Sanku Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sanku Tehsil has a population of 40.55 k (40,548) with 21.35 k (21,346) males and 19.20 k (19,202) females.The sex ratio in Sanku is 900, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sanku Tehsil is 6.34 k (6,343) which is 15.64% of Sanku Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sanku Tehsil is 981 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sanku Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kargil District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in India.
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Sanku Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sanku Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 45.21 k (45,208), indicating a 11.49% increased from Sanku's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 23.55 k, and the estimated female population is 21.66 k.
Sanku Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sanku Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 45.53 k (45,527), projecting a 12.28% increased from Sanku's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 23.70 k, and the estimated female population is 21.83 k.
Sanku Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Sanku Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 38.90 k (38,898), accounting for 95.93% of the Sanku Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 19.97 k (19,967), and the Muslim female population is around 18.93 k (18,931).
Sanku Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Sanku Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.16 k (1,161), accounting for 2.86% of the Sanku Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.11 k (1,111), and the Hindu female population is around 50 (50).
Sanku Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 38,898 | 95.93% |
| Hindu | 1,161 | 2.86% |
| Buddhist | 385 | 0.95% |
| Christian | 57 | 0.14% |
| Religion not stated | 34 | 0.08% |
| Sikh | 11 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 2 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSanku Urban Population
The Urban population of Sanku Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Sanku total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Sanku Rural Population
The Rural population of Sanku Tehsil is 40.55 k (40,548), with 21.35 k (21,346) being males and 19.20 k (19,202) being females, making up 100% of the Sanku total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 900 females for every 1000 males.
Sanku Literacy Rate
Sanku Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.98% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sanku Tehsil is 75.62 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sanku Tehsil is 50.85 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sanku Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Sanku Tehsil, it is around 63.98%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sanku
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.98 | 75.62 | 50.85 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 63.98 | 75.62 | 50.85 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sanku
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 63.01 | 74.44 | 50.88 |
| Hindu | 96.07 | 97.55 | 57.14 |
| Buddhist | 45.26 | 44.71 | 45.86 |
| Christian | 73.58 | 88.57 | 44.44 |
Sanku Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Sanku Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Sanku Tehsil.
Sanku Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sanku Tehsil is 36.48 k (36,475) with 18.66 k (18,657) males and 17.82 k (17,818) females, which is 89.96% of Sanku Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sanku
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 900 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 900 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sanku
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 949 |
| Hindu | 46 |
| Buddhist | 965 |
| Christian | 500 |
Sanku Area & Households
The Total Area of Sanku Tehsil is 60.49 Square KM, with a population density of 670 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Sanku Tehsil are 36.The Total Number of households in Sanku Tehsil are 5.14 k(5,144).
Sanku Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sanku Tehsil, there are about 12.34 k (12,335) workers, making up nearly 30.42% of the Sanku Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 9.68 k (9,678) are male workers, and about 2.66 k (2,657) are female workers.
Sanku - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.21 k (45,208) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 45.53 k (45,527) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 45.84 k (45,839) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 46.14 k (46,144) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 46.45 k (46,450) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 46.76 k (46,756) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 47.06 k (47,061) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 47.34 k (47,337) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 47.59 k (47,590) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 47.84 k (47,843) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 48.10 k (48,099) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 48.35 k (48,353) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 48.61 k (48,606) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sanku Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 48.61 k (48,606), with a male population of 25.06 k (25,063) and a female population of 23.55 k (23,547). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Sanku Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.