Ramban
Ramban is a district in the Jammu & Kashmir State of India. The total area of Ramban district is 1,329 km², which includes 1,313.92 km² of rural area and 15.08 km² of urban area. There are about 127 villages in Ramban district.
For administrative convenience, Ramban 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 2 tehsils in Ramban district. Here is the list of all Ramban Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Ramban District
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Ramban is the largest tehsil in ramban district by both area and population. Banihal is the smallest tehsil in ramban district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Ramban | Ramban |
| Smallest Tehsil | Banihal | Banihal |
Population of Ramban District
The population of Ramban 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 Ramban, 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 | 2,83,713 | 2,71,902 | 11,811 |
| Total Male Population | 1,49,132 | 1,42,317 | 6,815 |
| Total Female Population | 1,34,581 | 1,29,585 | 4,996 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 55,092 | 53,815 | 1,277 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 28,625 | 27,926 | 699 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 26,467 | 25,889 | 578 |
| Literate Population | 1,24,065 | 1,15,194 | 8,871 |
| Literate Male Population | 82,938 | 77,352 | 5,586 |
| Literate Female Population | 41,127 | 37,842 | 3,285 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,59,648 | 1,56,708 | 2,940 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 66,194 | 64,965 | 1,229 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 93,454 | 91,743 | 1,711 |
| Households | 55,490 | 53,328 | 2,162 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Ramban district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Ramban district is 2,83,713, including 1,49,132 males and 1,34,581 females. In rural areas, it is 2,71,902, including 1,42,317 males and 1,29,585 females. In urban areas, it is 11,811, including 6,815 males and 4,996 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Ramban district is 55,092, including 28,625 boys and 26,467 girls. In rural areas, it is 53,815, including 27,926 boys and 25,889 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,277, including 699 boys and 578 girls.
- Literate population in Ramban district is around 1,24,065, including 82,938 males and 41,127 females. In rural areas, it is 1,15,194, including 77,352 males and 37,842 females. In urban areas, it is 8,871, including 5,586 males and 3,285 females.
- Illiterate population in Ramban district is about 1,59,648, including 66,194 males and 93,454 females. In rural areas, it is 1,56,708, including 64,965 males and 91,743 females. In urban areas, it is 2,940, including 1,229 males and 1,711 females.
- There are about 55,490 households in Ramban district, including 53,328 in rural areas and 2,162 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Ramban. 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 | 13,920 | 13,402 | 518 |
| SC Male Population | 7,168 | 6,892 | 276 |
| SC Female Population | 6,752 | 6,510 | 242 |
| Total ST Population | 39,772 | 39,583 | 189 |
| ST Male Population | 20,940 | 20,839 | 101 |
| ST Female Population | 18,832 | 18,744 | 88 |
| Population Density | 213 / km² | 207 / km² | 783 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Ramban district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ramban district is approximately 13,920, including 7,168 males and 6,752 females. In rural areas, it is 13,402, including 6,892 males and 6,510 females. In urban areas, it is 518, including 276 males and 242 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ramban district is about 39,772, including 20,940 males and 18,832 females. In rural areas, it is 39,583, including 20,839 males and 18,744 females. In urban areas, it is 189, including 101 males and 88 females.
- Overall population density of Ramban district is around 213 people per km². Rural areas have about 207 people per km². Urban areas have about 783 people per km².