Charar E Shrief
Charar E Shrief is a Town and Tehsil in Badgam District of Jammu & Kashmir. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Charar E Shrief Block (CD) is 00009. The total area of Charar E Shrief Tehsil is 59 km², which includes 58.05 km² of rural area and 0.80 km² of urban area. Charar E Shrief has a sex ratio of approximately 882 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Charar E Shrief Tehsil
Charar E Shrief Tehsil has a total of 17 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Charar E Shrief Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamdar Pora | Charwani | Charar-e-sharief (7 km) |
| 2 | Azad Pora | Bagat Kanipora | Charar-e-sharief (5 km) |
| 3 | Brenpathri | Braripathri | Charar-e-sharief (14 km) |
| 4 | Charri Pora Khanpora | Charipora | Charar-e-sharief (11 km) |
| 5 | Charri Sharif | Charisharif Rural I | Charar-e-sharief |
| 6 | Chelen Chunt Nar | Chalyan Chontinar | Charar-e-sharief (22 km) |
| 7 | Darwan Nowgam | Darwan | Charar-e-sharief (15 km) |
| 8 | Forest Block | N/A | Charar E Shrief |
| 9 | Gund Shamus | Charisharif Rural I | Charar-e-sharief (4 km) |
| 10 | Kar Pora | Shankerpora | Charar-e-sharief (6 km) |
| 11 | Mal Pora Dard Pora | Malpora | Charar-e-sharief (6 km) |
| 12 | Manz Gam | Kanidajan A | Charar-e-sharief (11 km) |
| 13 | Mehind Pora | Mohanpora | Charar-e-sharief (13 km) |
| 14 | Noor Abad | Footlipora | Charar-e-sharief (6 km) |
| 15 | Pukher Pora | Mehendipora | Charar-e-sharief (12 km) |
| 16 | Shankar Pora | Shankerpora | Charar-e-sharief (9 km) |
| 17 | Telsur | Tilsara | Charar-e-sharief (2 km) |
Population of Charar E Shrief Tehsil
The population profile of Charar E Shrief Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Charar E Shrief Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,416 | 41,883 | 11,533 |
| Male Population | 28,369 | 22,465 | 5,904 |
| Female Population | 25,047 | 19,418 | 5,629 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,434 | 9,796 | 1,638 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,380 | 5,500 | 880 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,054 | 4,296 | 758 |
| Literate Population | 19,556 | 13,059 | 6,497 |
| Literate Male Population | 11,943 | 8,160 | 3,783 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,613 | 4,899 | 2,714 |
| Illiterate Population | 33,860 | 28,824 | 5,036 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,426 | 14,305 | 2,121 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 17,434 | 14,519 | 2,915 |
| Total Households | 7,054 | 4,956 | 2,098 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Charar E Shrief Tehsil is around 53,416 people. This includes 28,369 males and 25,047 females. Rural population is about 41,883 (22,465 males and 19,418 females), while urban population is nearly 11,533 (5,904 males and 5,629 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 11,434 of the population, with 6,380 boys and 5,054 girls. Rural areas have 9,796 children, and urban areas have about 1,638 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 19,556 literate people in Charar E Shrief Tehsil, including 11,943 literate males and 7,613 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 13,059 individuals and urban literacy covers around 6,497 people.
- About 33,860 people in Charar E Shrief Tehsil are not literate, including 16,426 males and 17,434 females. Rural areas include 28,824 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 5,036 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 7,054 households, with 4,956 in villages and 2,098 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Charar E Shrief Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SC Male Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SC Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 3,782 | 3,782 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 1,988 | 1,988 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 1,794 | 1,794 | N/A |
| Population Density | 908 / km² | 721 / km² | 14,416 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Charar E Shrief Tehsil is about 3,782 people, including 1,988 males and 1,794 females. Around 3,782 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 908 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 721 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 14,416 people per sq. km.