Srinagar Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Srinagar district in Jammu & Kashmir.

Total Population
12,36,829
Male
6,51,124
52.6%
Female
5,85,705
47.4%
Sex Ratio
900
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
60.52%
Density
625
per km²

Administrative Details of Srinagar

Srinagar comprises 11 villages, of which 11 are inhabited and 0 are uninhabited. There are 5 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,91,678, spread across 1,979 square kilometers.

Villages11(11 inhabited0 uninhabited)
Urban Towns5
Households1,91,678
Total Area1,979 km²

Srinagar Urban & Rural Population

Srinagar had 12,19,516 people in urban areas (98.6%) and 17,313 people in rural areas (1.4%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural17,3131.4%
🏙️ Urban12,19,51698.6%
Total12,36,829100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population17,313
Urban Population12,19,516

Gender Distribution in Srinagar

The total population comprises 6,51,124 males (52.6%) and 5,85,705 females (47.4%). The sex ratio is 900 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male8,9166,42,2086,51,124
👩 Female8,3975,77,3085,85,705
Male Population6,51,124
52.6% of total
Female Population5,85,705
47.4% of total

Literacy Rate in Srinagar

The literacy rate is 60.52%. Male literacy stands at 66.31% while female literacy is 54.1%, indicating a gender gap of 12.21 percentage points. The total literate population is 7,48,584.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)4,8124,26,9344,31,746
Literate (Female)3,1163,13,7223,16,838
Total Literate7,9287,40,6567,48,584
Male Literacy Rate66.31%
Female Literacy Rate54.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Srinagar?
According to Census 2011, Srinagar has a total population of 12,36,829. This includes 17,313 people in rural areas and 12,19,516 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Srinagar?
Srinagar has 6,51,124 males (52.6%) and 5,85,705 females (47.4%).
What is the sex ratio of Srinagar?
The sex ratio of Srinagar is 900 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Srinagar?
Srinagar has an overall literacy rate of 60.52%. The male literacy rate is 66.31% and the female literacy rate is 54.1%.
What is the total area of Srinagar?
Srinagar covers a total area of 1,979 square kilometers with a population density of 625 persons per square kilometer.

About Srinagar Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir has a total population of 12,36,829 with a literacy rate of 60.52% and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Srinagar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.