Kolhapur District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Kolhapur, a district of Maharashtra
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Maharashtra. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Kolhapur District of Maharashtra.
In 2011, Kolhapur had population of 3,876,001 of which male and female were 1,980,658 and 1,895,343 respectively. In 2001 census, Kolhapur had a population of 3,523,162 of which males
were 1,807,470 and remaining 1,715,692 were females. Kolhapur District population
constituted 3.45 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Kolhapur District was at 3.64
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 10.01 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Kolhapur District recorded increase
of 17.85 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Kolhapur Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Kolhapur in 2011 were 81.51 compared to 81.51 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 88.57 and 74.22 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 87.47 and 66.02 in Kolhapur District. Total literate in Kolhapur District were 2,825,845 of which male and female were 1,559,760 and 1,266,085 respectively. In 2001, Kolhapur District had 2,364,307 in its district.
Kolhapur Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Kolhapur, it stood at 957 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 949. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 863 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 839 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Kolhapur District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 87.20 % | 3,379,906 |
| Muslims | 7.39 % | 286,558 |
| Christian | 0.40 % | 15,573 |
| Sikh | 0.04 % | 1,570 |
| Buddhist | 0.77 % | 29,766 |
| Jain | 4.00 % | 154,882 |
| Others | 0.03 % | 1,274 |
| Not Stated | 0.17 % | 6,472 |
Kolhapur Population 2024
What is the population of Kolhapur district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Kolhapur was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Kolhapur 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,876,001 | 38.76 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 4,200,000 | 42.06 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 4,230,000 | 42.36 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 4,260,000 | 42.62 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 4,280,000 | 42.85 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 4,300,000 | 43.04 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 4,320,000 | 43.20 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 4,330,000 | 43.34 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 4,340,000 | 43.46 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 4,350,000 | 43.56 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 4,360,000 | 43.64 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 4,370,000 | 43.72 Lakhs |
Kolhapur Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38.76 Lakhs | 35.23 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 3,876,001 | 3,523,162 |
| Male | 1,980,658 | 1,807,470 |
| Female | 1,895,343 | 1,715,692 |
| Population Growth | 10.01% | 17.85% |
| Area Sq. Km | 7,685 | 7,685 |
| Density/km2 | 504 | 458 |
| Proportion to Maharashtra Population | 3.45% | 3.64% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 957 | 949 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 863 | 839 |
| Average Literacy | 81.51 | 76.93 |
| Male Literacy | 88.57 | 87.47 |
| Female Literacy | 74.22 | 66.02 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 408,942 | 449,883 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.55% | 12.77% |
Kolhapur Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Kolhapur. There were total 408,942 children under age of 0-6 against 449,883 of 2001 census. Of total 408,942 male and female were 219,521 and 189,421 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 863 compared to 839 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 10.55 percent of Kolhapur District compared to 12.77 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.22 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Kolhapur Houseless Data
In 2011, total 1,019 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 3,417. This approx 0.088157871992293% of total population of Kolhapur district.
Kolhapur District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Kolhapur district for 2011 is 504 people per sq. km. In 2001, Kolhapur district density was at 458 people per sq. km. Kolhapur district administers 7,685 square kilometers of areas.
Kolhapur District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Kolhapur population for 2011 census, 31.73 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 1,230,009 people lives in urban areas of which males are 631,843 and females are 598,166.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Kolhapur district is 947 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Kolhapur district was 865 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 128,986 of which males and females were 69,159 and 59,827. This child population figure of Kolhapur district is 10.95 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Kolhapur district as per census 2011 is 88.28 % of which males and females are 92.42 % and 83.95 % literates respectively.
In actual number 971,976 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 520,045 and 451,931 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 68.27 % population of Kolhapur districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Kolhapur district population living in rural areas is 2,645,992 of which males and females are 1,348,815 and 1,297,177 respectively.
In rural areas of Kolhapur district, sex ratio is 962 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Kolhapur district is considered, figure is 862 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 279,956 in rural areas of which males were 150,362 and females were 129,594. The child population comprises 11.15 % of total rural population of Kolhapur district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Kolhapur district is 78.35 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 86.75 and 69.73 percent respectively.
In total, 1,853,869 people were literate of which males and females were 1,039,715 and 814,154 respectively.
All details regarding Kolhapur District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Kolhapur District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 68.27 % | 31.73 % |
| Total Population | 2,645,992 | 1,230,009 |
| Male Population | 1,348,815 | 631,843 |
| Female Population | 1,297,177 | 598,166 |
| Sex Ratio | 962 | 947 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 862 | 865 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 279,956 | 128,986 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 150,362 | 69,159 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 129,594 | 59,827 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 10.58 % | 10.49 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 11.15 % | 10.95 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 9.99 % | 10.00 % |
| Literates | 1,853,869 | 971,976 |
| Male Literates | 1,039,715 | 520,045 |
| Female Literates | 814,154 | 451,931 |
| Average Literacy | 78.35 % | 88.28 % |
| Male Literacy | 86.75 % | 92.42 % |
| Female Literacy | 69.73 % | 83.95 % |
City/Metros in Kolhapur District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Kolhapur District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolhapur (Urban Agglomeration) | 561,837 | 286,938 | 274,899 |
| Ichalkaranji (Urban Agglomeration) | 325,499 | 169,110 | 156,389 |
| Cities inside Kolhapur District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolapur (Municipal Corporation) | 549,236 | 280,366 | 268,870 |
| Ichalkaranji (Municipal Council) | 287,353 | 149,164 | 138,189 |