Rafiabad Population

As per the 2011 Census, Rafiabad Tehsil has a population of 92.64 k (92,639) with 47.73 k (47,728) males and 44.91 k (44,911) females.The sex ratio in Rafiabad is 941, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rafiabad Tehsil is 13.89 k (13,893) which is 15% of Rafiabad Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rafiabad Tehsil is 923 females for every 1000 males.

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

92.64 k

Toatl Population

47.73 k

Male Population

44.91 k

Female Population

Rafiabad Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Rafiabad Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.03 Lac (1,03,285), indicating a 11.49% increased from Rafiabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 52.66 k, and the estimated female population is 50.65 k.

Rafiabad Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Rafiabad Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.04 Lac (1,04,013), projecting a 12.28% increased from Rafiabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 52.99 k, and the estimated female population is 51.06 k.

Rafiabad Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Rafiabad Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 88.65 k (88,649), accounting for 95.69% of the Rafiabad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 45.27 k (45,268), and the Muslim female population is around 43.38 k (43,381).

Rafiabad Sikh Population

Sikh is the second most popular religion in Rafiabad Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 2.21 k (2,214), accounting for 2.39% of the Rafiabad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 1.17 k (1,167), and the Sikh female population is around 1.05 k (1,047).

Rafiabad Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Muslim88,64995.69%
Sikh2,2142.39%
Hindu1,4931.61%
Christian1360.15%
Religion not stated1320.14%
Buddhist120.01%
Jain30%
Other religions and persuasions00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Rafiabad Urban Population

The Urban population of Rafiabad Tehsil is 7.02 k (7,015), with 3.94 k (3,939) being males and 3.08 k (3,076) being females, making up 7.57% of the Rafiabad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 781 females for every 1000 males.

Rafiabad Rural Population

The Rural population of Rafiabad Tehsil is 85.62 k (85,624), with 43.79 k (43,789) being males and 41.84 k (41,835) being females, making up 92.43% of the Rafiabad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Rafiabad Literacy Rate

Rafiabad Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.58% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rafiabad Tehsil is 75.59 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rafiabad Tehsil is 52.93 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Rafiabad Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.6%, while in the rural regions of Rafiabad Tehsil, it is around 63.71%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rafiabad

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 64.58 75.59 52.93
Urban Area 74.6 86.08 59.31
Rural Area 63.71 74.57 52.45

Literacy Rate by Religion in Rafiabad

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Muslim 63.62 74.67 52.15
Sikh 88.98 94.21 83.28
Hindu 81.92 90.23 51.85
Christian 65.14 75.93 54.55

Rafiabad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rafiabad Tehsil is 10 (10) with 9 (9) males and 1 (1) females, which is 0.01% of Rafiabad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 112 females for every 1000 males.

Rafiabad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rafiabad Tehsil is 860 (860) with 473 (473) males and 387 (387) females, which is 0.93% of Rafiabad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 819 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rafiabad

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 941
Urban Area 781
Rural Area 956

Sex Ratio by Religion in Rafiabad

Religion Sex Ratio
Muslim 959
Sikh 898
Hindu 310
Christian 943

Rafiabad Area & Households

The Total Area of Rafiabad Tehsil is 113.34 Square KM, with a population density of 817 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rafiabad Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Rafiabad Tehsil are 77.The Total Number of households in Rafiabad Tehsil are 14.18 k(14,178).

Rafiabad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Rafiabad Tehsil, there are about 36.62 k (36,615) workers, making up nearly 39.52% of the Rafiabad Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 24.56 k (24,559) are male workers, and about 12.06 k (12,056) are female workers.

Rafiabad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.03 Lac (1,03,285) 11.49%
2025 1.04 Lac (1,04,013) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 1.05 Lac (1,04,726) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 1.05 Lac (1,05,424) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 1.06 Lac (1,06,122) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 1.07 Lac (1,06,821) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 1.08 Lac (1,07,519) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 1.08 Lac (1,08,149) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 1.09 Lac (1,08,727) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 1.09 Lac (1,09,306) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 1.10 Lac (1,09,891) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 1.10 Lac (1,10,469) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 1.11 Lac (1,11,047) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Rafiabad Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.11 Lac (1,11,047), with a male population of 56.04 k (56,038) and a female population of 55.07 k (55,073). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Rafiabad Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Rafiabad Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Rafiabad is 92.64 k (92,639).

The estimated population of Rafiabad in 2024 is approximately 1.03 Lac (1,03,285).

Muslim constitute 95.69% of Rafiabad population, amounting to approximately 88.65 k (88,649) people.

Sikh constitute 2.39% of Rafiabad population, totaling around 2.21 k (2,214) people.

Muslim: 95.69%, Sikh: 2.39%, Hindu: 1.61%, Christian: 0.15%, Religion not stated: 0.14%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Rafiabad is 10 (0.01%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 860 (0.93%).

In Rafiabad, 7.02 k (7.57%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 85.62 k (92.43%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rafiabad is 64.58%, with male literacy at 75.59% and female literacy at 52.93%.

The sex ratio in Rafiabad is 941 females for every 1000 males.

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