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Srinagar

District in JAMMU & KASHMIR

As of 2026 estimates, Srinagar 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 900.

Srinagar District of JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 12,36,829 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 6,51,124 are males while 5,85,705 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
12,36,829
⚖️ Sex Ratio
900

per 1000 males

Compare with Census 2001

See how Srinagar has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 12.80% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 865 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 900.

Total Children

1,58,300

12.80% of population

Boys

84,897

53.6%

Girls

73,403

46.4%

Child Sex Ratio

865

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
3.44%
Muslim
95.19%
Christian
0.22%
Sikh
0.99%

What is the demographics & social profile of Srinagar?

The text sex ratio of Srinagar stands at 900 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 76.25% while female literacy is at 61.85%, showing a gender gap of 14.40%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.09% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.72% of total population in Srinagar.

What is the workforce statistics of Srinagar?

Out of the total population of 12,36,829, 4,07,188 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 32.92% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 81.18% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 18.82% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
3,30,547

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
76,641

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
8,29,641

Dependents / Students

What is the sex ratio of Srinagar?

What is the literacy rate of Srinagar?

How does male vs female literacy compare in Srinagar?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Srinagar district in JAMMU & KASHMIR?

Srinagar district in JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 12,36,829 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 6,51,124 males and 5,85,705 females.

What is the literacy rate of Srinagar district?

The overall literacy rate of Srinagar district is N/A%. Male literacy is 76.25% and female literacy is 61.85%.

What is the sex ratio in Srinagar district?

The sex ratio in Srinagar district is 900 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Srinagar district?

Srinagar district has 1,58,300 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 84,897 are boys and 73,403 are girls. The child sex ratio is 865 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Srinagar district?

Out of the total population of 12,36,829, 4,07,188 people (32.9%) are engaged in work activities in Srinagar 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.