Shopian Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Shopian Population 2026
3,58,882 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
3,65,456
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 • 15.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 878
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 22,121
Girls 19,426
Literacy Gap
15.6% Diff Male Literacy 58.9%
Female Literacy 43.3%
SC Population
43
0.0% of total
ST Population
21,820
8.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 33%
Main Workers 54,703
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 33,018
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 29.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 54.1%
Agricultural Laborers 12.4%
Household Industries 3.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Shopian in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Shopian in 2026 is 3,58,290. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Shopian? ▼
The literacy rate of Shopian is 51.27% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Shopian? ▼
The sex ratio of Shopian is 951 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Shopian in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Shopian in 2027 is 3,65,456. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Shopian population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Shopian. The Census 2011 population was 2,66,215. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Shopian in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Shopian had a total population of 2,66,215. This comprised 1,36,480 males and 1,29,735 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Shupiyan District
#1 of 1
By population size
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Rank in Jammu & Kashmir
#10 of 79
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Shopian | Shupiyan Avg | Jammu & Kashmir Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 51.27% | 51.27% ↑ 0.0%
| 53.32% ↓ 2.0%
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| Sex Ratio | 951 | 951 ↑ 0 | 893 ↑ 58 |
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