Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Bandipore District

Bandipore Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bandipore District has a population of 3.92 Lac (3,92,232) with 2.08 Lac (2,07,680) males and 1.85 Lac (1,84,552) females.The sex ratio in Bandipore is 889, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bandipore District is 61.75 k (61,754) which is 15.74% of Bandipore District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bandipore District is 892 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Bandipore District is listed as part of JAMMU & KASHMIR State in INDIA.

3.92 Lac

Toatl Population

2.08 Lac

Male Population

1.85 Lac

Female Population

Bandipore Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bandipore District current estimated population is projected to be 4.37 Lac (4,37,304), indicating a 11.49% increased from Bandipore's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.29 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.08 Lac.

Bandipore Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bandipore District estimated population is projected to be 4.40 Lac (4,40,387), projecting a 12.28% increased from Bandipore's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.10 Lac.

Bandipore Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Bandipore District, with a total Muslim population of 3.82 Lac (3,82,006), accounting for 97.39% of the Bandipore District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.98 Lac (1,98,322), and the Muslim female population is around 1.84 Lac (1,83,684).

Bandipore Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Bandipore District, with a total Hindu population of 8.44 k (8,439), accounting for 2.15% of the Bandipore District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 8.06 k (8,061), and the Hindu female population is around 378 (378).

Bandipore Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Muslim3,82,00697.39%
Hindu8,4392.15%
Religion not stated5970.15%
Christian5720.15%
Sikh5550.14%
Buddhist440.01%
Jain170%
Other religions and persuasions20%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Bandipore Urban Population

The Urban population of Bandipore District is 65.36 k (65,361), with 35.42 k (35,417) being males and 29.94 k (29,944) being females, making up 16.66% of the Bandipore total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 846 females for every 1000 males.

Bandipore Rural Population

The Rural population of Bandipore District is 3.27 Lac (3,26,871), with 1.72 Lac (1,72,263) being males and 1.55 Lac (1,54,608) being females, making up 83.34% of the Bandipore total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 898 females for every 1000 males.

Bandipore Literacy Rate

Bandipore District has a literacy rate of 56.28% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bandipore District is 66.88 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bandipore District is 44.34 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bandipore District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 65.45%, while in the rural regions of Bandipore District, it is around 54.33%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bandipore

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 56.28 66.88 44.34
Urban Area 65.45 75.94 52.96
Rural Area 54.33 64.9 42.58

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bandipore

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Muslim 55.1 65.2 44.28
Hindu 97.64 98.78 68.27
Religion not stated 64.06 72.48 52.63
Christian 68.98 79.6 46.39

Bandipore Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bandipore District is 392 (392) with 375 (375) males and 17 (17) females, which is 0.1% of Bandipore District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 46 females for every 1000 males.

Bandipore Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bandipore District is 75.37 k (75,374) with 39.40 k (39,398) males and 35.98 k (35,976) females, which is 19.22% of Bandipore District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 914 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bandipore

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 889
Urban Area 846
Rural Area 898

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bandipore

Religion Sex Ratio
Muslim 927
Hindu 47
Religion not stated 711
Christian 506

Bandipore Area & Households

The Total Area of Bandipore District is 345 Square KM, with a population density of 1,137 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bandipore District are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Bandipore District are 122.The Total Number of households in Bandipore District are 58.39 k(58,392).

Bandipore Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bandipore District, there are about 1.49 Lac (1,49,317) workers, making up nearly 38.07% of the Bandipore District total population. Out of these, around 1.01 Lac (1,01,380) are male workers, and about 47.94 k (47,937) are female workers.

Bandipore - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Bandipore district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 53,623, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 3,92,232 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991*. The growth rate of 40.48% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 20.32%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Bandipore District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 53,623 to 3,92,232.
  • The year 1991* stands out with a growth rate of 40.48%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 53.62 k ---- ---- 28.54 k 25.08 k
1911 60.27 k 6.65 k 12.4032598 31.97 k 28.31 k
1921 66.65 k 6.37 k 10.57504065 35.75 k 30.90 k
1931 74.29 k 7.65 k 11.4707118 39.84 k 34.46 k
1941 82.18 k 7.89 k 10.61472817 44.09 k 38.09 k
1951 90.39 k 8.21 k 9.99282055 48.65 k 41.74 k
1961 98.60 k 8.21 k 9.086081579 53.78 k 44.82 k
1971 1.29 Lac 30.75 k 31.18737577 70.38 k 58.97 k
1981 1.68 Lac 38.83 k 30.01561582 90.84 k 77.35 k
1991* 2.36 Lac 68.08 k 40.48090473 1.26 Lac 1.11 Lac
2001 3.05 Lac 68.62 k 29.04408186 1.61 Lac 1.44 Lac
2011 3.92 Lac 87.35 k 28.64874084 2.08 Lac 1.85 Lac

Historical Population of Bandipore by Census Year 1901-2011

Bandipore - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.37 Lac (4,37,304) 11.49%
2025 4.40 Lac (4,40,387) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 4.43 Lac (4,43,407) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 4.46 Lac (4,46,363) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 4.49 Lac (4,49,319) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 4.52 Lac (4,52,275) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 4.55 Lac (4,55,231) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 4.58 Lac (4,57,901) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 4.60 Lac (4,60,349) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 4.63 Lac (4,62,796) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 4.65 Lac (4,65,275) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 4.68 Lac (4,67,723) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 4.70 Lac (4,70,170) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Bandipore District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.70 Lac (4,70,170), with a male population of 2.44 Lac (2,43,839) and a female population of 2.26 Lac (2,26,307). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Bandipore District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Bandipore Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Bandipore is 3.92 Lac (3,92,232).

The estimated population of Bandipore in 2024 is approximately 4.37 Lac (4,37,304).

Muslim constitute 97.39% of Bandipore population, amounting to approximately 3.82 Lac (3,82,006) people.

Hindu constitute 2.15% of Bandipore population, totaling around 8.44 k (8,439) people.

Muslim: 97.39%, Hindu: 2.15%, Religion not stated: 0.15%, Christian: 0.15%, Sikh: 0.14%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Bandipore is 392 (0.1%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 75.37 k (19.22%).

In Bandipore, 65.36 k (16.66%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 3.27 Lac (83.34%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bandipore is 56.28%, with male literacy at 66.88% and female literacy at 44.34%.

The sex ratio in Bandipore is 889 females for every 1000 males.

Bandipore population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.7% up to 2036.