Kupwara Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kupwara district in Jammu & Kashmir.
Administrative Details of Kupwara
Kupwara comprises 362 villages, of which 353 are inhabited and 9 are uninhabited. There are 10 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,13,929, spread across 2,379 square kilometers.
| Villages | 362(353 inhabited • 9 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 10 |
| Households | 1,13,929 |
| Total Area | 2,379 km² |
Kupwara Urban & Rural Population
Kupwara had 1,04,729 people in urban areas (12.0%) and 7,65,625 people in rural areas (88.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 7,65,625 | 88.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,04,729 | 12.0% |
| Total | 8,70,354 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kupwara
The total population comprises 4,74,190 males (54.5%) and 3,96,164 females (45.5%). The sex ratio is 835 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,12,038 | 62,152 | 4,74,190 |
| 👩 Female | 3,53,587 | 42,577 | 3,96,164 |
Literacy Rate in Kupwara
The literacy rate is 50.51%. Male literacy stands at 59.64% while female literacy is 39.59%, indicating a gender gap of 20.05 percentage points. The total literate population is 4,39,654.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,38,785 | 44,038 | 2,82,823 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,36,213 | 20,618 | 1,56,831 |
| Total Literate | 3,74,998 | 64,656 | 4,39,654 |
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About Kupwara Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kupwara in Jammu & Kashmir has a total population of 8,70,354 with a literacy rate of 50.51% and a sex ratio of 835 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kupwara district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.