0.86% of Kotdwara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 916 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kotdwara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1026 |
| Urban Area | 979 |
| Rural Area | 1048 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kotdwara
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1043 |
| Muslim | 880 |
| Christian | 1050 |
| Sikh | 839 |
Kotdwara Area & Households
The Total Area of Kotdwara Tehsil is 1,204.73 Square KM, with a population density of 145 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kotdwara Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Kotdwara Tehsil are 315.The Total Number of households in Kotdwara Tehsil are 39.22 k(39,216).
Kotdwara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kotdwara Tehsil, there are about 50.68 k (50,675) workers, making up nearly 28.92% of the Kotdwara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 37.13 k (37,134) are male workers, and about 13.54 k (13,541) are female workers.
Kotdwara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.04 Lac (2,03,852) | 16.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.06 Lac (2,05,903) | 17.5% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.08 Lac (2,07,834) | 18.6% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.10 Lac (2,09,662) | 19.65% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.11 Lac (2,11,489) | 20.69% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.13 Lac (2,13,334) | 21.74% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.15 Lac (2,15,161) | 22.79% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.17 Lac (2,16,834) | 23.74% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.18 Lac (2,18,385) | 24.63% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.20 Lac (2,19,937) | 25.51% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.21 Lac (2,21,489) | 26.4% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.23 Lac (2,23,040) | 27.28% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.25 Lac (2,24,592) | 28.17% | 0.89 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kotdwara Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.25 Lac (2,24,592), with a male population of 1.12 Lac (1,11,805) and a female population of 1.13 Lac (1,12,706). This reflects a total growth of 28.17% from Kotdwara Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.99%.