Kota
Kota is a district in the Rajasthan State of India. Total area of Kota is 5,217 km² including 4,590.49 km² rural area and 626.51 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Kota has a population of 19,51,014 peoples, out of which urban population is 11,76,604 while rural population is 7,74,410. Kota has a sex ratio of approximately 910 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 374 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,96,501 houses in the district, including 2,45,150 urban houses and 1,51,351 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 805 villages in kota district.
The Kota district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
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 tehsil by population. 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) |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |