Srinagar South
Srinagar South 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 South Block (CD) is 00044. The total area of Srinagar South Tehsil is 12 km², which includes 4.37 km² of rural area and 8.05 km² of urban area. Srinagar South has a sex ratio of approximately 991 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Srinagar South Tehsil
Srinagar South Tehsil has a total of 6 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 South Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdullah Pora | N/A | Srinagar (5 km) |
| 2 | Bagh I Mehtab | N/A | Srinagar South |
| 3 | Kursu Padshahi Bagh | N/A | Srinagar South |
| 4 | Lasjan | N/A | Srinagar South |
| 5 | Now Gam | Kanidajan Nowgam B | Srinagar South |
| 6 | Soiteng | N/A | Srinagar (5 km) |
Population of Srinagar South Tehsil
The population profile of Srinagar South 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 South 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 | 20,471 | 6,403 | 14,068 |
| Male Population | 10,277 | 3,191 | 7,086 |
| Female Population | 10,194 | 3,212 | 6,982 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,199 | 810 | 1,389 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,127 | 390 | 737 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,072 | 420 | 652 |
| Literate Population | 13,008 | 3,274 | 9,734 |
| Literate Male Population | 7,230 | 1,906 | 5,324 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,778 | 1,368 | 4,410 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,463 | 3,129 | 4,334 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,047 | 1,285 | 1,762 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,416 | 1,844 | 2,572 |
| Total Households | 3,599 | 1,134 | 2,465 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Srinagar South Tehsil is around 20,471 people. This includes 10,277 males and 10,194 females. Rural population is about 6,403 (3,191 males and 3,212 females), while urban population is nearly 14,068 (7,086 males and 6,982 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 2,199 of the population, with 1,127 boys and 1,072 girls. Rural areas have 810 children, and urban areas have about 1,389 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 13,008 literate people in Srinagar South Tehsil, including 7,230 literate males and 5,778 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 3,274 individuals and urban literacy covers around 9,734 people.
- About 7,463 people in Srinagar South Tehsil are not literate, including 3,047 males and 4,416 females. Rural areas include 3,129 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,334 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 3,599 households, with 1,134 in villages and 2,465 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Srinagar South 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 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SC Male Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SC Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| ST Male Population | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| ST Female Population | 3 | N/A | 3 |
| Population Density | 1,648 / km² | 1,465 / km² | 1,748 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Srinagar South Tehsil is about 5 people, including 2 males and 3 females. Nearly 5 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,648 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,465 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,748 people per sq. km.