Ganderbal Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Ganderbal district in Jammu & Kashmir.
Administrative Details of Ganderbal
Ganderbal comprises 115 villages, of which 113 are inhabited and 2 are uninhabited. There are 3 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 45,361, spread across 259 square kilometers.
| Villages | 115(113 inhabited • 2 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 3 |
| Households | 45,361 |
| Total Area | 259 km² |
Ganderbal Urban & Rural Population
Ganderbal had 47,039 people in urban areas (15.8%) and 2,50,407 people in rural areas (84.2%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 2,50,407 | 84.2% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 47,039 | 15.8% |
| Total | 2,97,446 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Ganderbal
The total population comprises 1,58,720 males (53.4%) and 1,38,726 females (46.6%). The sex ratio is 874 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 1,33,715 | 25,005 | 1,58,720 |
| 👩 Female | 1,16,692 | 22,034 | 1,38,726 |
Literacy Rate in Ganderbal
The literacy rate is 48.17%. Male literacy stands at 57.07% while female literacy is 37.98%, indicating a gender gap of 19.09 percentage points. The total literate population is 1,43,276.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 74,884 | 15,697 | 90,581 |
| Literate (Female) | 42,596 | 10,099 | 52,695 |
| Total Literate | 1,17,480 | 25,796 | 1,43,276 |
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About Ganderbal Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Ganderbal in Jammu & Kashmir has a total population of 2,97,446 with a literacy rate of 48.17% and a sex ratio of 874 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Ganderbal district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.