Badgam Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Badgam district in Jammu & Kashmir.
Administrative Details of Badgam
Badgam comprises 474 villages, of which 462 are inhabited and 12 are uninhabited. There are 9 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,03,363, spread across 1,361 square kilometers.
| Villages | 474(462 inhabited • 12 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 9 |
| Households | 1,03,363 |
| Total Area | 1,361 km² |
Badgam Urban & Rural Population
Badgam had 97,912 people in urban areas (13.0%) and 6,55,833 people in rural areas (87.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 6,55,833 | 87.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 97,912 | 13.0% |
| Total | 7,53,745 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Badgam
The total population comprises 3,98,041 males (52.8%) and 3,55,704 females (47.2%). The sex ratio is 894 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,43,385 | 54,656 | 3,98,041 |
| 👩 Female | 3,12,448 | 43,256 | 3,55,704 |
Literacy Rate in Badgam
The literacy rate is 44.53%. Male literacy stands at 52.19% while female literacy is 35.96%, indicating a gender gap of 16.23 percentage points. The total literate population is 3,35,649.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,70,641 | 37,100 | 2,07,741 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,07,624 | 20,284 | 1,27,908 |
| Total Literate | 2,78,265 | 57,384 | 3,35,649 |
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About Badgam Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Badgam in Jammu & Kashmir has a total population of 7,53,745 with a literacy rate of 44.53% and a sex ratio of 894 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Badgam district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.