Kupwara
District in JAMMU & KASHMIR
Kupwara District of JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 8,70,354 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 4,74,190 are males while 3,96,164 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 8,70,354
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 50.51%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 835
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Kupwara has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 21.69% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 879 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 835.
Total Children
1,88,798
21.69% of population
Boys
1,00,459
53.2%
Girls
88,339
46.8%
Child Sex Ratio
879
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Kupwara stands at 835 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 75.68% while female literacy is at 50.95%, showing a gender gap of 24.73%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.12% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 8.08% of total population in Kupwara.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 8,70,354, 2,29,064 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 26.32% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 54.06% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 45.94% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 1,23,837
- Marginal Workers
- 1,05,227
- Non-Workers
- 6,41,290
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 4,74,190 males (54.5%) and 3,96,164 females (45.5%) out of 8,70,354 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 4,39,654 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 75.68%, Female 50.95%, Overall %. Gender gap is 24.7%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kupwara district in JAMMU & KASHMIR?
Kupwara district in JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 8,70,354 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 4,74,190 males and 3,96,164 females.
What is the literacy rate of Kupwara district?
The overall literacy rate of Kupwara district is N/A%. Male literacy is 75.68% and female literacy is 50.95%.
What is the sex ratio in Kupwara district?
The sex ratio in Kupwara district is 835 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Kupwara district?
Kupwara district has 1,88,798 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,00,459 are boys and 88,339 are girls. The child sex ratio is 879 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Kupwara district?
Out of the total population of 8,70,354, 2,29,064 people (26.3%) are engaged in work activities in Kupwara district.