Devsar Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Devsar Population 2026
42,995 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
43,782
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 • 14.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 874
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 2,499
Girls 2,183
Literacy Gap
20.1% Diff Male Literacy 66.5%
Female Literacy 46.4%
SC Population
2
0.0% of total
ST Population
601
1.9% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 36%
Main Workers 5,493
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 5,832
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 42.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 28.4%
Agricultural Laborers 24.8%
Household Industries 4.8%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Devsar in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Devsar in 2026 is 42,924. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Devsar? ▼
The literacy rate of Devsar is 57.01% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Devsar? ▼
The sex ratio of Devsar is 890 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Devsar in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Devsar in 2027 is 43,782. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Devsar population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Devsar. The Census 2011 population was 31,893. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Devsar in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Devsar had a total population of 31,893. This comprised 16,873 males and 15,020 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Kulgam District
#3 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Jammu & Kashmir
#76 of 79
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Devsar | Kulgam Avg | Jammu & Kashmir Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 57.01% | 49.43% ↑ 7.6%
| 53.32% ↑ 3.7%
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| Sex Ratio | 890 | 931 ↓ 41 | 893 ↓ 3 |
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