Kotagarh Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Kotagarh Population 2026
64,680 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
65,756
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 • 20.2% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 921
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 5,043
Girls 4,645
Literacy Gap
19.1% Diff Male Literacy 47.6%
Female Literacy 28.5%
SC Population
6,789
14.2% of total
ST Population
28,485
59.5% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 48%
Main Workers 8,327
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 14,761
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 18.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 22.8%
Agricultural Laborers 56.9%
Household Industries 2.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kotagarh in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Kotagarh in 2026 is 64,467. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Kotagarh? ▼
The literacy rate of Kotagarh is 37.91% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Kotagarh? ▼
The sex ratio of Kotagarh is 1030 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 Kotagarh in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Kotagarh in 2027 is 65,756. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Kotagarh population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Kotagarh. The Census 2011 population was 47,900. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Kotagarh in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Kotagarh had a total population of 47,900. This comprised 23,598 males and 24,302 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Kandhamal District
#7 of 17
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#346 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Kotagarh | Kandhamal Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 37.91% | 54.28% ↓ 16.4%
| 60.96% ↓ 23.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 1030 | 1037 ↓ 7 | 985 ↑ 45 |
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