Jammu and Kashmir Population Census 2011 | Jammu and Kashmir Religion, Caste Data - Census 2011
As per the Census 2011, the total Population of Jammu and Kashmir is 1,25 Cr. Thus the population of Jammu and Kashmir forms 1,04 percent of India in 2011. Jammu and Kashmir has total population of 12 541 302 in which males were 6 640 662 while females were 5 900 640.
Total area of Jammu and Kashmir is 222 236 square km. Thus the population Density of Jammu and Kashmir is 56 per square km which is higher than national average 382 per square km.
Jammu and Kashmir Literacy Rate - Census 2011
The total literacy rate of Jammu and Kashmir is 67,16% which is less than average literacy rate 72,98% of India. Also the male literacy rate is 76,75% and the female literacy rate is 56,43% in Jammu and Kashmir.
| Jammu and Kashmir | India | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 56,43% | 64,63% |
| Male | 76,75% | 80,88% |
| Total | 67,16% | 72,98% |
Jammu and Kashmir Sex Ratio - Census 2011
The average sex ration is the number of females per 1000 males. As per the Census 2011, the Average Sex Ration of Jammu and Kashmir is 889 which is above than national average of 943 females per 1000 males. Also the child sex ration (age less than 6 years) of Jammu and Kashmir is at 862 which is lower than 918 of India.
Jammu and Kashmir Working Population - Census 2011
In Jammu and Kashmir out of total population, 4 322 713 were engaged in work activities. 61,2% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 38,8% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 4 322 713 workers engaged in Main Work, 566 469 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 159 519 were Agricultural labourer.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 2 644 149 | 2 305 788 | 338 361 |
| Cultivators | 566 469 | 486 417 | 80 052 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 159 519 | 143 071 | 16 448 |
| Household Industries | 78 826 | 58 514 | 20 312 |
| Other Workers | 1 839 335 | 1 617 786 | 221 549 |
| Marginal Workers | 1 678 564 | 889 302 | 789 262 |
| Non Working | 8 218 589 | 3 445 572 | 4 773 017 |
Jammu and Kashmir Urban/Rural Population - Census 2011
As per the Census 2011 out of total population of Jammu and Kashmir, 27,38% people lived in urban regions while 72,62% in rural areas. The total figure of population of urban population was 3 433 242 out of which 1 866 185 were males while remaining 1 567 057 were females. In rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir, male population was 4 774 477 while female population was 4 333 583.
The average sex ratio in urban regions of Jammu and Kashmir was 840 females per 1000 males. Also the Child (0-6 age) sex ration of urban areas in Jammu and Kashmir was 850 girls per 1000 boys. Thus the total children (0-6 age) living in urban areas of Jammu and Kashmir were 425 897 which is 12,41% of total urban population. Similarly the average sex ratio in rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir was 908 females per 1000 males. The Child sex ratio of rural areas in Jammu and Kashmir was 865 girls per 1000 boys.
The average literacy rate in Jammu and Kashmir for urban regions was 77,12 percent in which males were 83,92% literate while female literacy stood at 69,01%. The total literate population of Jammu and Kashmir was 7 067 233. Similarly in rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir, the average literacy rate was 63,18 percent. Out of which literacy rate of males and females stood at 73,76% and 51,64% respectively. Total literates in rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir were 4 747 950.
| Rural | Urban | |
|---|---|---|
| Population % | 72,62% | 27,38% |
| Total population | 9 108 060 | 3 433 242 |
| Male population | 4 774 477 | 1 866 185 |
| Female population | 4 333 583 | 1 567 057 |
| Sex ratio | 908 | 840 |
| Child sex ratio (0-6 age) | 865 | 850 |
| Child population | 1 593 008 | 425 897 |
| Literates | 4 747 950 | 2 319 283 |
| Average literacy | 63,18% | 77,12% |
| Male literacy | 73,76% | 83,92% |
| Female literacy | 51,64% | 69,01% |
List of Districts in Jammu and Kashmir
List of districts of Jammu and Kashmir with Population, Literacy rate, Sex Ratio etc. As per the Census 2011, Jammu and Kashmir is divided into 22 districts (zilla) which act as the administrative divisions. Jammu is the largest district of Jammu and Kashmir by population, while the least populated district of Jammu and Kashmir is Leh.
Below is the complete list of districts (zilla) of Jammu and Kashmir sorted by population.
| # | District | Sub-districts | Population | Literacy | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jammu | Tehsils | 1 529 958 | 83,45% | 880 |
| 2 | Srinagar | Tehsils | 1 236 829 | 69,41% | 900 |
| 3 | Anantnag | Tehsils | 1 078 692 | 62,69% | 927 |
| 4 | Baramula | Tehsils | 1 008 039 | 64,63% | 885 |
| 5 | Kupwara | Tehsils | 870 354 | 64,51% | 835 |
| 6 | Badgam | Tehsils | 753 745 | 56,08% | 894 |
| 7 | Rajouri | Tehsils | 642 415 | 68,17% | 860 |
| 8 | Kathua | Tehsils | 616 435 | 73,09% | 890 |
| 9 | Pulwama | Tehsils | 560 440 | 63,48% | 912 |
| 10 | Udhampur | Tehsils | 554 985 | 68,49% | 870 |
| 11 | Punch | Tehsils | 476 835 | 66,74% | 893 |
| 12 | Kulgam | Tehsils | 424 483 | 59,23% | 951 |
| 13 | Doda | Tehsils | 409 936 | 64,68% | 919 |
| 14 | Bandipora | Tehsils | 392 232 | 56,28% | 889 |
| 15 | Samba | Tehsils | 318 898 | 81,41% | 886 |
| 16 | Reasi | Tehsils | 314 667 | 58,15% | 890 |
| 17 | Ganderbal | Tehsils | 297 446 | 58,04% | 874 |
| 18 | Ramban | Tehsils | 283 713 | 54,27% | 902 |
| 19 | Shupiyan | Tehsils | 266 215 | 60,76% | 951 |
| 20 | Kishtwar | Tehsils | 230 696 | 56,2% | 920 |
| 21 | Kargil | Tehsils | 140 802 | 71,34% | 810 |
| 22 | Leh | Tehsils | 133 487 | 77,2% | 690 |