Doda

Doda is a district in the Jammu & Kashmir State of India. Total area of Doda is 8,912 km² including 8,892.25 km² rural area and 19.75 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Doda has a population of 4,09,936 peoples, out of which urban population is 32,689 while rural population is 3,77,247. Doda has a sex ratio of approximately 918 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 46 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 79,636 houses in the district, including 6,719 urban houses and 72,917 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 402 villages in doda district.

The Doda district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Doda is the largest tehsil in doda district by both area and population. Gandoh is the smallest tehsil in doda district by area while Thathri is the smallest tehsil by population. There are 4 tehsils in Doda district. Here is the list of all Doda Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Doda District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Bhaderwah11275,376
2Doda1,0242,02,716
3Gandoh10571,889
4Thathri12459,955

Population of Doda District

The population of Doda 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 Doda, 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 4,09,936 3,77,247 32,689
Total Male Population 2,13,641 1,95,430 18,211
Total Female Population 1,96,295 1,81,817 14,478
Child Population (Age 0–6) 71,240 67,207 4,033
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 36,862 34,659 2,203
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 34,378 32,548 1,830
Literate Population 2,19,083 1,94,550 24,533
Literate Male Population 1,38,620 1,23,819 14,801
Literate Female Population 80,463 70,731 9,732
Illiterate Population 1,90,853 1,82,697 8,156
Illiterate Male Population 75,021 71,611 3,410
Illiterate Female Population 1,15,832 1,11,086 4,746
Households 79,636 72,917 6,719

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Doda. 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 53,408 52,339 1,069
SC Male Population 27,209 26,659 550
SC Female Population 26,199 25,680 519
Total ST Population 39,216 38,601 615
ST Male Population 20,377 20,016 361
ST Female Population 18,839 18,585 254
Population Density 46 / km² 42 / km² 1,655 / km²