Handwara Population
As per the 2011 Census, Handwara Tehsil has a population of 2.69 Lac (2,69,311) with 1.42 Lac (1,41,882) males and 1.27 Lac (1,27,429) females.The sex ratio in Handwara is 899, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Handwara Tehsil is 51.35 k (51,354) which is 19.07% of Handwara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Handwara Tehsil is 902 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Handwara Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kupwara District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in India.
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Handwara Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Handwara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.00 Lac (3,00,258), indicating a 11.49% increased from Handwara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.57 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.44 Lac.
Handwara Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Handwara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.02 Lac (3,02,375), projecting a 12.28% increased from Handwara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.58 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.45 Lac.
Handwara Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Handwara Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.60 Lac (2,59,901), accounting for 96.51% of the Handwara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.34 Lac (1,34,003), and the Muslim female population is around 1.26 Lac (1,25,898).
Handwara Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Handwara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 6.17 k (6,166), accounting for 2.29% of the Handwara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.75 k (5,747), and the Hindu female population is around 419 (419).
Handwara Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 2,59,901 | 96.51% |
| Hindu | 6,166 | 2.29% |
| Sikh | 1,762 | 0.65% |
| Religion not stated | 981 | 0.36% |
| Christian | 448 | 0.17% |
| Jain | 23 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 22 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 8 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationHandwara Urban Population
The Urban population of Handwara Tehsil is 13.60 k (13,600), with 7.38 k (7,379) being males and 6.22 k (6,221) being females, making up 5.05% of the Handwara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 844 females for every 1000 males.
Handwara Rural Population
The Rural population of Handwara Tehsil is 2.56 Lac (2,55,711), with 1.35 Lac (1,34,503) being males and 1.21 Lac (1,21,208) being females, making up 94.95% of the Handwara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 902 females for every 1000 males.
Handwara Literacy Rate
Handwara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.39% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Handwara Tehsil is 75.62 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Handwara Tehsil is 51.88 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Handwara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.26%, while in the rural regions of Handwara Tehsil, it is around 63.67%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Handwara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.39 | 75.62 | 51.88 |
| Urban Area | 77.26 | 87.4 | 64.91 |
| Rural Area | 63.67 | 74.92 | 51.18 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Handwara
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 63.19 | 74.11 | 51.67 |
| Hindu | 96.28 | 98.38 | 62.5 |
| Sikh | 96.58 | 98.21 | 91.94 |
| Religion not stated | 65.85 | 78.81 | 52.23 |
Handwara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Handwara Tehsil is 117 (117) with 117 (117) males and 0 (0) females, which is 0.04% of Handwara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 0 females for every 1000 males.
Handwara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Handwara Tehsil is 15.80 k (15,801) with 8.30 k (8,302) males and 7.50 k (7,499) females, which is 5.87% of Handwara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Handwara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 899 |
| Urban Area | 844 |
| Rural Area | 902 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Handwara
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 940 |
| Hindu | 73 |
| Sikh | 369 |
| Religion not stated | 851 |
Handwara Area & Households
The Total Area of Handwara Tehsil is 291.47 Square KM, with a population density of 924 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Handwara Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Handwara Tehsil are 199.The Total Number of households in Handwara Tehsil are 39.49 k(39,485).
Handwara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Handwara Tehsil, there are about 72.13 k (72,132) workers, making up nearly 26.78% of the Handwara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 59.04 k (59,042) are male workers, and about 13.09 k (13,090) are female workers.
Handwara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.00 Lac (3,00,258) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.02 Lac (3,02,375) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.04 Lac (3,04,449) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.06 Lac (3,06,478) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.09 Lac (3,08,508) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.11 Lac (3,10,537) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.13 Lac (3,12,567) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.14 Lac (3,14,400) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.16 Lac (3,16,081) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.18 Lac (3,17,761) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.19 Lac (3,19,464) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.21 Lac (3,21,144) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.23 Lac (3,22,825) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Handwara Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.23 Lac (3,22,825), with a male population of 1.67 Lac (1,66,585) and a female population of 1.56 Lac (1,56,260). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Handwara Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.