Kulgam Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kulgam district in Jammu & Kashmir.
Administrative Details of Kulgam
Kulgam comprises 231 villages, of which 226 are inhabited and 5 are uninhabited. There are 7 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 73,728, spread across 410 square kilometers.
| Villages | 231(226 inhabited • 5 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 7 |
| Households | 73,728 |
| Total Area | 410 km² |
Kulgam Urban & Rural Population
Kulgam had 80,613 people in urban areas (19.0%) and 3,43,870 people in rural areas (81.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 3,43,870 | 81.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 80,613 | 19.0% |
| Total | 4,24,483 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kulgam
The total population comprises 2,17,620 males (51.3%) and 2,06,863 females (48.7%). The sex ratio is 951 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 1,75,574 | 42,046 | 2,17,620 |
| 👩 Female | 1,68,296 | 38,567 | 2,06,863 |
Literacy Rate in Kulgam
The literacy rate is 49.26%. Male literacy stands at 57.46% while female literacy is 40.62%, indicating a gender gap of 16.84 percentage points. The total literate population is 2,09,085.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 97,243 | 27,809 | 1,25,052 |
| Literate (Female) | 65,869 | 18,164 | 84,033 |
| Total Literate | 1,63,112 | 45,973 | 2,09,085 |
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About Kulgam Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kulgam in Jammu & Kashmir has a total population of 4,24,483 with a literacy rate of 49.26% and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kulgam district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.