Kota Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Kota Population 2026
74,450 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
75,813
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 10.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 982
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 2,773
Girls 2,723
Literacy Gap
10.9% Diff Male Literacy 64.8%
Female Literacy 53.9%
SC Population
16,505
29.9% of total
ST Population
8,963
16.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 43%
Main Workers 17,277
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 6,587
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 23.8%
Cultivators (Farmers) 10.2%
Agricultural Laborers 64.1%
Household Industries 1.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kota in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Kota in 2026 is 74,327. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Kota? ▼
The literacy rate of Kota is 59.5% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Kota? ▼
The sex ratio of Kota is 949 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Kota in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Kota in 2027 is 75,813. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Kota population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Kota. The Census 2011 population was 55,226. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Kota in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Kota had a total population of 55,226. This comprised 28,337 males and 26,889 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore District
#14 of 46
By population size
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Rank in Andhra Pradesh
#512 of 1068
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Kota | Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore Avg | Andhra Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 59.5% | 58% ↑ 1.5%
| 55.37% ↑ 4.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 949 | 985 ↓ 36 | 996 ↓ 47 |
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