Ganderbal Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ganderbal Tehsil has a population of 85.82 k (85,818) with 45.14 k (45,140) males and 40.68 k (40,678) females.The sex ratio in Ganderbal is 902, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ganderbal Tehsil is 14.34 k (14,335) which is 16.7% of Ganderbal Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ganderbal Tehsil is 838 females for every 1000 males.

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

Ganderbal Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Ganderbal Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 95.68 k (95,680), indicating a 11.49% increased from Ganderbal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 49.80 k, and the estimated female population is 45.88 k.

Ganderbal Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Ganderbal Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 96.36 k (96,355), projecting a 12.28% increased from Ganderbal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 50.12 k, and the estimated female population is 46.25 k.

Ganderbal Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Ganderbal Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 83.91 k (83,906), accounting for 97.77% of the Ganderbal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 43.43 k (43,429), and the Muslim female population is around 40.48 k (40,477).

Ganderbal Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Ganderbal Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.61 k (1,613), accounting for 1.88% of the Ganderbal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.51 k (1,513), and the Hindu female population is around 100 (100).

Ganderbal Religion Wise Population

Ganderbal Urban Population

The Urban population of Ganderbal Tehsil is 36.57 k (36,568), with 19.43 k (19,429) being males and 17.14 k (17,139) being females, making up 42.61% of the Ganderbal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 883 females for every 1000 males.

Ganderbal Rural Population

The Rural population of Ganderbal Tehsil is 49.25 k (49,250), with 25.71 k (25,711) being males and 23.54 k (23,539) being females, making up 57.39% of the Ganderbal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 916 females for every 1000 males.

Ganderbal Literacy Rate

Ganderbal Tehsil has a literacy rate of 61.36% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ganderbal Tehsil is 72.45 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ganderbal Tehsil is 49.24 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ganderbal Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 66.73%, while in the rural regions of Ganderbal Tehsil, it is around 57.47%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ganderbal

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	61.36	72.45	49.24
Urban Area	66.73	77.45	54.85
Rural Area	57.47	68.79	45.23

Literacy Rate by Religion in Ganderbal

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Muslim	60.51	71.31	49.18
Hindu	96.64	98.2	67.9
Religion not stated	69.66	75	62.16
Christian	73.97	88.37	53.33

Ganderbal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ganderbal Tehsil is 60 (60) with 60 (60) males and 0 (0) females, which is 0.07% of Ganderbal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 0 females for every 1000 males.

Ganderbal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ganderbal Tehsil is 1.85 k (1,852) with 966 (966) males and 886 (886) females, which is 2.16% of Ganderbal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 918 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ganderbal

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	902
Urban Area	883
Rural Area	916

Sex Ratio by Religion in Ganderbal

Religion	Sex Ratio
Muslim	933
Hindu	67
Religion not stated	644
Christian	778

Ganderbal Area & Households

The Total Area of Ganderbal Tehsil is 85.96 Square KM, with a population density of 998 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ganderbal Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Ganderbal Tehsil are 31.The Total Number of households in Ganderbal Tehsil are 13.42 k(13,415).

Ganderbal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ganderbal Tehsil, there are about 33.70 k (33,700) workers, making up nearly 39.27% of the Ganderbal Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 21.59 k (21,586) are male workers, and about 12.11 k (12,114) are female workers.

Ganderbal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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