Kupwara
Kupwara is a district in the Jammu & Kashmir State of India. The total area of Kupwara district is 2,379 km², which includes 2,331.66 km² of rural area and 47.34 km² of urban area. There are about 353 villages in Kupwara district.
For administrative convenience, Kupwara 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 Kupwara district. Here is the list of all Kupwara Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Kupwara District
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Kupwara is the largest tehsil in kupwara district by both area and population. Karnah is the smallest tehsil in kupwara district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Kupwara | Kupwara |
| Smallest Tehsil | Karnah | Karnah |
Population of Kupwara District
The population of Kupwara 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 Kupwara, 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 | 8,70,354 | 7,65,625 | 1,04,729 |
| Total Male Population | 4,74,190 | 4,12,038 | 62,152 |
| Total Female Population | 3,96,164 | 3,53,587 | 42,577 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,88,798 | 1,69,588 | 19,210 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,00,459 | 90,235 | 10,224 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 88,339 | 79,353 | 8,986 |
| Literate Population | 4,39,654 | 3,74,998 | 64,656 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,82,823 | 2,38,785 | 44,038 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,56,831 | 1,36,213 | 20,618 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,30,700 | 3,90,627 | 40,073 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,91,367 | 1,73,253 | 18,114 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,39,333 | 2,17,374 | 21,959 |
| Households | 1,13,929 | 1,01,930 | 11,999 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Kupwara district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Kupwara district is 8,70,354, including 4,74,190 males and 3,96,164 females. In rural areas, it is 7,65,625, including 4,12,038 males and 3,53,587 females. In urban areas, it is 1,04,729, including 62,152 males and 42,577 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Kupwara district is 1,88,798, including 1,00,459 boys and 88,339 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,69,588, including 90,235 boys and 79,353 girls. In urban areas, it is 19,210, including 10,224 boys and 8,986 girls.
- Literate population in Kupwara district is around 4,39,654, including 2,82,823 males and 1,56,831 females. In rural areas, it is 3,74,998, including 2,38,785 males and 1,36,213 females. In urban areas, it is 64,656, including 44,038 males and 20,618 females.
- Illiterate population in Kupwara district is about 4,30,700, including 1,91,367 males and 2,39,333 females. In rural areas, it is 3,90,627, including 1,73,253 males and 2,17,374 females. In urban areas, it is 40,073, including 18,114 males and 21,959 females.
- There are about 1,13,929 households in Kupwara district, including 1,01,930 in rural areas and 11,999 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kupwara. 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 | 1,048 | 872 | 176 |
| SC Male Population | 1,046 | 870 | 176 |
| SC Female Population | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 70,352 | 68,491 | 1,861 |
| ST Male Population | 36,913 | 35,855 | 1,058 |
| ST Female Population | 33,439 | 32,636 | 803 |
| Population Density | 366 / km² | 328 / km² | 2,212 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Kupwara district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kupwara district is approximately 1,048, including 1,046 males and 2 females. In rural areas, it is 872, including 870 males and 2 females. In urban areas, it is 176.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kupwara district is about 70,352, including 36,913 males and 33,439 females. In rural areas, it is 68,491, including 35,855 males and 32,636 females. In urban areas, it is 1,861, including 1,058 males and 803 females.
- Overall population density of Kupwara district is around 366 people per km². Rural areas have about 328 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,212 people per km².