Atholi (Paddar) Population

As per the 2011 Census, Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil has a population of 21.55 k (21,548) with 11.28 k (11,277) males and 10.27 k (10,271) females.The sex ratio in Atholi (Paddar) is 911, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil is 3.40 k (3,400) which is 15.78% of Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil is 889 females for every 1000 males.

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

21.55 k

Toatl Population

11.28 k

Male Population

10.27 k

Female Population

Atholi (Paddar) Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 24.03 k (24,025), indicating a 11.49% increased from Atholi (Paddar)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 12.44 k, and the estimated female population is 11.58 k.

Atholi (Paddar) Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 24.19 k (24,194), projecting a 12.28% increased from Atholi (Paddar)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 12.52 k, and the estimated female population is 11.68 k.

Atholi (Paddar) Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 18.02 k (18,021), accounting for 83.63% of the Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 9.47 k (9,472), and the Hindu female population is around 8.55 k (8,549).

Atholi (Paddar) Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 2.04 k (2,038), accounting for 9.46% of the Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 1.03 k (1,029), and the Buddhist female population is around 1.01 k (1,009).

Atholi (Paddar) Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu18,02183.63%
Buddhist2,0389.46%
Muslim1,4736.84%
Sikh100.05%
Christian40.02%
Jain10%
Religion not stated10%
Other religions and persuasions00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Atholi (Paddar) Urban Population

The Urban population of Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Atholi (Paddar) total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Atholi (Paddar) Rural Population

The Rural population of Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil is 21.55 k (21,548), with 11.28 k (11,277) being males and 10.27 k (10,271) being females, making up 100% of the Atholi (Paddar) total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 911 females for every 1000 males.

Atholi (Paddar) Literacy Rate

Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil has a literacy rate of 56.16% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil is 69.22 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil is 41.89 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil, it is around 56.16%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Atholi (Paddar)

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 56.16 69.22 41.89
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 56.16 69.22 41.89

Literacy Rate by Religion in Atholi (Paddar)

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 56.19 70.07 40.76
Buddhist 53.81 62.93 44.99
Muslim 59.13 66.67 51.2
Sikh 77.78 100 60

Atholi (Paddar) Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil is 2.12 k (2,116) with 1.10 k (1,098) males and 1.02 k (1,018) females, which is 9.82% of Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 928 females for every 1000 males.

Atholi (Paddar) Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil is 2.21 k (2,214) with 1.13 k (1,128) males and 1.09 k (1,086) females, which is 10.27% of Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 963 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Atholi (Paddar)

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 911
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 911

Sex Ratio by Religion in Atholi (Paddar)

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 903
Buddhist 981
Muslim 916
Sikh 1500

Atholi (Paddar) Area & Households

The Total Area of Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil is 248.11 Square KM, with a population density of 87 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil are 32.The Total Number of households in Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil are 4.26 k(4,259).

Atholi (Paddar) Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil, there are about 6.73 k (6,727) workers, making up nearly 31.22% of the Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 5.38 k (5,384) are male workers, and about 1.34 k (1,343) are female workers.

Atholi (Paddar) - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 24.03 k (24,025) 11.49%
2025 24.19 k (24,194) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 24.36 k (24,360) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 24.52 k (24,522) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 24.69 k (24,685) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 24.85 k (24,847) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 25.01 k (25,009) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 25.16 k (25,156) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 25.29 k (25,291) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 25.43 k (25,425) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 25.56 k (25,561) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 25.70 k (25,696) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 25.83 k (25,830) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 25.83 k (25,830), with a male population of 13.24 k (13,241) and a female population of 12.60 k (12,595). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Atholi (Paddar) Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Atholi (Paddar) Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Atholi (Paddar) is 21.55 k (21,548).

The estimated population of Atholi (Paddar) in 2024 is approximately 24.03 k (24,025).

Hindu constitute 83.63% of Atholi (Paddar) population, amounting to approximately 18.02 k (18,021) people.

Buddhist constitute 9.46% of Atholi (Paddar) population, totaling around 2.04 k (2,038) people.

Hindu: 83.63%, Buddhist: 9.46%, Muslim: 6.84%, Sikh: 0.05%, Christian: 0.02%, Jain: 0%, Religion not stated: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Atholi (Paddar) is 2.12 k (9.82%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.21 k (10.27%).

In Atholi (Paddar), 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 21.55 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Atholi (Paddar) is 56.16%, with male literacy at 69.22% and female literacy at 41.89%.

The sex ratio in Atholi (Paddar) is 911 females for every 1000 males.

Atholi (Paddar) population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.7% up to 2036.