Devsar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Devsar Tehsil has a population of 31.89 k (31,893) with 16.87 k (16,873) males and 15.02 k (15,020) females.The sex ratio in Devsar is 891, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Devsar Tehsil is 4.68 k (4,682) which is 14.68% of Devsar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Devsar Tehsil is 874 females for every 1000 males.

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

31.89 k

Toatl Population

16.87 k

Male Population

15.02 k

Female Population

Devsar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Devsar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 35.56 k (35,558), indicating a 11.49% increased from Devsar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 18.62 k, and the estimated female population is 16.94 k.

Devsar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Devsar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 35.81 k (35,809), projecting a 12.28% increased from Devsar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 18.73 k, and the estimated female population is 17.08 k.

Devsar Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Devsar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 30.63 k (30,628), accounting for 96.03% of the Devsar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 15.67 k (15,672), and the Muslim female population is around 14.96 k (14,956).

Devsar Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Devsar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.14 k (1,142), accounting for 3.58% of the Devsar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.10 k (1,100), and the Hindu female population is around 42 (42).

Devsar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Muslim30,62896.03%
Hindu1,1423.58%
Sikh530.17%
Religion not stated360.11%
Christian310.1%
Buddhist30.01%
Jain00%
Other religions and persuasions00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Devsar Urban Population

The Urban population of Devsar Tehsil is 9.77 k (9,765), with 5.53 k (5,529) being males and 4.24 k (4,236) being females, making up 30.62% of the Devsar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 767 females for every 1000 males.

Devsar Rural Population

The Rural population of Devsar Tehsil is 22.13 k (22,128), with 11.34 k (11,344) being males and 10.78 k (10,784) being females, making up 69.38% of the Devsar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Devsar Literacy Rate

Devsar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.81% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Devsar Tehsil is 78.02 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Devsar Tehsil is 54.27 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Devsar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 67.24%, while in the rural regions of Devsar Tehsil, it is around 66.62%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Devsar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 66.81 78.02 54.27
Urban Area 67.24 78.78 51.94
Rural Area 66.62 77.62 55.21

Literacy Rate by Religion in Devsar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Muslim 65.39 76.26 54.17
Hindu 97.52 98.17 78.95
Sikh 100 100 0
Religion not stated 75 70 87.5

Devsar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Devsar Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Devsar Tehsil.

Devsar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Devsar Tehsil is 601 (601) with 306 (306) males and 295 (295) females, which is 1.88% of Devsar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Devsar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 891
Urban Area 767
Rural Area 951

Sex Ratio by Religion in Devsar

Religion Sex Ratio
Muslim 955
Hindu 39
Sikh 0
Religion not stated 440

Devsar Area & Households

The Total Area of Devsar Tehsil is 20.37 Square KM, with a population density of 1,566 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Devsar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Devsar Tehsil are 16.The Total Number of households in Devsar Tehsil are 4.92 k(4,924).

Devsar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Devsar Tehsil, there are about 11.33 k (11,325) workers, making up nearly 35.51% of the Devsar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 8.21 k (8,213) are male workers, and about 3.11 k (3,112) are female workers.

Devsar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 35.56 k (35,558) 11.49%
2025 35.81 k (35,809) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 36.06 k (36,055) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 36.30 k (36,295) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 36.54 k (36,535) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 36.78 k (36,776) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 37.02 k (37,016) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 37.23 k (37,233) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 37.43 k (37,432) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 37.63 k (37,631) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 37.83 k (37,833) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 38.03 k (38,032) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 38.23 k (38,231) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Devsar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 38.23 k (38,231), with a male population of 19.81 k (19,811) and a female population of 18.42 k (18,419). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Devsar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Devsar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Devsar is 31.89 k (31,893).

The estimated population of Devsar in 2024 is approximately 35.56 k (35,558).

Muslim constitute 96.03% of Devsar population, amounting to approximately 30.63 k (30,628) people.

Hindu constitute 3.58% of Devsar population, totaling around 1.14 k (1,142) people.

Muslim: 96.03%, Hindu: 3.58%, Sikh: 0.17%, Religion not stated: 0.11%, Christian: 0.1%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Devsar is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 601 (1.88%).

In Devsar, 9.77 k (30.62%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 22.13 k (69.38%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Devsar is 66.81%, with male literacy at 78.02% and female literacy at 54.27%.

The sex ratio in Devsar is 891 females for every 1000 males.

Devsar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.7% up to 2036.