Bhaderwah Population
As per the 2011 Census, Bhaderwah Tehsil has a population of 75.38 k (75,376) with 39.05 k (39,051) males and 36.33 k (36,325) females.The sex ratio in Bhaderwah is 931, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhaderwah Tehsil is 10.84 k (10,836) which is 14.38% of Bhaderwah Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhaderwah Tehsil is 907 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bhaderwah Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Doda District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in India.
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Bhaderwah Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Bhaderwah Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 84.04 k (84,038), indicating a 11.49% increased from Bhaderwah's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 43.08 k, and the estimated female population is 40.97 k.
Bhaderwah Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Bhaderwah Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 84.63 k (84,631), projecting a 12.28% increased from Bhaderwah's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 43.36 k, and the estimated female population is 41.30 k.
Bhaderwah Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Bhaderwah Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 43.74 k (43,735), accounting for 58.02% of the Bhaderwah Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 22.64 k (22,637), and the Hindu female population is around 21.10 k (21,098).
Bhaderwah Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bhaderwah Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 31.44 k (31,439), accounting for 41.71% of the Bhaderwah Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 16.26 k (16,256), and the Muslim female population is around 15.18 k (15,183).
Bhaderwah Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 43,735 | 58.02% |
| Muslim | 31,439 | 41.71% |
| Christian | 95 | 0.13% |
| Sikh | 86 | 0.11% |
| Religion not stated | 18 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 2 | 0% |
| Jain | 1 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBhaderwah Urban Population
The Urban population of Bhaderwah Tehsil is 11.08 k (11,084), with 5.71 k (5,705) being males and 5.38 k (5,379) being females, making up 14.7% of the Bhaderwah total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Bhaderwah Rural Population
The Rural population of Bhaderwah Tehsil is 64.29 k (64,292), with 33.35 k (33,346) being males and 30.95 k (30,946) being females, making up 85.3% of the Bhaderwah total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 929 females for every 1000 males.
Bhaderwah Literacy Rate
Bhaderwah Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.51% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhaderwah Tehsil is 87.15 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhaderwah Tehsil is 63.04 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Bhaderwah Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.6%, while in the rural regions of Bhaderwah Tehsil, it is around 73.53%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhaderwah
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.51 | 87.15 | 63.04 |
| Urban Area | 86.6 | 93.14 | 79.78 |
| Rural Area | 73.53 | 86.09 | 60.01 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bhaderwah
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76.44 | 88.61 | 63.44 |
| Muslim | 74.1 | 85.01 | 62.48 |
| Christian | 94.38 | 96.39 | 66.67 |
| Sikh | 88 | 94.34 | 72.73 |
Bhaderwah Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhaderwah Tehsil is 14.55 k (14,554) with 7.38 k (7,384) males and 7.17 k (7,170) females, which is 19.31% of Bhaderwah Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 972 females for every 1000 males.
Bhaderwah Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhaderwah Tehsil is 4.67 k (4,668) with 2.37 k (2,366) males and 2.30 k (2,302) females, which is 6.19% of Bhaderwah Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhaderwah
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 931 |
| Urban Area | 943 |
| Rural Area | 929 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bhaderwah
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 933 |
| Muslim | 934 |
| Christian | 92 |
| Sikh | 483 |
Bhaderwah Area & Households
The Total Area of Bhaderwah Tehsil is 112.17 Square KM, with a population density of 672 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bhaderwah Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Bhaderwah Tehsil are 119.The Total Number of households in Bhaderwah Tehsil are 13.99 k(13,994).
Bhaderwah Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bhaderwah Tehsil, there are about 32.83 k (32,827) workers, making up nearly 43.55% of the Bhaderwah Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 19.59 k (19,586) are male workers, and about 13.24 k (13,241) are female workers.
Bhaderwah - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 84.04 k (84,038) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 84.63 k (84,631) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 85.21 k (85,211) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 85.78 k (85,779) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 86.35 k (86,347) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 86.92 k (86,915) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 87.48 k (87,483) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 88.00 k (87,996) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 88.47 k (88,467) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 88.94 k (88,937) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 89.41 k (89,413) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 89.88 k (89,884) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 90.35 k (90,354) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bhaderwah Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 90.35 k (90,354), with a male population of 45.85 k (45,851) and a female population of 44.54 k (44,544). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Bhaderwah Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.