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
- 🏙️ 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 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
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
- Marginal Workers
- 38,256
- Non-Workers
- 1,47,722
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 1,20,165 males (52.1%) and 1,10,531 females (47.9%) out of 2,30,696 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 1,07,506 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 68.92%, Female 42.36%, Overall %. Gender gap is 26.6%.
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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.