Billawar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Billawar Tehsil has a population of 1.51 Lac (1,50,882) with 79.70 k (79,699) males and 71.18 k (71,183) females.The sex ratio in Billawar is 894, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Billawar Tehsil is 22.65 k (22,649) which is 15.01% of Billawar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Billawar Tehsil is 868 females for every 1000 males.

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

Billawar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Billawar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.68 Lac (1,68,220), indicating a 11.49% increased from Billawar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 87.93 k, and the estimated female population is 80.28 k.

Billawar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Billawar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.69 Lac (1,69,407), projecting a 12.28% increased from Billawar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 88.49 k, and the estimated female population is 80.93 k.

Billawar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Billawar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.28 Lac (1,27,854), accounting for 84.74% of the Billawar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 67.54 k (67,539), and the Hindu female population is around 60.32 k (60,315).

Billawar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Billawar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 22.67 k (22,666), accounting for 15.02% of the Billawar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.97 k (11,970), and the Muslim female population is around 10.70 k (10,696).

Billawar Religion Wise Population

Billawar Urban Population

The Urban population of Billawar Tehsil is 4.98 k (4,978), with 2.63 k (2,627) being males and 2.35 k (2,351) being females, making up 3.3% of the Billawar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 895 females for every 1000 males.

Billawar Rural Population

The Rural population of Billawar Tehsil is 1.46 Lac (1,45,904), with 77.07 k (77,072) being males and 68.83 k (68,832) being females, making up 96.7% of the Billawar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 894 females for every 1000 males.

Billawar Literacy Rate

Billawar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.67% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Billawar Tehsil is 77.32 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Billawar Tehsil is 54.8 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Billawar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.92%, while in the rural regions of Billawar Tehsil, it is around 66.21%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Billawar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	66.67	77.32	54.8
Urban Area	79.92	86.51	72.57
Rural Area	66.21	77	54.18

Literacy Rate by Religion in Billawar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	68.64	78.92	57.2
Muslim	55.02	68.02	40.48
Christian	64.94	59.15	69.88
Religion not stated	73.81	78.57	64.29

Billawar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Billawar Tehsil is 30.85 k (30,848) with 16.26 k (16,261) males and 14.59 k (14,587) females, which is 20.45% of Billawar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 898 females for every 1000 males.

Billawar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Billawar Tehsil is 13.58 k (13,581) with 7.09 k (7,092) males and 6.49 k (6,489) females, which is 9% of Billawar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 915 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Billawar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	894
Urban Area	895
Rural Area	894

Sex Ratio by Religion in Billawar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	894
Muslim	894
Christian	1317
Religion not stated	500

Billawar Area & Households

The Total Area of Billawar Tehsil is 675.12 Square KM, with a population density of 223 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Billawar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Billawar Tehsil are 66.The Total Number of households in Billawar Tehsil are 28.69 k(28,687).

Billawar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Billawar Tehsil, there are about 50.06 k (50,058) workers, making up nearly 33.18% of the Billawar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 38.90 k (38,898) are male workers, and about 11.16 k (11,160) are female workers.

Billawar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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