Shangus Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shangus Tehsil has a population of 74.10 k (74,103) with 39.06 k (39,062) males and 35.04 k (35,041) females.The sex ratio in Shangus is 898, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shangus Tehsil is 15.26 k (15,255) which is 20.59% of Shangus Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shangus Tehsil is 783 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shangus Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Anantnag District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in India.
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Shangus Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shangus Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 82.62 k (82,619), indicating a 11.49% increased from Shangus's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 43.10 k, and the estimated female population is 39.52 k.
Shangus Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shangus Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 83.20 k (83,201), projecting a 12.28% increased from Shangus's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 43.37 k, and the estimated female population is 39.84 k.
Shangus Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Shangus Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 72.54 k (72,535), accounting for 97.88% of the Shangus Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 37.71 k (37,705), and the Muslim female population is around 34.83 k (34,830).
Shangus Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Shangus Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 816 (816), accounting for 1.1% of the Shangus Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 681 (681), and the Hindu female population is around 135 (135).
Shangus Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 72,535 | 97.88% |
| Hindu | 816 | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 595 | 0.8% |
| Christian | 85 | 0.11% |
| Religion not stated | 68 | 0.09% |
| Buddhist | 4 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShangus Urban Population
The Urban population of Shangus Tehsil is 7.88 k (7,875), with 4.15 k (4,145) being males and 3.73 k (3,730) being females, making up 10.63% of the Shangus total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 900 females for every 1000 males.
Shangus Rural Population
The Rural population of Shangus Tehsil is 66.23 k (66,228), with 34.92 k (34,917) being males and 31.31 k (31,311) being females, making up 89.37% of the Shangus total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 897 females for every 1000 males.
Shangus Literacy Rate
Shangus Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.55% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shangus Tehsil is 75.38 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shangus Tehsil is 50.82 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Shangus Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 69.53%, while in the rural regions of Shangus Tehsil, it is around 62.81%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shangus
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.55 | 75.38 | 50.82 |
| Urban Area | 69.53 | 80.68 | 57.77 |
| Rural Area | 62.81 | 74.73 | 49.96 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shangus
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 62.74 | 74.34 | 50.71 |
| Hindu | 94.74 | 98.78 | 72.95 |
| Sikh | 99.66 | 99.83 | 90.91 |
| Christian | 65.67 | 80 | 44.44 |
Shangus Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shangus Tehsil is 267 (267) with 262 (262) males and 5 (5) females, which is 0.36% of Shangus Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 20 females for every 1000 males.
Shangus Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shangus Tehsil is 15.50 k (15,495) with 8.01 k (8,009) males and 7.49 k (7,486) females, which is 20.91% of Shangus Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 935 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shangus
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 898 |
| Urban Area | 900 |
| Rural Area | 897 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shangus
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 924 |
| Hindu | 199 |
| Sikh | 19 |
| Christian | 700 |
Shangus Area & Households
The Total Area of Shangus Tehsil is 59.09 Square KM, with a population density of 1,254 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Shangus Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Shangus Tehsil are 25.The Total Number of households in Shangus Tehsil are 12.40 k(12,400).
Shangus Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shangus Tehsil, there are about 25.65 k (25,647) workers, making up nearly 34.61% of the Shangus Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 16.54 k (16,536) are male workers, and about 9.11 k (9,111) are female workers.
Shangus - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 82.62 k (82,619) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 83.20 k (83,201) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 83.77 k (83,772) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 84.33 k (84,330) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 84.89 k (84,889) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 85.45 k (85,447) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 86.01 k (86,006) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 86.51 k (86,510) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 86.97 k (86,972) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 87.44 k (87,435) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 87.90 k (87,903) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 88.37 k (88,366) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 88.83 k (88,828) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shangus Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 88.83 k (88,828), with a male population of 45.86 k (45,863) and a female population of 42.97 k (42,970). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Shangus Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.