Budgam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Budgam Tehsil has a population of 1.34 Lac (1,33,855) with 70.18 k (70,182) males and 63.67 k (63,673) females.The sex ratio in Budgam is 908, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Budgam Tehsil is 21.40 k (21,395) which is 15.98% of Budgam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Budgam Tehsil is 897 females for every 1000 males.

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

Budgam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Budgam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.49 Lac (1,49,237), indicating a 11.49% increased from Budgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 77.43 k, and the estimated female population is 71.81 k.

Budgam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Budgam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.50 Lac (1,50,289), projecting a 12.28% increased from Budgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 77.92 k, and the estimated female population is 72.39 k.

Budgam Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Budgam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.30 Lac (1,29,501), accounting for 96.75% of the Budgam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 66.76 k (66,760), and the Muslim female population is around 62.74 k (62,741).

Budgam Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Budgam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.46 k (2,455), accounting for 1.83% of the Budgam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.18 k (2,175), and the Hindu female population is around 280 (280).

Budgam Religion Wise Population

Budgam Urban Population

The Urban population of Budgam Tehsil is 22.80 k (22,799), with 12.82 k (12,823) being males and 9.98 k (9,976) being females, making up 17.03% of the Budgam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 778 females for every 1000 males.

Budgam Rural Population

The Rural population of Budgam Tehsil is 1.11 Lac (1,11,056), with 57.36 k (57,359) being males and 53.70 k (53,697) being females, making up 82.97% of the Budgam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Budgam Literacy Rate

Budgam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 56.8% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Budgam Tehsil is 67.36 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Budgam Tehsil is 45.18 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Budgam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 67.02%, while in the rural regions of Budgam Tehsil, it is around 54.55%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Budgam

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	56.8	67.36	45.18
Urban Area	67.02	77.86	52.63
Rural Area	54.55	64.79	43.73

Literacy Rate by Religion in Budgam

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Muslim	55.5	65.66	44.78
Hindu	94.12	96.96	69.39
Sikh	92.27	98.73	81.54
Christian	80.42	89.74	43.16

Budgam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Budgam Tehsil is 94 (94) with 88 (88) males and 6 (6) females, which is 0.07% of Budgam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 69 females for every 1000 males.

Budgam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Budgam Tehsil is 387 (387) with 227 (227) males and 160 (160) females, which is 0.29% of Budgam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 705 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Budgam

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	908
Urban Area	778
Rural Area	937

Sex Ratio by Religion in Budgam

Religion	Sex Ratio
Muslim	940
Hindu	129
Sikh	625
Christian	305

Budgam Area & Households

The Total Area of Budgam Tehsil is 146.16 Square KM, with a population density of 916 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Budgam Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Budgam Tehsil are 97.The Total Number of households in Budgam Tehsil are 19.77 k(19,774).

Budgam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Budgam Tehsil, there are about 35.63 k (35,633) workers, making up nearly 26.62% of the Budgam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 30.38 k (30,375) are male workers, and about 5.26 k (5,258) are female workers.

Budgam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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