Pulwama
District in JAMMU & KASHMIR
Pulwama District of JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 5,60,440 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 2,93,064 are males while 2,67,376 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 5,60,440
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 52.45%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 912
- 🏙️ 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 17.37% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 829 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 912.
Total Children
97,374
17.37% of population
Boys
53,234
54.7%
Girls
44,140
45.3%
Child Sex Ratio
829
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Pulwama stands at 912 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 74.36% while female literacy is at 51.8%, showing a gender gap of 22.56%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.07% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 4.03% of total population in Pulwama.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 5,60,440, 1,88,420 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 33.62% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 52.17% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 47.83% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 98,306
- Marginal Workers
- 90,114
- Non-Workers
- 3,72,020
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 2,93,064 males (52.3%) and 2,67,376 females (47.7%) out of 5,60,440 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 2,93,958 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 74.36%, Female 51.8%, Overall %. Gender gap is 22.6%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pulwama district in JAMMU & KASHMIR?
Pulwama district in JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 5,60,440 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 2,93,064 males and 2,67,376 females.
What is the literacy rate of Pulwama district?
The overall literacy rate of Pulwama district is N/A%. Male literacy is 74.36% and female literacy is 51.8%.
What is the sex ratio in Pulwama district?
The sex ratio in Pulwama district is 912 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Pulwama district?
Pulwama district has 97,374 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 53,234 are boys and 44,140 are girls. The child sex ratio is 829 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Pulwama district?
Out of the total population of 5,60,440, 1,88,420 people (33.6%) are engaged in work activities in Pulwama district.