Charar- E- Shrief Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Charar- E- Shrief Population 2026
72,010 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
73,329
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 21.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 792
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 6,380
Girls 5,054
Literacy Gap
11.7% Diff Male Literacy 42.1%
Female Literacy 30.4%
SC Population
0
0.0% of total
ST Population
3,782
7.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 26%
Main Workers 8,840
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 5,225
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 29.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 33.6%
Agricultural Laborers 32.4%
Household Industries 4.6%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Charar- E- Shrief in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Charar- E- Shrief in 2026 is 71,891. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Charar- E- Shrief? ▼
The literacy rate of Charar- E- Shrief is 36.61% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Charar- E- Shrief? ▼
The sex ratio of Charar- E- Shrief is 883 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Charar- E- Shrief in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Charar- E- Shrief in 2027 is 73,329. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Charar- E- Shrief population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Charar- E- Shrief. The Census 2011 population was 53,416. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Charar- E- Shrief in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Charar- E- Shrief had a total population of 53,416. This comprised 28,369 males and 25,047 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Badgam District
#6 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Jammu & Kashmir
#68 of 79
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Charar- E- Shrief | Badgam Avg | Jammu & Kashmir Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 36.61% | 42.5% ↓ 5.9%
| 53.32% ↓ 16.7%
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| Sex Ratio | 883 | 902 ↓ 19 | 893 ↓ 10 |
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