Punch

Punch is a district in the Jammu & Kashmir State of India. The total area of Punch district is 1,674 km², which includes 1,649.92 km² of rural area and 24.08 km² of urban area. There are about 170 villages in Punch district.

For administrative convenience, Punch 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 4 tehsils in Punch district. Here is the list of all Punch Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Punch District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Haveli2781,32,767
2Mandi19677,947
3Mendhar4251,41,366
4Surankote2501,24,755

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Mendhar is the largest tehsil in punch district by both area and population. Mandi is the smallest tehsil in punch district by both area and population.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Mendhar Mendhar
Smallest Tehsil Mandi Mandi

Population of Punch District

The population of Punch 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 Punch, 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 4,76,835 4,38,205 38,630
Total Male Population 2,51,899 2,29,774 22,125
Total Female Population 2,24,936 2,08,431 16,505
Child Population (Age 0–6) 84,674 80,241 4,433
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 44,733 42,380 2,353
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 39,941 37,861 2,080
Literate Population 2,61,724 2,31,541 30,183
Literate Male Population 1,63,333 1,44,716 18,617
Literate Female Population 98,391 86,825 11,566
Illiterate Population 2,15,111 2,06,664 8,447
Illiterate Male Population 88,566 85,058 3,508
Illiterate Female Population 1,26,545 1,21,606 4,939
Households 90,261 83,045 7,216

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Punch district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Punch district is 4,76,835, including 2,51,899 males and 2,24,936 females. In rural areas, it is 4,38,205, including 2,29,774 males and 2,08,431 females. In urban areas, it is 38,630, including 22,125 males and 16,505 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Punch district is 84,674, including 44,733 boys and 39,941 girls. In rural areas, it is 80,241, including 42,380 boys and 37,861 girls. In urban areas, it is 4,433, including 2,353 boys and 2,080 girls.
  • Literate population in Punch district is around 2,61,724, including 1,63,333 males and 98,391 females. In rural areas, it is 2,31,541, including 1,44,716 males and 86,825 females. In urban areas, it is 30,183, including 18,617 males and 11,566 females.
  • Illiterate population in Punch district is about 2,15,111, including 88,566 males and 1,26,545 females. In rural areas, it is 2,06,664, including 85,058 males and 1,21,606 females. In urban areas, it is 8,447, including 3,508 males and 4,939 females.
  • There are about 90,261 households in Punch district, including 83,045 in rural areas and 7,216 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Punch. 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 556 278 278
SC Male Population 406 248 158
SC Female Population 150 30 120
Total ST Population 1,76,101 1,71,011 5,090
ST Male Population 90,274 87,542 2,732
ST Female Population 85,827 83,469 2,358
Population Density 285 / km² 266 / km² 1,604 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Punch district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Punch district is approximately 556, including 406 males and 150 females. In rural areas, it is 278, including 248 males and 30 females. In urban areas, it is 278, including 158 males and 120 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Punch district is about 1,76,101, including 90,274 males and 85,827 females. In rural areas, it is 1,71,011, including 87,542 males and 83,469 females. In urban areas, it is 5,090, including 2,732 males and 2,358 females.
  • Overall population density of Punch district is around 285 people per km². Rural areas have about 266 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,604 people per km².