Samba
District in JAMMU & KASHMIR
Samba District of JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 3,18,898 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 1,69,124 are males while 1,49,774 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 3,18,898
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 71.54%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 886
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 12.13% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 779 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 886.
Total Children
38,669
12.13% of population
Boys
21,737
56.2%
Girls
16,932
43.8%
Child Sex Ratio
779
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Samba stands at 886 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 88.41% while female literacy is at 73.64%, showing a gender gap of 14.77%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 28.80% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 5.51% of total population in Samba.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 3,18,898, 92,526 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 29.01% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 80.12% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 19.88% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 74,129
- Marginal Workers
- 18,397
- Non-Workers
- 2,26,372
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 1,69,124 males (53.0%) and 1,49,774 females (47.0%) out of 3,18,898 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 2,28,139 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 88.41%, Female 73.64%, Overall %. Gender gap is 14.8%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Samba district in JAMMU & KASHMIR?
Samba district in JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 3,18,898 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 1,69,124 males and 1,49,774 females.
What is the literacy rate of Samba district?
The overall literacy rate of Samba district is N/A%. Male literacy is 88.41% and female literacy is 73.64%.
What is the sex ratio in Samba district?
The sex ratio in Samba district is 886 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Samba district?
Samba district has 38,669 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 21,737 are boys and 16,932 are girls. The child sex ratio is 779 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Samba district?
Out of the total population of 3,18,898, 92,526 people (29.0%) are engaged in work activities in Samba district.