Ganderbal
Ganderbal is a district in the Jammu & Kashmir State of India. The total area of Ganderbal district is 259 km², which includes 233.60 km² of rural area and 25.40 km² of urban area. There are about 113 villages in Ganderbal district.
For administrative convenience, Ganderbal 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 3 tehsils in Ganderbal district. Here is the list of all Ganderbal Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Ganderbal District
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Kangan is the largest tehsil in ganderbal district by both area and population. Lar is the smallest tehsil in ganderbal district by area, while Ganderbal is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Kangan | Kangan |
| Smallest Tehsil | Lar | Lar |
Population of Ganderbal District
The population of Ganderbal 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 Ganderbal, 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 | 2,97,446 | 2,50,407 | 47,039 |
| Total Male Population | 1,58,720 | 1,33,715 | 25,005 |
| Total Female Population | 1,38,726 | 1,16,692 | 22,034 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 50,594 | 42,354 | 8,240 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 27,159 | 22,575 | 4,584 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,435 | 19,779 | 3,656 |
| Literate Population | 1,43,276 | 1,17,480 | 25,796 |
| Literate Male Population | 90,581 | 74,884 | 15,697 |
| Literate Female Population | 52,695 | 42,596 | 10,099 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,54,170 | 1,32,927 | 21,243 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 68,139 | 58,831 | 9,308 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 86,031 | 74,096 | 11,935 |
| Households | 45,361 | 38,395 | 6,966 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Ganderbal district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Ganderbal district is 2,97,446, including 1,58,720 males and 1,38,726 females. In rural areas, it is 2,50,407, including 1,33,715 males and 1,16,692 females. In urban areas, it is 47,039, including 25,005 males and 22,034 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Ganderbal district is 50,594, including 27,159 boys and 23,435 girls. In rural areas, it is 42,354, including 22,575 boys and 19,779 girls. In urban areas, it is 8,240, including 4,584 boys and 3,656 girls.
- Literate population in Ganderbal district is around 1,43,276, including 90,581 males and 52,695 females. In rural areas, it is 1,17,480, including 74,884 males and 42,596 females. In urban areas, it is 25,796, including 15,697 males and 10,099 females.
- Illiterate population in Ganderbal district is about 1,54,170, including 68,139 males and 86,031 females. In rural areas, it is 1,32,927, including 58,831 males and 74,096 females. In urban areas, it is 21,243, including 9,308 males and 11,935 females.
- There are about 45,361 households in Ganderbal district, including 38,395 in rural areas and 6,966 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Ganderbal. 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 | 117 | 85 | 32 |
| SC Male Population | 105 | 73 | 32 |
| SC Female Population | 12 | 12 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 61,070 | 60,275 | 795 |
| ST Male Population | 32,554 | 32,104 | 450 |
| ST Female Population | 28,516 | 28,171 | 345 |
| Population Density | 1,148 / km² | 1,072 / km² | 1,852 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Ganderbal district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ganderbal district is approximately 117, including 105 males and 12 females. In rural areas, it is 85, including 73 males and 12 females. In urban areas, it is 32.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ganderbal district is about 61,070, including 32,554 males and 28,516 females. In rural areas, it is 60,275, including 32,104 males and 28,171 females. In urban areas, it is 795, including 450 males and 345 females.
- Overall population density of Ganderbal district is around 1,148 people per km². Rural areas have about 1,072 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,852 people per km².