Srinagar North
Srinagar North is a Town and Tehsil in Srinagar District of Jammu & Kashmir. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Srinagar North Block (CD) is 00043. The total area of Srinagar North Tehsil is 298 km², which includes 11.59 km² of rural area and 286.48 km² of urban area. Srinagar North has a sex ratio of approximately 898 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Srinagar North Tehsil
Srinagar North Tehsil has a total of 9 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Srinagar North Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dara | N/A | Srinagar (30 km) |
| 2 | Faqir Gujri | N/A | Srinagar (30 km) |
| 3 | Gagarzoo | Gagerzoo | Srinagar (12 km) |
| 4 | Inder Hama | N/A | Srinagar (13 km) |
| 5 | Khonmoh | Balhama A | Srinagar North |
| 6 | Mulanar | N/A | Srinagar (25 km) |
| 7 | Sangam | Sangam | Srinagar (6 km) |
| 8 | Takan Wari Pora | Takanwaripora | Srinagar (9 km) |
| 9 | Takya Sangi Reshi | N/A | Srinagar (22 km) |
Population of Srinagar North Tehsil
The population profile of Srinagar North Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Srinagar North Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,16,358 | 10,910 | 12,05,448 |
| Male Population | 6,40,847 | 5,725 | 6,35,122 |
| Female Population | 5,75,511 | 5,185 | 5,70,326 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,56,101 | 1,687 | 1,54,414 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 83,770 | 908 | 82,862 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 72,331 | 779 | 71,552 |
| Literate Population | 7,35,576 | 4,654 | 7,30,922 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,24,516 | 2,906 | 4,21,610 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,11,060 | 1,748 | 3,09,312 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,80,782 | 6,256 | 4,74,526 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,16,331 | 2,819 | 2,13,512 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,64,451 | 3,437 | 2,61,014 |
| Total Households | 1,88,079 | 1,710 | 1,86,369 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Srinagar North Tehsil is around 12,16,358 people. This includes 6,40,847 males and 5,75,511 females. Rural population is about 10,910 (5,725 males and 5,185 females), while urban population is nearly 12,05,448 (6,35,122 males and 5,70,326 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 1,56,101 of the population, with 83,770 boys and 72,331 girls. Rural areas have 1,687 children, and urban areas have about 1,54,414 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 7,35,576 literate people in Srinagar North Tehsil, including 4,24,516 literate males and 3,11,060 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 4,654 individuals and urban literacy covers around 7,30,922 people.
- About 4,80,782 people in Srinagar North Tehsil are not literate, including 2,16,331 males and 2,64,451 females. Rural areas include 6,256 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,74,526 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,88,079 households, with 1,710 in villages and 1,86,369 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Srinagar North Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 | 8,930 | 3,104 | 5,826 |
| ST Male Population | 5,019 | 1,637 | 3,382 |
| ST Female Population | 3,911 | 1,467 | 2,444 |
| Population Density | 4,081 / km² | 941 / km² | 4,208 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Srinagar North Tehsil is approximately 1,068 people, including 995 males and 73 females. Nearly 1,068 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Srinagar North Tehsil is about 8,930 people, including 5,019 males and 3,911 females. Around 3,104 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 5,826 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 4,081 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 941 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,208 people per sq. km.