Gurez Population
As per the 2011 Census, Gurez Tehsil has a population of 37.99 k (37,992) with 22.98 k (22,978) males and 15.01 k (15,014) females.The sex ratio in Gurez is 654, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gurez Tehsil is 6.09 k (6,085) which is 16.02% of Gurez Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gurez Tehsil is 915 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Gurez Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bandipore District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in India.
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Gurez Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Gurez Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 42.36 k (42,358), indicating a 11.49% increased from Gurez's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 25.35 k, and the estimated female population is 16.93 k.
Gurez Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Gurez Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 42.66 k (42,657), projecting a 12.28% increased from Gurez's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 25.51 k, and the estimated female population is 17.07 k.
Gurez Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Gurez Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 31.91 k (31,907), accounting for 83.98% of the Gurez Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 16.94 k (16,938), and the Muslim female population is around 14.97 k (14,969).
Gurez Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Gurez Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.41 k (5,411), accounting for 14.24% of the Gurez Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.40 k (5,399), and the Hindu female population is around 12 (12).
Gurez Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 31,907 | 83.98% |
| Hindu | 5,411 | 14.24% |
| Sikh | 439 | 1.16% |
| Christian | 137 | 0.36% |
| Religion not stated | 79 | 0.21% |
| Buddhist | 18 | 0.05% |
| Jain | 1 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGurez Urban Population
The Urban population of Gurez Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Gurez total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Gurez Rural Population
The Rural population of Gurez Tehsil is 37.99 k (37,992), with 22.98 k (22,978) being males and 15.01 k (15,014) being females, making up 100% of the Gurez total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 654 females for every 1000 males.
Gurez Literacy Rate
Gurez Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.46% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gurez Tehsil is 82.84 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gurez Tehsil is 50.21 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gurez Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Gurez Tehsil, it is around 70.46%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gurez
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.46 | 82.84 | 50.21 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 70.46 | 82.84 | 50.21 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Gurez
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 63.69 | 75.54 | 50.17 |
| Hindu | 99.69 | 99.78 | 50 |
| Sikh | 99.54 | 99.54 | 100 |
| Christian | 91.24 | 91.91 | 0 |
Gurez Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gurez Tehsil is 104 (104) with 104 (104) males and 0 (0) females, which is 0.27% of Gurez Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 0 females for every 1000 males.
Gurez Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gurez Tehsil is 31.09 k (31,094) with 16.34 k (16,342) males and 14.75 k (14,752) females, which is 81.84% of Gurez Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 903 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gurez
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 654 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 654 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Gurez
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 884 |
| Hindu | 3 |
| Sikh | 7 |
| Christian | 0 |
Gurez Area & Households
The Total Area of Gurez Tehsil is 44.66 Square KM, with a population density of 851 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Gurez Tehsil are 28.The Total Number of households in Gurez Tehsil are 5.03 k(5,026).
Gurez Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Gurez Tehsil, there are about 15.95 k (15,950) workers, making up nearly 41.98% of the Gurez Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 13.10 k (13,099) are male workers, and about 2.85 k (2,851) are female workers.
Gurez - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.36 k (42,358) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 42.66 k (42,657) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 42.95 k (42,949) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 43.24 k (43,236) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 43.52 k (43,522) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 43.81 k (43,808) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 44.10 k (44,095) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 44.35 k (44,353) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 44.59 k (44,590) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 44.83 k (44,827) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 45.07 k (45,068) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 45.31 k (45,305) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 45.54 k (45,542) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Gurez Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 45.54 k (45,542), with a male population of 26.98 k (26,979) and a female population of 18.41 k (18,411). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Gurez Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.