Kokernag Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Kokernag Population 2026
2,34,180 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,38,469
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 • 21.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 837
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 20,460
Girls 17,133
Literacy Gap
14.5% Diff Male Literacy 48.3%
Female Literacy 33.8%
SC Population
46
0.0% of total
ST Population
47,223
27.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 35%
Main Workers 23,691
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 37,592
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 28.3%
Cultivators (Farmers) 33.2%
Agricultural Laborers 32.4%
Household Industries 6.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kokernag in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Kokernag in 2026 is 2,33,793. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Kokernag? ▼
The literacy rate of Kokernag is 41.42% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Kokernag? ▼
The sex ratio of Kokernag is 905 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Kokernag in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Kokernag in 2027 is 2,38,469. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Kokernag population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Kokernag. The Census 2011 population was 1,73,712. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Kokernag in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Kokernag had a total population of 1,73,712. This comprised 91,173 males and 82,539 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Anantnag District
#3 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Jammu & Kashmir
#22 of 79
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Kokernag | Anantnag Avg | Jammu & Kashmir Avg |
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| Literacy Rate | 41.42% | 48.77% ↓ 7.4%
| 53.32% ↓ 11.9%
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| Sex Ratio | 905 | 924 ↓ 19 | 893 ↑ 12 |
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