Kotdwara Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Kotdwara Population 2026
2,36,229 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,40,556
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
👶
Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 12.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 866
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 11,411
Girls 9,878
Literacy Gap
9.1% Diff Male Literacy 81.1%
Female Literacy 72.0%
SC Population
24,514
14.0% of total
ST Population
1,515
0.9% of total
👷
Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 29%
Main Workers 35,768
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 14,907
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 67.3%
Cultivators (Farmers) 21.2%
Agricultural Laborers 8.5%
Household Industries 3.0%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kotdwara in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Kotdwara in 2026 is 2,35,839. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Kotdwara? ▼
The literacy rate of Kotdwara is 76.53% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Kotdwara? ▼
The sex ratio of Kotdwara is 1025 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 Kotdwara in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Kotdwara in 2027 is 2,40,556. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Kotdwara population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Kotdwara. The Census 2011 population was 1,75,232. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Kotdwara in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Kotdwara had a total population of 1,75,232. This comprised 86,530 males and 88,702 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
🏆
Rank in Garhwal District
#1 of 9
By population size
🎯
Rank in Uttarakhand
#13 of 71
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Kotdwara | Garhwal Avg | Uttarakhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 76.53% | 71.46% ↑ 5.1%
| 68.2% ↑ 8.3%
|
| Sex Ratio | 1025 | 1119 ↓ 94 | 1023 ↑ 2 |
Similar-Sized Cities in Uttarakhand
Cities with population within 20% of Kotdwara