Samba Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Samba district in Jammu & Kashmir.
Administrative Details of Samba
Samba comprises 376 villages, of which 345 are inhabited and 31 are uninhabited. There are 6 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 65,385, spread across 904 square kilometers.
| Villages | 376(345 inhabited • 31 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 6 |
| Households | 65,385 |
| Total Area | 904 km² |
Samba Urban & Rural Population
Samba had 53,615 people in urban areas (16.8%) and 2,65,283 people in rural areas (83.2%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 2,65,283 | 83.2% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 53,615 | 16.8% |
| Total | 3,18,898 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Samba
The total population comprises 1,69,124 males (53.0%) and 1,49,774 females (47.0%). The sex ratio is 886 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 1,39,365 | 29,759 | 1,69,124 |
| 👩 Female | 1,25,918 | 23,856 | 1,49,774 |
Literacy Rate in Samba
The literacy rate is 71.54%. Male literacy stands at 77.05% while female literacy is 65.32%, indicating a gender gap of 11.73 percentage points. The total literate population is 2,28,139.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,05,450 | 24,862 | 1,30,312 |
| Literate (Female) | 80,296 | 17,531 | 97,827 |
| Total Literate | 1,85,746 | 42,393 | 2,28,139 |
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About Samba Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Samba in Jammu & Kashmir has a total population of 3,18,898 with a literacy rate of 71.54% and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Samba district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.