Ganderbal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ganderbal District has a population of 2.97 Lac (2,97,446) with 1.59 Lac (1,58,720) males and 1.39 Lac (1,38,726) females.The sex ratio in Ganderbal is 875, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ganderbal District is 50.59 k (50,594) which is 17.01% of Ganderbal District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ganderbal District is 863 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Ganderbal District is listed as part of JAMMU & KASHMIR State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Ganderbal Population Census 2011
- Ganderbal Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Ganderbal Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ganderbal District current estimated population is projected to be 3.32 Lac (3,31,626), indicating a 11.49% increased from Ganderbal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.75 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.56 Lac.
Ganderbal Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ganderbal District estimated population is projected to be 3.34 Lac (3,33,964), projecting a 12.28% increased from Ganderbal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.76 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.58 Lac.
Ganderbal Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Ganderbal District, with a total Muslim population of 2.91 Lac (2,90,581), accounting for 97.69% of the Ganderbal District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.53 Lac (1,52,571), and the Muslim female population is around 1.38 Lac (1,38,010).
Ganderbal Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Ganderbal District, with a total Hindu population of 5.59 k (5,592), accounting for 1.88% of the Ganderbal District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.18 k (5,182), and the Hindu female population is around 410 (410).
Ganderbal Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 2,90,581 | 97.69% |
| Hindu | 5,592 | 1.88% |
| Sikh | 486 | 0.16% |
| Christian | 406 | 0.14% |
| Religion not stated | 344 | 0.12% |
| Buddhist | 25 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 8 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGanderbal Urban Population
The Urban population of Ganderbal District is 47.04 k (47,039), with 25.01 k (25,005) being males and 22.03 k (22,034) being females, making up 15.81% of the Ganderbal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 882 females for every 1000 males.
Ganderbal Rural Population
The Rural population of Ganderbal District is 2.50 Lac (2,50,407), with 1.34 Lac (1,33,715) being males and 1.17 Lac (1,16,692) being females, making up 84.19% of the Ganderbal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 873 females for every 1000 males.
Ganderbal Literacy Rate
Ganderbal District has a literacy rate of 58.04% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ganderbal District is 68.85 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ganderbal District is 45.71 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ganderbal District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 66.49%, while in the rural regions of Ganderbal District, it is around 56.47%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ganderbal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58.04 | 68.85 | 45.71 |
| Urban Area | 66.49 | 76.87 | 54.95 |
| Rural Area | 56.47 | 67.38 | 43.95 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ganderbal
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 57.07 | 67.54 | 45.61 |
| Hindu | 96.18 | 97.86 | 71.3 |
| Sikh | 94.75 | 96.26 | 63.64 |
| Christian | 66.95 | 76.72 | 48.36 |
Ganderbal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ganderbal District is 117 (117) with 105 (105) males and 12 (12) females, which is 0.04% of Ganderbal District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 115 females for every 1000 males.
Ganderbal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ganderbal District is 61.07 k (61,070) with 32.55 k (32,554) males and 28.52 k (28,516) females, which is 20.53% of Ganderbal District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 876 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ganderbal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 875 |
| Urban Area | 882 |
| Rural Area | 873 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ganderbal
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 905 |
| Hindu | 80 |
| Sikh | 62 |
| Christian | 593 |
Ganderbal Area & Households
The Total Area of Ganderbal District is 259 Square KM, with a population density of 1,148 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ganderbal District are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Ganderbal District are 115.The Total Number of households in Ganderbal District are 45.36 k(45,361).
Ganderbal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ganderbal District, there are about 1.01 Lac (1,00,890) workers, making up nearly 33.92% of the Ganderbal District total population. Out of these, around 73.31 k (73,305) are male workers, and about 27.59 k (27,585) are female workers.
Ganderbal - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Ganderbal district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 38,388, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 2,97,446 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991*. The growth rate of 49.61% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 21.01%.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.
Ganderbal District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 38,388 to 2,97,446.
- The year 1991* stands out with a growth rate of 49.61%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 38.39 k | ---- | ---- | 20.43 k | 17.96 k |
| 1911 | 42.56 k | 4.18 k | 10.8783995 | 22.80 k | 19.77 k |
| 1921 | 46.48 k | 3.92 k | 9.19791373 | 25.04 k | 21.44 k |
| 1931 | 53.17 k | 6.69 k | 14.39359711 | 28.95 k | 24.22 k |
| 1941 | 60.49 k | 7.32 k | 13.77494405 | 32.90 k | 27.59 k |
| 1951 | 69.06 k | 8.57 k | 14.16527532 | 37.41 k | 31.66 k |
| 1961 | 77.63 k | 8.57 k | 12.40624367 | 42.37 k | 35.26 k |
| 1971 | 92.22 k | 14.59 k | 18.78912791 | 50.06 k | 42.16 k |
| 1981 | 1.17 Lac | 25.18 k | 27.3000347 | 62.63 k | 54.76 k |
| 1991* | 1.76 Lac | 58.24 k | 49.61283233 | 92.73 k | 82.90 k |
| 2001 | 2.18 Lac | 42.28 k | 24.07021499 | 1.14 Lac | 1.04 Lac |
| 2011 | 2.97 Lac | 79.54 k | 36.50135149 | 1.59 Lac | 1.39 Lac |
Ganderbal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.32 Lac (3,31,626) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.34 Lac (3,33,964) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.36 Lac (3,36,254) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.38 Lac (3,38,496) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.41 Lac (3,40,738) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.43 Lac (3,42,979) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.45 Lac (3,45,221) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.47 Lac (3,47,246) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.49 Lac (3,49,102) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.51 Lac (3,50,958) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.53 Lac (3,52,838) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.55 Lac (3,54,694) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.57 Lac (3,56,550) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ganderbal District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.57 Lac (3,56,550), with a male population of 1.86 Lac (1,86,355) and a female population of 1.70 Lac (1,70,113). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Ganderbal District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.