Kota
Kota is a district in the Rajasthan State of India. The total area of Kota district is 5,217 km², which includes 4,590.49 km² of rural area and 626.51 km² of urban area. There are about 805 villages in Kota district.
For administrative convenience, Kota district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 5 tehsils in Kota district. Here is the list of all Kota Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Kota District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Digod | 938 | 1,68,734 |
| 2 | Ladpura | 1,497 | 11,43,792 |
| 3 | Pipalda | 931 | 1,79,800 |
| 4 | Ramganj Mandi | 782 | 2,72,448 |
| 5 | Sangod | 1,069 | 1,86,240 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Ladpura is the largest tehsil in kota district by both area and population. Ramganj Mandi is the smallest tehsil in kota district by area, while Digod is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Ladpura | Ladpura |
| Smallest Tehsil | Ramganj Mandi | Ramganj Mandi |
Population of Kota District
The population of Kota offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Kota, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,51,014 | 7,74,410 | 11,76,604 |
| Total Male Population | 10,21,161 | 4,01,331 | 6,19,830 |
| Total Female Population | 9,29,853 | 3,73,079 | 5,56,774 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,55,056 | 1,08,851 | 1,46,205 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,34,341 | 56,977 | 77,364 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,20,715 | 51,874 | 68,841 |
| Literate Population | 12,98,345 | 4,56,380 | 8,41,965 |
| Literate Male Population | 7,65,396 | 2,83,078 | 4,82,318 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,32,949 | 1,73,302 | 3,59,647 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,52,669 | 3,18,030 | 3,34,639 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,55,765 | 1,18,253 | 1,37,512 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,96,904 | 1,99,777 | 1,97,127 |
| Households | 3,96,501 | 1,51,351 | 2,45,150 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Kota district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Kota district is 19,51,014, including 10,21,161 males and 9,29,853 females. In rural areas, it is 7,74,410, including 4,01,331 males and 3,73,079 females. In urban areas, it is 11,76,604, including 6,19,830 males and 5,56,774 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Kota district is 2,55,056, including 1,34,341 boys and 1,20,715 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,08,851, including 56,977 boys and 51,874 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,46,205, including 77,364 boys and 68,841 girls.
- Literate population in Kota district is around 12,98,345, including 7,65,396 males and 5,32,949 females. In rural areas, it is 4,56,380, including 2,83,078 males and 1,73,302 females. In urban areas, it is 8,41,965, including 4,82,318 males and 3,59,647 females.
- Illiterate population in Kota district is about 6,52,669, including 2,55,765 males and 3,96,904 females. In rural areas, it is 3,18,030, including 1,18,253 males and 1,99,777 females. In urban areas, it is 3,34,639, including 1,37,512 males and 1,97,127 females.
- There are about 3,96,501 households in Kota district, including 1,51,351 in rural areas and 2,45,150 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kota. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 4,05,408 | 1,81,857 | 2,23,551 |
| SC Male Population | 2,11,161 | 94,241 | 1,16,920 |
| SC Female Population | 1,94,247 | 87,616 | 1,06,631 |
| Total ST Population | 1,83,816 | 1,26,725 | 57,091 |
| ST Male Population | 96,428 | 65,673 | 30,755 |
| ST Female Population | 87,388 | 61,052 | 26,336 |
| Population Density | 374 / km² | 169 / km² | 1,878 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Kota district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kota district is approximately 4,05,408, including 2,11,161 males and 1,94,247 females. In rural areas, it is 1,81,857, including 94,241 males and 87,616 females. In urban areas, it is 2,23,551, including 1,16,920 males and 1,06,631 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kota district is about 1,83,816, including 96,428 males and 87,388 females. In rural areas, it is 1,26,725, including 65,673 males and 61,052 females. In urban areas, it is 57,091, including 30,755 males and 26,336 females.
- Overall population density of Kota district is around 374 people per km². Rural areas have about 169 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,878 people per km².