is the dominant religion in Kotdwar. Other religions with a significant presence include Islam, Christianity, Jainism, Sikhism.

As of 2011 India census, Kotdwar had a population of 175,232. Males constituted 53% of the population and females 47%. Kotdwar had an average literacy rate of 79.63% - higher than the national average of 64.83% - Male literacy was 88%, and female literacy 75.5%. In Kotdwar, 14%