Kathua Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kathua district in Jammu & Kashmir.
Administrative Details of Kathua
Kathua comprises 512 villages, of which 496 are inhabited and 16 are uninhabited. There are 6 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,19,583, spread across 2,502 square kilometers.
| Villages | 512(496 inhabited • 16 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 6 |
| Households | 1,19,583 |
| Total Area | 2,502 km² |
Kathua Urban & Rural Population
Kathua had 89,713 people in urban areas (14.6%) and 5,26,722 people in rural areas (85.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 5,26,722 | 85.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 89,713 | 14.6% |
| Total | 6,16,435 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kathua
The total population comprises 3,26,109 males (52.9%) and 2,90,326 females (47.1%). The sex ratio is 890 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,78,126 | 47,983 | 3,26,109 |
| 👩 Female | 2,48,596 | 41,730 | 2,90,326 |
Literacy Rate in Kathua
The literacy rate is 63.14%. Male literacy stands at 70.07% while female literacy is 55.35%, indicating a gender gap of 14.72 percentage points. The total literate population is 3,89,204.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,89,875 | 38,624 | 2,28,499 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,30,489 | 30,216 | 1,60,705 |
| Total Literate | 3,20,364 | 68,840 | 3,89,204 |
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About Kathua Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kathua in Jammu & Kashmir has a total population of 6,16,435 with a literacy rate of 63.14% and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kathua district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.