Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Kulgam District

Kulgam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kulgam District has a population of 4.24 Lac (4,24,483) with 2.18 Lac (2,17,620) males and 2.07 Lac (2,06,863) females.The sex ratio in Kulgam is 951, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kulgam District is 71.50 k (71,501) which is 16.84% of Kulgam District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kulgam District is 886 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Kulgam District is listed as part of JAMMU & KASHMIR State in INDIA.

4.24 Lac

Toatl Population

2.18 Lac

Male Population

2.07 Lac

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Kulgam Population Census 2011
  2. Kulgam Population 2024
  3. Hindu Population
  4. Muslim Population
  5. All Religion Population
  6. Urban Population
  7. Rural Population
  8. Literacy Rate
  9. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  10. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  11. Sex Ratio
  12. Historical Census 1901 to 2011
  13. Population Projections Up to 2036

Kulgam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kulgam District current estimated population is projected to be 4.73 Lac (4,73,261), indicating a 11.49% increased from Kulgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.40 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.33 Lac.

Kulgam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kulgam District estimated population is projected to be 4.77 Lac (4,76,598), projecting a 12.28% increased from Kulgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.42 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.35 Lac.

Kulgam Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Kulgam District, with a total Muslim population of 4.18 Lac (4,18,076), accounting for 98.49% of the Kulgam District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.13 Lac (2,13,069), and the Muslim female population is around 2.05 Lac (2,05,007).

Kulgam Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Kulgam District, with a total Hindu population of 4.27 k (4,267), accounting for 1.01% of the Kulgam District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.32 k (3,324), and the Hindu female population is around 943 (943).

Kulgam Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Muslim4,18,07698.49%
Hindu4,2671.01%
Sikh1,0350.24%
Religion not stated5840.14%
Christian4600.11%
Buddhist270.01%
Jain250.01%
Other religions and persuasions90%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Kulgam Urban Population

The Urban population of Kulgam District is 80.61 k (80,613), with 42.05 k (42,046) being males and 38.57 k (38,567) being females, making up 18.99% of the Kulgam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 918 females for every 1000 males.

Kulgam Rural Population

The Rural population of Kulgam District is 3.44 Lac (3,43,870), with 1.76 Lac (1,75,574) being males and 1.68 Lac (1,68,296) being females, making up 81.01% of the Kulgam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Kulgam Literacy Rate

Kulgam District has a literacy rate of 59.23% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kulgam District is 69.59 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kulgam District is 48.49 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kulgam District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 66.75%, while in the rural regions of Kulgam District, it is around 57.41%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kulgam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 59.23 69.59 48.49
Urban Area 66.75 77.62 54.96
Rural Area 57.41 67.59 46.97

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kulgam

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Muslim 58.83 69.09 48.35
Hindu 87.73 93.52 64.16
Sikh 83.89 90.6 75.36
Religion not stated 64.07 72.18 52.57

Kulgam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kulgam District is 21 (21) with 11 (11) males and 10 (10) females, which is 0% of Kulgam District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 910 females for every 1000 males.

Kulgam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kulgam District is 26.53 k (26,525) with 13.89 k (13,888) males and 12.64 k (12,637) females, which is 6.25% of Kulgam District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 910 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kulgam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 951
Urban Area 918
Rural Area 959

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kulgam

Religion Sex Ratio
Muslim 963
Hindu 284
Sikh 782
Religion not stated 688

Kulgam Area & Households

The Total Area of Kulgam District is 410 Square KM, with a population density of 1,035 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kulgam District are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Kulgam District are 231.The Total Number of households in Kulgam District are 73.73 k(73,728).

Kulgam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kulgam District, there are about 1.60 Lac (1,59,990) workers, making up nearly 37.69% of the Kulgam District total population. Out of these, around 1.02 Lac (1,02,317) are male workers, and about 57.67 k (57,673) are female workers.

Kulgam - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Kulgam district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 73,234, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 4,24,483 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991*. The growth rate of 37.46% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 17.93%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Kulgam District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 73,234 to 4,24,483.
  • The year 1991* stands out with a growth rate of 37.46%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 73.23 k ---- ---- 38.95 k 34.29 k
1911 81.39 k 8.16 k 11.14236557 43.58 k 37.81 k
1921 86.07 k 4.68 k 5.744895201 46.60 k 39.48 k
1931 94.35 k 8.28 k 9.618914837 51.05 k 43.30 k
1941 99.81 k 5.47 k 5.792324243 54.34 k 45.48 k
1951 1.12 Lac 12.13 k 12.15460757 60.41 k 51.54 k
1961 1.24 Lac 12.13 k 10.83647473 64.72 k 59.36 k
1971 1.66 Lac 41.74 k 33.64120667 89.63 k 76.19 k
1981 2.11 Lac 45.01 k 27.14602757 1.12 Lac 99.07 k
1991* 2.90 Lac 78.97 k 37.45796396 1.51 Lac 1.39 Lac
2001 3.94 Lac 1.04 Lac 35.96292667 2.03 Lac 1.91 Lac
2011 4.24 Lac 30.46 k 7.729692964 2.18 Lac 2.07 Lac

Historical Population of Kulgam by Census Year 1901-2011

Kulgam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.73 Lac (4,73,261) 11.49% ↑
2025 4.77 Lac (4,76,598) 12.28% 0.79 % ↑
2026 4.80 Lac (4,79,866) 13.05% 0.77 % ↑
2027 4.83 Lac (4,83,065) 13.8% 0.75 % ↑
2028 4.86 Lac (4,86,264) 14.55% 0.75 % ↑
2029 4.89 Lac (4,89,463) 15.31% 0.76 % ↑
2030 4.93 Lac (4,92,662) 16.06% 0.75 % ↑
2031 4.96 Lac (4,95,552) 16.74% 0.68 % ↑
2032 4.98 Lac (4,98,200) 17.37% 0.63 % ↑
2033 5.01 Lac (5,00,849) 17.99% 0.62 % ↑
2034 5.04 Lac (5,03,532) 18.62% 0.63 % ↑
2035 5.06 Lac (5,06,181) 19.25% 0.63 % ↑
2036 5.09 Lac (5,08,830) 19.87% 0.62 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Kulgam District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.09 Lac (5,08,830), with a male population of 2.56 Lac (2,55,510) and a female population of 2.54 Lac (2,53,666). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Kulgam District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.79%.