Awantipora

Awantipora is a Town and Tehsil in Pulwama 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 information the sub-district code of Awantipora Block (CD) is 00049. Total area of awantipora tehsil is 117 km² including 111.92 km² rural area and 5.00 km² urban area. Awantipora tehsil has a population of 86,507 peoples, out of which urban population is 12,647 while rural population is 73,860. Awantipora has a sex ratio of approximately 834 females for every 1,000 males. Awantipora tehsil has a population density of 740 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 12,091 houses in the sub-district, including 1,083 urban houses and 11,008 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 56.15% population of awantipora tehsil is literate, out of which 65.70% males and 44.70% females are literate.

List of Villages in Awantipora Tehsil

Awantipora Tehsil has a total of 46 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 Awantipora Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Awantipora Tehsil

The population profile of Awantipora 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 Awantipora's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Awantipora Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.