Kathua
District in JAMMU & KASHMIR
Kathua District of JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 6,16,435 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 3,26,109 are males while 2,90,326 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 6,16,435
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 63.14%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 890
- 🏙️ 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 13.62% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 831 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 890.
Total Children
83,936
13.62% of population
Boys
45,833
54.6%
Girls
38,103
45.4%
Child Sex Ratio
831
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Kathua stands at 890 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 81.53% while female literacy is at 63.72%, showing a gender gap of 17.81%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 22.91% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 8.65% of total population in Kathua.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 6,16,435, 2,00,431 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 32.51% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 71.27% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 28.73% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 1,42,847
- Marginal Workers
- 57,584
- Non-Workers
- 4,16,004
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 3,26,109 males (52.9%) and 2,90,326 females (47.1%) out of 6,16,435 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 3,89,204 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 81.53%, Female 63.72%, Overall %. Gender gap is 17.8%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kathua district in JAMMU & KASHMIR?
Kathua district in JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 6,16,435 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 3,26,109 males and 2,90,326 females.
What is the literacy rate of Kathua district?
The overall literacy rate of Kathua district is N/A%. Male literacy is 81.53% and female literacy is 63.72%.
What is the sex ratio in Kathua district?
The sex ratio in Kathua district is 890 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Kathua district?
Kathua district has 83,936 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 45,833 are boys and 38,103 are girls. The child sex ratio is 831 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Kathua district?
Out of the total population of 6,16,435, 2,00,431 people (32.5%) are engaged in work activities in Kathua district.