Kishtwar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kishtwar district in Jammu & Kashmir.
Administrative Details of Kishtwar
Kishtwar comprises 157 villages, of which 155 are inhabited and 2 are uninhabited. There are 1 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 45,209, spread across 1,644 square kilometers.
| Villages | 157(155 inhabited • 2 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 1 |
| Households | 45,209 |
| Total Area | 1,644 km² |
Kishtwar Urban & Rural Population
Kishtwar had 14,865 people in urban areas (6.4%) and 2,15,831 people in rural areas (93.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 2,15,831 | 93.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 14,865 | 6.4% |
| Total | 2,30,696 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kishtwar
The total population comprises 1,20,165 males (52.1%) and 1,10,531 females (47.9%). The sex ratio is 920 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 1,11,986 | 8,179 | 1,20,165 |
| 👩 Female | 1,03,845 | 6,686 | 1,10,531 |
Literacy Rate in Kishtwar
The literacy rate is 46.6%. Male literacy stands at 57.17% while female literacy is 35.11%, indicating a gender gap of 22.06 percentage points. The total literate population is 1,07,506.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 61,934 | 6,766 | 68,700 |
| Literate (Female) | 34,178 | 4,628 | 38,806 |
| Total Literate | 96,112 | 11,394 | 1,07,506 |
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About Kishtwar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kishtwar in Jammu & Kashmir has a total population of 2,30,696 with a literacy rate of 46.6% and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kishtwar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.