Samba
Samba is a district in the Jammu & Kashmir State of India. The total area of Samba district is 904 km², which includes 865.24 km² of rural area and 38.76 km² of urban area. There are about 345 villages in Samba district.
For administrative convenience, Samba 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 1 tehsils in Samba district. Here is the list of all Samba Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Samba District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samba | 904 | 3,18,898 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Samba | Samba |
| Smallest Tehsil | Samba | Samba |
Population of Samba District
The population of Samba 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 Samba, 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 | 3,18,898 | 2,65,283 | 53,615 |
| Total Male Population | 1,69,124 | 1,39,365 | 29,759 |
| Total Female Population | 1,49,774 | 1,25,918 | 23,856 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 38,669 | 32,890 | 5,779 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,737 | 18,497 | 3,240 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,932 | 14,393 | 2,539 |
| Literate Population | 2,28,139 | 1,85,746 | 42,393 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,30,312 | 1,05,450 | 24,862 |
| Literate Female Population | 97,827 | 80,296 | 17,531 |
| Illiterate Population | 90,759 | 79,537 | 11,222 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 38,812 | 33,915 | 4,897 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 51,947 | 45,622 | 6,325 |
| Households | 65,385 | 54,718 | 10,667 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Samba district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Samba district is 3,18,898, including 1,69,124 males and 1,49,774 females. In rural areas, it is 2,65,283, including 1,39,365 males and 1,25,918 females. In urban areas, it is 53,615, including 29,759 males and 23,856 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Samba district is 38,669, including 21,737 boys and 16,932 girls. In rural areas, it is 32,890, including 18,497 boys and 14,393 girls. In urban areas, it is 5,779, including 3,240 boys and 2,539 girls.
- Literate population in Samba district is around 2,28,139, including 1,30,312 males and 97,827 females. In rural areas, it is 1,85,746, including 1,05,450 males and 80,296 females. In urban areas, it is 42,393, including 24,862 males and 17,531 females.
- Illiterate population in Samba district is about 90,759, including 38,812 males and 51,947 females. In rural areas, it is 79,537, including 33,915 males and 45,622 females. In urban areas, it is 11,222, including 4,897 males and 6,325 females.
- There are about 65,385 households in Samba district, including 54,718 in rural areas and 10,667 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Samba. 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 | 91,835 | 78,034 | 13,801 |
| SC Male Population | 47,920 | 40,635 | 7,285 |
| SC Female Population | 43,915 | 37,399 | 6,516 |
| Total ST Population | 17,573 | 16,636 | 937 |
| ST Male Population | 9,188 | 8,676 | 512 |
| ST Female Population | 8,385 | 7,960 | 425 |
| Population Density | 353 / km² | 307 / km² | 1,383 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Samba district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Samba district is approximately 91,835, including 47,920 males and 43,915 females. In rural areas, it is 78,034, including 40,635 males and 37,399 females. In urban areas, it is 13,801, including 7,285 males and 6,516 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Samba district is about 17,573, including 9,188 males and 8,385 females. In rural areas, it is 16,636, including 8,676 males and 7,960 females. In urban areas, it is 937, including 512 males and 425 females.
- Overall population density of Samba district is around 353 people per km². Rural areas have about 307 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,383 people per km².