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Ganderbal

District in JAMMU & KASHMIR

Ganderbal District of JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 2,97,446 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 1,58,720 are males while 1,38,726 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
2,97,446
📚 Literacy Rate
48.17%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
874

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Ganderbal has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 17.01% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 863 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 874.

Total Children

50,594

17.01% of population

Boys

27,159

53.7%

Girls

23,435

46.3%

Child Sex Ratio

863

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
1.88%
Muslim
97.69%
Christian
0.14%
Sikh
0.16%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Ganderbal stands at 874 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 68.85% while female literacy is at 45.71%, showing a gender gap of 23.14%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.04% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 20.53% of total population in Ganderbal.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 2,97,446, 1,00,890 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 33.92% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 52.48% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 47.52% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
52,949

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
47,941

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
1,96,556

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 Ganderbal district in JAMMU & KASHMIR?

Ganderbal district in JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 2,97,446 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 1,58,720 males and 1,38,726 females.

What is the literacy rate of Ganderbal district?

The overall literacy rate of Ganderbal district is N/A%. Male literacy is 68.85% and female literacy is 45.71%.

What is the sex ratio in Ganderbal district?

The sex ratio in Ganderbal district is 874 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Ganderbal district?

Ganderbal district has 50,594 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 27,159 are boys and 23,435 are girls. The child sex ratio is 863 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Ganderbal district?

Out of the total population of 2,97,446, 1,00,890 people (33.9%) are engaged in work activities in Ganderbal district.