Gurez Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Gurez Population 2026
51,217 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
52,155
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 • 16.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 914
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,179
Girls 2,906
Literacy Gap
30.9% Diff Male Literacy 71.4%
Female Literacy 40.5%
SC Population
104
0.3% of total
ST Population
31,094
81.8% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 42%
Main Workers 9,638
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 6,312
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 74.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 9.2%
Agricultural Laborers 9.0%
Household Industries 6.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gurez in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Gurez in 2026 is 51,132. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Gurez? ▼
The literacy rate of Gurez is 59.17% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Gurez? ▼
The sex ratio of Gurez is 653 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Gurez in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Gurez in 2027 is 52,155. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Gurez population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Gurez. The Census 2011 population was 37,992. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Gurez in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Gurez had a total population of 37,992. This comprised 22,978 males and 15,014 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Bandipore District
#3 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Jammu & Kashmir
#73 of 79
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Gurez | Bandipore Avg | Jammu & Kashmir Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 59.17% | 50.48% ↑ 8.7%
| 53.32% ↑ 5.9%
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| Sex Ratio | 653 | 829 ↓ 176 | 893 ↓ 240 |
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