Pahalgam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pahalgam Tehsil has a population of 1.20 Lac (1,19,884) with 62.19 k (62,190) males and 57.69 k (57,694) females.The sex ratio in Pahalgam is 928, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pahalgam Tehsil is 23.19 k (23,192) which is 19.35% of Pahalgam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pahalgam Tehsil is 911 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Pahalgam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Anantnag District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in India.

Pahalgam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pahalgam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.34 Lac (1,33,660), indicating a 11.49% increased from Pahalgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 68.61 k, and the estimated female population is 65.07 k.

Pahalgam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pahalgam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.35 Lac (1,34,603), projecting a 12.28% increased from Pahalgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 69.05 k, and the estimated female population is 65.59 k.

Pahalgam Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Pahalgam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.16 Lac (1,15,869), accounting for 96.65% of the Pahalgam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 59.23 k (59,234), and the Muslim female population is around 56.64 k (56,635).

Pahalgam Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Pahalgam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.08 k (2,076), accounting for 1.73% of the Pahalgam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.90 k (1,900), and the Hindu female population is around 176 (176).

Pahalgam Religion Wise Population

Pahalgam Urban Population

The Urban population of Pahalgam Tehsil is 15.78 k (15,783), with 8.90 k (8,900) being males and 6.88 k (6,883) being females, making up 13.17% of the Pahalgam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 774 females for every 1000 males.

Pahalgam Rural Population

The Rural population of Pahalgam Tehsil is 1.04 Lac (1,04,101), with 53.29 k (53,290) being males and 50.81 k (50,811) being females, making up 86.83% of the Pahalgam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Pahalgam Literacy Rate

Pahalgam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 51.17% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pahalgam Tehsil is 62.56 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pahalgam Tehsil is 38.94 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Pahalgam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 62.78%, while in the rural regions of Pahalgam Tehsil, it is around 49.27%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pahalgam

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	51.17	62.56	38.94
Urban Area	62.78	76.76	44.38
Rural Area	49.27	59.97	38.16

Literacy Rate by Religion in Pahalgam

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Muslim	49.53	60.5	38.2
Hindu	95.66	98.45	60.67
Sikh	90.58	96.92	83.26
Christian	67.19	77.63	51.92

Pahalgam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pahalgam Tehsil is 66 (66) with 66 (66) males and 0 (0) females, which is 0.06% of Pahalgam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 0 females for every 1000 males.

Pahalgam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pahalgam Tehsil is 24.54 k (24,543) with 12.72 k (12,716) males and 11.83 k (11,827) females, which is 20.47% of Pahalgam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pahalgam

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	928
Urban Area	774
Rural Area	954

Sex Ratio by Religion in Pahalgam

Religion	Sex Ratio
Muslim	957
Hindu	93
Sikh	864
Christian	748

Pahalgam Area & Households

The Total Area of Pahalgam Tehsil is 125.22 Square KM, with a population density of 957 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pahalgam Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Pahalgam Tehsil are 66.The Total Number of households in Pahalgam Tehsil are 19.28 k(19,277).

Pahalgam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pahalgam Tehsil, there are about 47.51 k (47,509) workers, making up nearly 39.63% of the Pahalgam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 29.71 k (29,714) are male workers, and about 17.80 k (17,795) are female workers.

Pahalgam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Pahalgam Census Frequently Asked Questions