Punch
District in JAMMU & KASHMIR
Punch District of JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 4,76,835 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 2,51,899 are males while 2,24,936 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 4,76,835
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 54.89%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 893
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Punch has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 17.76% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 893 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 893.
Total Children
84,674
17.76% of population
Boys
44,733
52.8%
Girls
39,941
47.2%
Child Sex Ratio
893
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Punch stands at 893 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 78.84% while female literacy is at 53.19%, showing a gender gap of 25.65%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.12% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 36.93% of total population in Punch.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 4,76,835, 1,61,393 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 33.85% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 45.38% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 54.62% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 73,247
- Marginal Workers
- 88,146
- Non-Workers
- 3,15,442
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 2,51,899 males (52.8%) and 2,24,936 females (47.2%) out of 4,76,835 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 2,61,724 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 78.84%, Female 53.19%, Overall %. Gender gap is 25.7%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Punch district in JAMMU & KASHMIR?
Punch district in JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 4,76,835 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 2,51,899 males and 2,24,936 females.
What is the literacy rate of Punch district?
The overall literacy rate of Punch district is N/A%. Male literacy is 78.84% and female literacy is 53.19%.
What is the sex ratio in Punch district?
The sex ratio in Punch district is 893 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Punch district?
Punch district has 84,674 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 44,733 are boys and 39,941 are girls. The child sex ratio is 893 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Punch district?
Out of the total population of 4,76,835, 1,61,393 people (33.8%) are engaged in work activities in Punch district.