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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

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Pulwama has changed over the decade

👶 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

Hindu
2.47%
Muslim
95.49%
Christian
0.20%
Sikh
1.68%

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

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
90,114

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
3,72,020

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in JAMMU & KASHMIR

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.