Kulgam Population in 2026
In 2026, Kulgam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.23 Lac (3,23,058), indicating a 13.05% increased from Kulgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.63 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.60 Lac.
Kulgam Estimated Population in 2027
In the year 2027, Kulgam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.25 Lac (3,25,212), projecting a 13.8% increased from Kulgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2027, the estimated male population is 1.64 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.62 Lac.
Kulgam Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Kulgam Tehsil has a population of 2.86 Lac (2,85,773) with 1.46 Lac (1,45,794) males and 1.40 Lac (1,39,979) females.The sex ratio in Kulgam is 961, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kulgam Tehsil is 46.40 k (46,399) which is 16.24% of Kulgam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kulgam Tehsil is 887 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kulgam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kulgam District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in India.
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Kulgam Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Kulgam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.81 Lac (2,81,481), accounting for 98.5% of the Kulgam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.43 Lac (1,42,903), and the Muslim female population is around 1.39 Lac (1,38,578).
Kulgam Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Kulgam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.62 k (2,621), accounting for 0.92% of the Kulgam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.95 k (1,954), and the Hindu female population is around 667 (667).
Kulgam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 2,81,481 | 98.5% |
| Hindu | 2,621 | 0.92% |
| Sikh | 966 | 0.34% |
| Christian | 349 | 0.12% |
| Religion not stated | 325 | 0.11% |
| Buddhist | 16 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 9 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 6 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKulgam Urban Population
The Urban population of Kulgam Tehsil is 70.85 k (70,848), with 36.52 k (36,517) being males and 34.33 k (34,331) being females, making up 24.79% of the Kulgam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 941 females for every 1000 males.
Kulgam Rural Population
The Rural population of Kulgam Tehsil is 2.15 Lac (2,14,925), with 1.09 Lac (1,09,277) being males and 1.06 Lac (1,05,648) being females, making up 75.21% of the Kulgam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Kulgam Literacy Rate
Kulgam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 62.31% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kulgam Tehsil is 73.28 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kulgam Tehsil is 51.06 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kulgam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 66.68%, while in the rural regions of Kulgam Tehsil, it is around 60.84%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kulgam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 62.31 | 73.28 | 51.06 |
| Urban Area | 66.68 | 77.44 | 55.34 |
| Rural Area | 60.84 | 71.86 | 49.65 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kulgam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 61.98 | 72.9 | 50.91 |
| Hindu | 86.66 | 93.03 | 65.38 |
| Sikh | 83.13 | 89.47 | 75.85 |
| Christian | 67.68 | 79.21 | 50.42 |
Kulgam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kulgam Tehsil is 3 (3) with 1 (1) males and 2 (2) females, which is 0% of Kulgam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 2000 females for every 1000 males.
Kulgam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kulgam Tehsil is 7.58 k (7,582) with 3.99 k (3,988) males and 3.59 k (3,594) females, which is 2.65% of Kulgam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 902 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kulgam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 961 |
| Urban Area | 941 |
| Rural Area | 967 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kulgam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 970 |
| Hindu | 342 |
| Sikh | 858 |
| Christian | 737 |
Kulgam Area & Households
The Total Area of Kulgam Tehsil is 265.36 Square KM, with a population density of 1,077 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kulgam Tehsil are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Kulgam Tehsil are 163.The Total Number of households in Kulgam Tehsil are 49.70 k(49,700).
Kulgam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kulgam Tehsil, there are about 1.06 Lac (1,06,293) workers, making up nearly 37.19% of the Kulgam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 68.71 k (68,707) are male workers, and about 37.59 k (37,586) are female workers.
Kulgam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.23 Lac (3,23,058) | 13.05% | ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.25 Lac (3,25,212) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.27 Lac (3,27,366) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.30 Lac (3,29,519) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.32 Lac (3,31,673) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.34 Lac (3,33,618) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.35 Lac (3,35,402) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.37 Lac (3,37,185) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.39 Lac (3,38,991) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.41 Lac (3,40,774) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.43 Lac (3,42,558) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kulgam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.43 Lac (3,42,558), with a male population of 1.71 Lac (1,71,178) and a female population of 1.72 Lac (1,71,650). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Kulgam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.