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.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Kulgam Population Census 2011
- Kulgam Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 4,18,076 | 98.49% |
| Hindu | 4,267 | 1.01% |
| Sikh | 1,035 | 0.24% |
| Religion not stated | 584 | 0.14% |
| Christian | 460 | 0.11% |
| Buddhist | 27 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 25 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 9 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKulgam 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 |
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 0.7%.