Udhampur
Udhampur is a district in the Jammu & Kashmir State of India. The total area of Udhampur district is 2,637 km², which includes 2,593.28 km² of rural area and 43.72 km² of urban area. There are about 325 villages in Udhampur district.
For administrative convenience, Udhampur 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 4 tehsils in Udhampur district. Here is the list of all Udhampur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Udhampur District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chenani | 312 | 64,753 |
| 2 | Majalta | 235 | 47,663 |
| 3 | Ramnagar | 1,026 | 1,67,010 |
| 4 | Udhampur | 809 | 2,75,559 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Ramnagar is the largest tehsil in udhampur district by area, while Udhampur is the largest by population. Majalta is the smallest tehsil in udhampur district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Ramnagar | Udhampur |
| Smallest Tehsil | Majalta | Majalta |
Population of Udhampur District
The population of Udhampur 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 Udhampur, 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 | 5,54,985 | 4,46,777 | 1,08,208 |
| Total Male Population | 2,96,784 | 2,32,974 | 63,810 |
| Total Female Population | 2,58,201 | 2,13,803 | 44,398 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 84,332 | 73,293 | 11,039 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 44,703 | 38,666 | 6,037 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 39,629 | 34,627 | 5,002 |
| Literate Population | 3,22,354 | 2,36,882 | 85,472 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,97,543 | 1,44,066 | 53,477 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,24,811 | 92,816 | 31,995 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,32,631 | 2,09,895 | 22,736 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 99,241 | 88,908 | 10,333 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,33,390 | 1,20,987 | 12,403 |
| Households | 99,240 | 78,887 | 20,353 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Udhampur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Udhampur district is 5,54,985, including 2,96,784 males and 2,58,201 females. In rural areas, it is 4,46,777, including 2,32,974 males and 2,13,803 females. In urban areas, it is 1,08,208, including 63,810 males and 44,398 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Udhampur district is 84,332, including 44,703 boys and 39,629 girls. In rural areas, it is 73,293, including 38,666 boys and 34,627 girls. In urban areas, it is 11,039, including 6,037 boys and 5,002 girls.
- Literate population in Udhampur district is around 3,22,354, including 1,97,543 males and 1,24,811 females. In rural areas, it is 2,36,882, including 1,44,066 males and 92,816 females. In urban areas, it is 85,472, including 53,477 males and 31,995 females.
- Illiterate population in Udhampur district is about 2,32,631, including 99,241 males and 1,33,390 females. In rural areas, it is 2,09,895, including 88,908 males and 1,20,987 females. In urban areas, it is 22,736, including 10,333 males and 12,403 females.
- There are about 99,240 households in Udhampur district, including 78,887 in rural areas and 20,353 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Udhampur. 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 | 1,38,569 | 1,22,742 | 15,827 |
| SC Male Population | 72,093 | 63,846 | 8,247 |
| SC Female Population | 66,476 | 58,896 | 7,580 |
| Total ST Population | 56,309 | 53,636 | 2,673 |
| ST Male Population | 29,142 | 27,736 | 1,406 |
| ST Female Population | 27,167 | 25,900 | 1,267 |
| Population Density | 210 / km² | 172 / km² | 2,475 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Udhampur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Udhampur district is approximately 1,38,569, including 72,093 males and 66,476 females. In rural areas, it is 1,22,742, including 63,846 males and 58,896 females. In urban areas, it is 15,827, including 8,247 males and 7,580 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Udhampur district is about 56,309, including 29,142 males and 27,167 females. In rural areas, it is 53,636, including 27,736 males and 25,900 females. In urban areas, it is 2,673, including 1,406 males and 1,267 females.
- Overall population density of Udhampur district is around 210 people per km². Rural areas have about 172 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,475 people per km².