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Kathua Population
Estimated population in 2024
| Estimated population of Kathua in 2024 | 737,256 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 390,026 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 347,230 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 616,435 |
| Male Population | 326,109 |
| Female Population | 290,326 |
| Area (km2) | 2,502 |
| Density/km2 | 246 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 890 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 831 |
| Literates | 389,204 |
| Male Literates | 228,499 |
| Female Literates | 160,705 |
| Average Literacy | 73.09% |
| Male Literacy | 81.53% |
| Female Literacy | 63.72% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 83,936 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 45,833 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 38,103 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 13.62% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 14.05% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 13.12% |
Kathua Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 540,063 |
87.61% |
645,915 |
| Muslims | 64,234 |
10.42% |
76,824 |
| Christian | 1,828 |
0.30% |
2,186 |
| Sikh | 9,551 |
1.55% |
11,423 |
| Buddhist | 24 |
0.00% |
29 |
| Jain | 16 |
0.00% |
19 |
| Not Stated | 717 |
0.12% |
858 |
| Others | 2 |
0.00% |
2 |
| Total | 616,435 |
100.00% |
737,256 |