Baramulla Population

As per the 2011 Census, Baramulla Tehsil has a population of 1.50 Lac (1,49,649) with 79.68 k (79,675) males and 69.97 k (69,974) females.The sex ratio in Baramulla is 879, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Baramulla Tehsil is 20.82 k (20,823) which is 13.91% of Baramulla Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Baramulla Tehsil is 878 females for every 1000 males.

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

Baramulla Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Baramulla Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.67 Lac (1,66,846), indicating a 11.49% increased from Baramulla's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 87.90 k, and the estimated female population is 78.92 k.

Baramulla Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Baramulla Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.68 Lac (1,68,022), projecting a 12.28% increased from Baramulla's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 88.46 k, and the estimated female population is 79.56 k.

Baramulla Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Baramulla Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.36 Lac (1,36,081), accounting for 90.93% of the Baramulla Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 70.20 k (70,201), and the Muslim female population is around 65.88 k (65,880).

Baramulla Sikh Population

Sikh is the second most popular religion in Baramulla Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 8.40 k (8,404), accounting for 5.62% of the Baramulla Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 4.62 k (4,616), and the Sikh female population is around 3.79 k (3,788).

Baramulla Religion Wise Population

Baramulla Urban Population

The Urban population of Baramulla Tehsil is 71.43 k (71,434), with 38.68 k (38,677) being males and 32.76 k (32,757) being females, making up 47.73% of the Baramulla total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 847 females for every 1000 males.

Baramulla Rural Population

The Rural population of Baramulla Tehsil is 78.22 k (78,215), with 41.00 k (40,998) being males and 37.22 k (37,217) being females, making up 52.27% of the Baramulla total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 908 females for every 1000 males.

Baramulla Literacy Rate

Baramulla Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.73% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Baramulla Tehsil is 81.43 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Baramulla Tehsil is 60.68 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Baramulla Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.6%, while in the rural regions of Baramulla Tehsil, it is around 64.3%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Baramulla

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	71.73	81.43	60.68
Urban Area	79.6	87.28	70.57
Rural Area	64.3	75.75	51.67

Literacy Rate by Religion in Baramulla

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Muslim	69.16	78.94	58.86
Sikh	93.11	96.39	89.09
Hindu	99.23	99.56	84.76
Christian	87.6	92.41	80

Baramulla Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Baramulla Tehsil is 115 (115) with 109 (109) males and 6 (6) females, which is 0.08% of Baramulla Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 56 females for every 1000 males.

Baramulla Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Baramulla Tehsil is 4.37 k (4,365) with 2.31 k (2,306) males and 2.06 k (2,059) females, which is 2.92% of Baramulla Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 893 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Baramulla

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	879
Urban Area	847
Rural Area	908

Sex Ratio by Religion in Baramulla

Religion	Sex Ratio
Muslim	939
Sikh	821
Hindu	27
Christian	617

Baramulla Area & Households

The Total Area of Baramulla Tehsil is 122.36 Square KM, with a population density of 1,223 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Baramulla Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Baramulla Tehsil are 42.The Total Number of households in Baramulla Tehsil are 24.20 k(24,196).

Baramulla Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Baramulla Tehsil, there are about 45.52 k (45,522) workers, making up nearly 30.42% of the Baramulla Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 39.72 k (39,720) are male workers, and about 5.80 k (5,802) are female workers.

Baramulla - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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