Kota
District in Rajasthan
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Kota: 92.2%, 19th of 33 districts in Rajasthan
MSME Density in Kota: 52.9 per 1,000 people, 9th highest of 41 districts in Rajasthan
Women Literacy in Kota: 76.5%, highest of 41 districts in Rajasthan
Health Insurance in Kota: 80.9%, 4th lowest of 41 districts in Rajasthan
Kota is a district in Rajasthan with a population of 19.5 Lakh spread across 4,887 sq km. Its literacy rate of 76.6% is above the state average of 66.1% and above the national average of 72.9%. The district has a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 928.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 44.0% | 31.9% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 43.2% | 43.1% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 83.3% | 82.6% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 898.572 | 890.298 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | 4 | 2.8 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 2.0 | 2.8 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 39.5% | 39.7% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 58.7 | 57.0 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 10.4 | 7.2 | 9.4 | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 99 | 63.2 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kota district?
Kota has a population of 19.5 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 399 people per sq km across 4,887 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Kota?
Kota has a literacy rate of 76.6%, which is above the Rajasthan average of 66.1% and above the national average of 72.9%.
How does Kota compare to Rajasthan?
Kota has a sex ratio of 911 (below state average of 928) and a literacy rate of 76.6% (above state average of 66.1%).
What data sources are used for Kota?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.
Data Sources
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