Baramula
Baramula is a district in the Jammu & Kashmir State of India. The total area of Baramula district is 4,243 km², which includes 4,179.44 km² of rural area and 63.56 km² of urban area. There are about 509 villages in Baramula district.
For administrative convenience, Baramula district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 8 tehsils in Baramula district. Here is the list of all Baramula Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Baramula District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baramulla | 122 | 1,49,649 |
| 2 | Boniyar | 96 | 72,564 |
| 3 | Kreeri | 84 | 66,954 |
| 4 | Pattan | 181 | 2,29,155 |
| 5 | Rafiabad | 113 | 92,639 |
| 6 | Sopore | 170 | 2,19,913 |
| 7 | Tangmarg | 111 | 1,02,298 |
| 8 | Uri | 160 | 74,867 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Pattan is the largest tehsil in baramula district by both area and population. Kreeri is the smallest tehsil in baramula district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Pattan | Pattan |
| Smallest Tehsil | Kreeri | Kreeri |
Population of Baramula District
The population of Baramula offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Baramula, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,08,039 | 8,25,539 | 1,82,500 |
| Total Male Population | 5,34,733 | 4,32,399 | 1,02,334 |
| Total Female Population | 4,73,306 | 3,93,140 | 80,166 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,64,581 | 1,42,524 | 22,057 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 88,321 | 76,404 | 11,917 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 76,260 | 66,120 | 10,140 |
| Literate Population | 5,45,149 | 4,23,193 | 1,21,956 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,37,170 | 2,60,880 | 76,290 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,07,979 | 1,62,313 | 45,666 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,62,890 | 4,02,346 | 60,544 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,97,563 | 1,71,519 | 26,044 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,65,327 | 2,30,827 | 34,500 |
| Households | 1,52,635 | 1,25,346 | 27,289 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Baramula district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Baramula district is 10,08,039, including 5,34,733 males and 4,73,306 females. In rural areas, it is 8,25,539, including 4,32,399 males and 3,93,140 females. In urban areas, it is 1,82,500, including 1,02,334 males and 80,166 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Baramula district is 1,64,581, including 88,321 boys and 76,260 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,42,524, including 76,404 boys and 66,120 girls. In urban areas, it is 22,057, including 11,917 boys and 10,140 girls.
- Literate population in Baramula district is around 5,45,149, including 3,37,170 males and 2,07,979 females. In rural areas, it is 4,23,193, including 2,60,880 males and 1,62,313 females. In urban areas, it is 1,21,956, including 76,290 males and 45,666 females.
- Illiterate population in Baramula district is about 4,62,890, including 1,97,563 males and 2,65,327 females. In rural areas, it is 4,02,346, including 1,71,519 males and 2,30,827 females. In urban areas, it is 60,544, including 26,044 males and 34,500 females.
- There are about 1,52,635 households in Baramula district, including 1,25,346 in rural areas and 27,289 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Baramula. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,476 | 323 | 1,153 |
| SC Male Population | 1,451 | 304 | 1,147 |
| SC Female Population | 25 | 19 | 6 |
| Total ST Population | 37,705 | 36,169 | 1,536 |
| ST Male Population | 20,237 | 19,147 | 1,090 |
| ST Female Population | 17,468 | 17,022 | 446 |
| Population Density | 238 / km² | 198 / km² | 2,871 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Baramula district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Baramula district is approximately 1,476, including 1,451 males and 25 females. In rural areas, it is 323, including 304 males and 19 females. In urban areas, it is 1,153, including 1,147 males and 6 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Baramula district is about 37,705, including 20,237 males and 17,468 females. In rural areas, it is 36,169, including 19,147 males and 17,022 females. In urban areas, it is 1,536, including 1,090 males and 446 females.
- Overall population density of Baramula district is around 238 people per km². Rural areas have about 198 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,871 people per km².