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Punch

District in JAMMU & KASHMIR

Punch District of JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 4,76,835 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 2,51,899 are males while 2,24,936 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
4,76,835
📚 Literacy Rate
54.89%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
893

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Punch has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 17.76% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 893 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 893.

Total Children

84,674

17.76% of population

Boys

44,733

52.8%

Girls

39,941

47.2%

Child Sex Ratio

893

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
6.84%
Muslim
90.45%
Christian
0.20%
Sikh
2.35%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Punch stands at 893 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 78.84% while female literacy is at 53.19%, showing a gender gap of 25.65%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.12% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 36.93% of total population in Punch.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 4,76,835, 1,61,393 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 33.85% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 45.38% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 54.62% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
73,247

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
88,146

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
3,15,442

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 Punch district in JAMMU & KASHMIR?

Punch district in JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 4,76,835 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 2,51,899 males and 2,24,936 females.

What is the literacy rate of Punch district?

The overall literacy rate of Punch district is N/A%. Male literacy is 78.84% and female literacy is 53.19%.

What is the sex ratio in Punch district?

The sex ratio in Punch district is 893 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Punch district?

Punch district has 84,674 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 44,733 are boys and 39,941 are girls. The child sex ratio is 893 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Punch district?

Out of the total population of 4,76,835, 1,61,393 people (33.8%) are engaged in work activities in Punch district.