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Kulgam

District in JAMMU & KASHMIR

Kulgam District of JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 4,24,483 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 2,17,620 are males while 2,06,863 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
4,24,483
📚 Literacy Rate
49.26%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
951

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Kulgam has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 16.84% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 885 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 951.

Total Children

71,501

16.84% of population

Boys

37,929

53.0%

Girls

33,572

47.0%

Child Sex Ratio

885

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
1.01%
Muslim
98.49%
Christian
0.11%
Sikh
0.24%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Kulgam stands at 951 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 69.59% while female literacy is at 48.49%, showing a gender gap of 21.10%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.00% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 6.25% of total population in Kulgam.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 4,24,483, 1,59,990 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 37.69% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 48.64% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 51.36% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
77,812

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
82,178

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
2,64,493

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in JAMMU & KASHMIR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kulgam district in JAMMU & KASHMIR?

Kulgam district in JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 4,24,483 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 2,17,620 males and 2,06,863 females.

What is the literacy rate of Kulgam district?

The overall literacy rate of Kulgam district is N/A%. Male literacy is 69.59% and female literacy is 48.49%.

What is the sex ratio in Kulgam district?

The sex ratio in Kulgam district is 951 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Kulgam district?

Kulgam district has 71,501 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 37,929 are boys and 33,572 are girls. The child sex ratio is 885 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Kulgam district?

Out of the total population of 4,24,483, 1,59,990 people (37.7%) are engaged in work activities in Kulgam district.