Punch Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Punch district in Jammu & Kashmir.
Administrative Details of Punch
Punch comprises 178 villages, of which 170 are inhabited and 8 are uninhabited. There are 3 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 90,261, spread across 1,674 square kilometers.
| Villages | 178(170 inhabited • 8 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 3 |
| Households | 90,261 |
| Total Area | 1,674 km² |
Punch Urban & Rural Population
Punch had 38,630 people in urban areas (8.1%) and 4,38,205 people in rural areas (91.9%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 4,38,205 | 91.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 38,630 | 8.1% |
| Total | 4,76,835 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Punch
The total population comprises 2,51,899 males (52.8%) and 2,24,936 females (47.2%). The sex ratio is 893 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,29,774 | 22,125 | 2,51,899 |
| 👩 Female | 2,08,431 | 16,505 | 2,24,936 |
Literacy Rate in Punch
The literacy rate is 54.89%. Male literacy stands at 64.84% while female literacy is 43.74%, indicating a gender gap of 21.10 percentage points. The total literate population is 2,61,724.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,44,716 | 18,617 | 1,63,333 |
| Literate (Female) | 86,825 | 11,566 | 98,391 |
| Total Literate | 2,31,541 | 30,183 | 2,61,724 |
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About Punch Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Punch in Jammu & Kashmir has a total population of 4,76,835 with a literacy rate of 54.89% and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Punch district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.