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Kishtwar

District in JAMMU & KASHMIR

Kishtwar District of JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 2,30,696 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 1,20,165 are males while 1,10,531 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
2,30,696
📚 Literacy Rate
46.6%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
920

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Kishtwar has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 17.08% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 924 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 920.

Total Children

39,396

17.08% of population

Boys

20,479

52.0%

Girls

18,917

48.0%

Child Sex Ratio

924

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
40.72%
Muslim
57.75%
Christian
0.12%
Sikh
0.20%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Kishtwar stands at 920 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 68.92% while female literacy is at 42.36%, showing a gender gap of 26.56%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 6.20% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 16.54% of total population in Kishtwar.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 2,30,696, 82,974 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 35.97% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 53.89% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 46.11% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
44,718

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
38,256

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
1,47,722

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 Kishtwar district in JAMMU & KASHMIR?

Kishtwar district in JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 2,30,696 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 1,20,165 males and 1,10,531 females.

What is the literacy rate of Kishtwar district?

The overall literacy rate of Kishtwar district is N/A%. Male literacy is 68.92% and female literacy is 42.36%.

What is the sex ratio in Kishtwar district?

The sex ratio in Kishtwar district is 920 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Kishtwar district?

Kishtwar district has 39,396 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 20,479 are boys and 18,917 are girls. The child sex ratio is 924 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Kishtwar district?

Out of the total population of 2,30,696, 82,974 people (36.0%) are engaged in work activities in Kishtwar district.