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Handwara Population Data

Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.

Census 2011 Data

Official

Census 2011 Data

👥Total Population
2,69,311
📖Literacy Rate
52.11%
⚖️Sex Ratio
898
per 1000 Males
🏠Households
39,485
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Child (0-6) Stats

Future Generation • 19.1% of total pop

Child Sex Ratio 902

Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)

Boys 27,003
Girls 24,351

Literacy Gap

19.2% Diff
Male Literacy 61.2%
Female Literacy 42.0%
SC Population
117
0.0% of total
ST Population
15,801
5.9% of total
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Workforce Economy

Primary occupation: services & industries

Worker Participation Rate 27%
Main Workers 35,841

Employment > 6 months/year

Marginal Workers 36,291

Employment < 6 months/year

Employment Sectors

Other Workers (Services/Ind) 51.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 20.5%
Agricultural Laborers 25.3%
Household Industries 3.0%

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