Pulwama Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Pulwama district in Jammu & Kashmir.
Administrative Details of Pulwama
Pulwama comprises 329 villages, of which 319 are inhabited and 10 are uninhabited. There are 5 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 86,241, spread across 1,086 square kilometers.
| Villages | 329(319 inhabited • 10 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 5 |
| Households | 86,241 |
| Total Area | 1,086 km² |
Pulwama Urban & Rural Population
Pulwama had 80,462 people in urban areas (14.4%) and 4,79,978 people in rural areas (85.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 4,79,978 | 85.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 80,462 | 14.4% |
| Total | 5,60,440 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Pulwama
The total population comprises 2,93,064 males (52.3%) and 2,67,376 females (47.7%). The sex ratio is 912 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,48,096 | 44,968 | 2,93,064 |
| 👩 Female | 2,31,882 | 35,494 | 2,67,376 |
Literacy Rate in Pulwama
The literacy rate is 52.45%. Male literacy stands at 60.85% while female literacy is 43.25%, indicating a gender gap of 17.60 percentage points. The total literate population is 2,93,958.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,47,229 | 31,097 | 1,78,326 |
| Literate (Female) | 97,950 | 17,682 | 1,15,632 |
| Total Literate | 2,45,179 | 48,779 | 2,93,958 |
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About Pulwama Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Pulwama in Jammu & Kashmir has a total population of 5,60,440 with a literacy rate of 52.45% and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Pulwama district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.