Shupiyan
Shupiyan is a district in the Jammu & Kashmir State of India. The total area of Shupiyan district is 312 km², which includes 306.56 km² of rural area and 5.44 km² of urban area. There are about 226 villages in Shupiyan district.
For administrative convenience, Shupiyan 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 Shupiyan district. Here is the list of all Shupiyan Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Shupiyan District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shopian | 312 | 2,66,215 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Shopian | Shopian |
| Smallest Tehsil | Shopian | Shopian |
Population of Shupiyan District
The population of Shupiyan 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 Shupiyan, 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 | 2,66,215 | 2,49,855 | 16,360 |
| Total Male Population | 1,36,480 | 1,27,161 | 9,319 |
| Total Female Population | 1,29,735 | 1,22,694 | 7,041 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 41,547 | 39,484 | 2,063 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,121 | 20,975 | 1,146 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,426 | 18,509 | 917 |
| Literate Population | 1,36,500 | 1,25,256 | 11,244 |
| Literate Male Population | 80,355 | 73,266 | 7,089 |
| Literate Female Population | 56,145 | 51,990 | 4,155 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,29,715 | 1,24,599 | 5,116 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 56,125 | 53,895 | 2,230 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 73,590 | 70,704 | 2,886 |
| Households | 44,411 | 41,858 | 2,553 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Shupiyan district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Shupiyan district is 2,66,215, including 1,36,480 males and 1,29,735 females. In rural areas, it is 2,49,855, including 1,27,161 males and 1,22,694 females. In urban areas, it is 16,360, including 9,319 males and 7,041 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Shupiyan district is 41,547, including 22,121 boys and 19,426 girls. In rural areas, it is 39,484, including 20,975 boys and 18,509 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,063, including 1,146 boys and 917 girls.
- Literate population in Shupiyan district is around 1,36,500, including 80,355 males and 56,145 females. In rural areas, it is 1,25,256, including 73,266 males and 51,990 females. In urban areas, it is 11,244, including 7,089 males and 4,155 females.
- Illiterate population in Shupiyan district is about 1,29,715, including 56,125 males and 73,590 females. In rural areas, it is 1,24,599, including 53,895 males and 70,704 females. In urban areas, it is 5,116, including 2,230 males and 2,886 females.
- There are about 44,411 households in Shupiyan district, including 41,858 in rural areas and 2,553 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Shupiyan. 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 | 43 | 5 | 38 |
| SC Male Population | 43 | 5 | 38 |
| SC Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 21,820 | 21,798 | 22 |
| ST Male Population | 11,311 | 11,296 | 15 |
| ST Female Population | 10,509 | 10,502 | 7 |
| Population Density | 853 / km² | 815 / km² | 3,007 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Shupiyan district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Shupiyan district is approximately 43. In rural areas, it is 5. In urban areas, it is 38.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Shupiyan district is about 21,820, including 11,311 males and 10,509 females. In rural areas, it is 21,798, including 11,296 males and 10,502 females. In urban areas, it is 22, including 15 males and 7 females.
- Overall population density of Shupiyan district is around 853 people per km². Rural areas have about 815 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,007 people per km².