Akhnoor Population

As per the 2011 Census, Akhnoor Tehsil has a population of 2.50 Lac (2,50,446) with 1.34 Lac (1,33,592) males and 1.17 Lac (1,16,854) females.The sex ratio in Akhnoor is 875, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Akhnoor Tehsil is 31.98 k (31,975) which is 12.77% of Akhnoor Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Akhnoor Tehsil is 783 females for every 1000 males.

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

Akhnoor Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Akhnoor Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.79 Lac (2,79,225), indicating a 11.49% increased from Akhnoor's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.47 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.32 Lac.

Akhnoor Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Akhnoor Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.81 Lac (2,81,194), projecting a 12.28% increased from Akhnoor's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.48 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.33 Lac.

Akhnoor Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Akhnoor Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.37 Lac (2,37,277), accounting for 94.74% of the Akhnoor Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.26 Lac (1,26,258), and the Hindu female population is around 1.11 Lac (1,11,019).

Akhnoor Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Akhnoor Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 6.15 k (6,145), accounting for 2.45% of the Akhnoor Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.28 k (3,282), and the Muslim female population is around 2.86 k (2,863).

Akhnoor Religion Wise Population

Akhnoor Urban Population

The Urban population of Akhnoor Tehsil is 31.62 k (31,621), with 19.48 k (19,478) being males and 12.14 k (12,143) being females, making up 12.63% of the Akhnoor total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 624 females for every 1000 males.

Akhnoor Rural Population

The Rural population of Akhnoor Tehsil is 2.19 Lac (2,18,825), with 1.14 Lac (1,14,114) being males and 1.05 Lac (1,04,711) being females, making up 87.37% of the Akhnoor total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 918 females for every 1000 males.

Akhnoor Literacy Rate

Akhnoor Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.09% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Akhnoor Tehsil is 85.84 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Akhnoor Tehsil is 69.37 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Akhnoor Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.56%, while in the rural regions of Akhnoor Tehsil, it is around 76.52%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Akhnoor

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	78.09	85.84	69.37
Urban Area	88.56	93.29	80.79
Rural Area	76.52	84.49	68.03

Literacy Rate by Religion in Akhnoor

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	78.61	86.38	69.92
Muslim	50.55	59.61	40.13
Sikh	88.87	93.46	82.37
Christian	73.16	80.92	62.86

Akhnoor Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Akhnoor Tehsil is 67.41 k (67,406) with 34.83 k (34,830) males and 32.58 k (32,576) females, which is 26.91% of Akhnoor Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 936 females for every 1000 males.

Akhnoor Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Akhnoor Tehsil is 4.80 k (4,796) with 2.54 k (2,537) males and 2.26 k (2,259) females, which is 1.91% of Akhnoor Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 891 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Akhnoor

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	875
Urban Area	624
Rural Area	918

Sex Ratio by Religion in Akhnoor

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	880
Muslim	873
Sikh	696
Christian	793

Akhnoor Area & Households

The Total Area of Akhnoor Tehsil is 969.5 Square KM, with a population density of 258 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Akhnoor Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Akhnoor Tehsil are 226.The Total Number of households in Akhnoor Tehsil are 54.13 k(54,133).

Akhnoor Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Akhnoor Tehsil, there are about 85.04 k (85,043) workers, making up nearly 33.96% of the Akhnoor Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 68.24 k (68,238) are male workers, and about 16.81 k (16,805) are female workers.

Akhnoor - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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