Srinagar
Srinagar is a district in the Jammu & Kashmir State of India. The total area of Srinagar district is 1,979 km², which includes 1,684.47 km² of rural area and 294.53 km² of urban area. There are about 11 villages in Srinagar district.
For administrative convenience, Srinagar 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 Srinagar district. Here is the list of all Srinagar Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Srinagar District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Srinagar North | 298 | 12,16,358 |
| 2 | Srinagar South | 12 | 20,471 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils in Srinagar District
Srinagar (North) is the largest tehsil in srinagar district by both area and population. Srinagar (South) is the smallest tehsil in srinagar district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Srinagar (North) | Srinagar (North) |
| Smallest Tehsil | Srinagar (South) | Srinagar (South) |
Population of Srinagar District
The population of Srinagar 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 Srinagar, 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 | 12,36,829 | 17,313 | 12,19,516 |
| Total Male Population | 6,51,124 | 8,916 | 6,42,208 |
| Total Female Population | 5,85,705 | 8,397 | 5,77,308 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,58,300 | 2,497 | 1,55,803 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 84,897 | 1,298 | 83,599 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 73,403 | 1,199 | 72,204 |
| Literate Population | 7,48,584 | 7,928 | 7,40,656 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,31,746 | 4,812 | 4,26,934 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,16,838 | 3,116 | 3,13,722 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,88,245 | 9,385 | 4,78,860 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,19,378 | 4,104 | 2,15,274 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,68,867 | 5,281 | 2,63,586 |
| Households | 1,91,678 | 2,844 | 1,88,834 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Srinagar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Srinagar district is 12,36,829, including 6,51,124 males and 5,85,705 females. In rural areas, it is 17,313, including 8,916 males and 8,397 females. In urban areas, it is 12,19,516, including 6,42,208 males and 5,77,308 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Srinagar district is 1,58,300, including 84,897 boys and 73,403 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,497, including 1,298 boys and 1,199 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,55,803, including 83,599 boys and 72,204 girls.
- Literate population in Srinagar district is around 7,48,584, including 4,31,746 males and 3,16,838 females. In rural areas, it is 7,928, including 4,812 males and 3,116 females. In urban areas, it is 7,40,656, including 4,26,934 males and 3,13,722 females.
- Illiterate population in Srinagar district is about 4,88,245, including 2,19,378 males and 2,68,867 females. In rural areas, it is 9,385, including 4,104 males and 5,281 females. In urban areas, it is 4,78,860, including 2,15,274 males and 2,63,586 females.
- There are about 1,91,678 households in Srinagar district, including 2,844 in rural areas and 1,88,834 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Srinagar. 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 | 1,068 | N/A | 1,068 |
| SC Male Population | 995 | N/A | 995 |
| SC Female Population | 73 | N/A | 73 |
| Total ST Population | 8,935 | 3,104 | 5,831 |
| ST Male Population | 5,021 | 1,637 | 3,384 |
| ST Female Population | 3,914 | 1,467 | 2,447 |
| Population Density | 625 / km² | 10 / km² | 4,141 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Srinagar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Srinagar district is approximately 1,068, including 995 males and 73 females. In urban areas, it is 1,068, including 995 males and 73 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Srinagar district is about 8,935, including 5,021 males and 3,914 females. In rural areas, it is 3,104, including 1,637 males and 1,467 females. In urban areas, it is 5,831, including 3,384 males and 2,447 females.
- Overall population density of Srinagar district is around 625 people per km². Rural areas have about 10 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,141 people per km².