Kulgam
District in JAMMU & KASHMIR
As of 2026 estimates, Kulgam population is projected to be N/A, showing a N/A% growth since the 2011 Census. The district has a literacy rate of N/A% and a sex ratio of 951.
Kulgam District of JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 4,24,483 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 2,17,620 are males while 2,06,863 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 4,24,483
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 951
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how Kulgam has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 16.84% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 885 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 951.
Total Children
71,501
16.84% of population
Boys
37,929
53.0%
Girls
33,572
47.0%
Child Sex Ratio
885
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of Kulgam?
The text sex ratio of Kulgam stands at 951 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 69.59% while female literacy is at 48.49%, showing a gender gap of 21.10%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.00% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 6.25% of total population in Kulgam.
What is the workforce statistics of Kulgam?
Out of the total population of 4,24,483, 1,59,990 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 37.69% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 48.64% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 51.36% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 77,812
- Marginal Workers
- 82,178
- Non-Workers
- 2,64,493
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of Kulgam?
Population breakdown: 2,17,620 males (51.3%) and 2,06,863 females (48.7%) out of 4,24,483 total population.
What is the literacy rate of Kulgam?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 2,09,085 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in Kulgam?
Literacy rates: Male 69.59%, Female 48.49%, Overall %. Gender gap is 21.1%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kulgam district in JAMMU & KASHMIR?
Kulgam district in JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 4,24,483 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 2,17,620 males and 2,06,863 females.
What is the literacy rate of Kulgam district?
The overall literacy rate of Kulgam district is N/A%. Male literacy is 69.59% and female literacy is 48.49%.
What is the sex ratio in Kulgam district?
The sex ratio in Kulgam district is 951 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Kulgam district?
Kulgam district has 71,501 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 37,929 are boys and 33,572 are girls. The child sex ratio is 885 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Kulgam district?
Out of the total population of 4,24,483, 1,59,990 people (37.7%) are engaged in work activities in Kulgam district.
Sources & Methodology
Primary Data: Census 2011, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.
2026 Projections: Estimated using linear growth extrapolation from 2001-2011 data. View our Methodology Page for details.