Pulwama Population
As per the 2011 Census, Pulwama District has a population of 5.60 Lac (5,60,440) with 2.93 Lac (2,93,064) males and 2.67 Lac (2,67,376) females.The sex ratio in Pulwama is 913, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pulwama District is 97.37 k (97,374) which is 17.37% of Pulwama District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pulwama District is 830 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Pulwama District is listed as part of JAMMU & KASHMIR State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Pulwama Population Census 2011
- Pulwama 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
Pulwama Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Pulwama District current estimated population is projected to be 6.25 Lac (6,24,841), indicating a 11.49% increased from Pulwama's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.23 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.02 Lac.
Pulwama Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Pulwama District estimated population is projected to be 6.29 Lac (6,29,247), projecting a 12.28% increased from Pulwama's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.25 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.04 Lac.
Pulwama Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Pulwama District, with a total Muslim population of 5.35 Lac (5,35,159), accounting for 95.49% of the Pulwama District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.74 Lac (2,74,104), and the Muslim female population is around 2.61 Lac (2,61,055).
Pulwama Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Pulwama District, with a total Hindu population of 13.84 k (13,840), accounting for 2.47% of the Pulwama District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 12.52 k (12,515), and the Hindu female population is around 1.33 k (1,325).
Pulwama Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 5,35,159 | 95.49% |
| Hindu | 13,840 | 2.47% |
| Sikh | 9,440 | 1.68% |
| Christian | 1,109 | 0.2% |
| Religion not stated | 833 | 0.15% |
| Buddhist | 35 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 18 | 0% |
| Jain | 6 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPulwama Urban Population
The Urban population of Pulwama District is 80.46 k (80,462), with 44.97 k (44,968) being males and 35.49 k (35,494) being females, making up 14.36% of the Pulwama total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 790 females for every 1000 males.
Pulwama Rural Population
The Rural population of Pulwama District is 4.80 Lac (4,79,978), with 2.48 Lac (2,48,096) being males and 2.32 Lac (2,31,882) being females, making up 85.64% of the Pulwama total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 935 females for every 1000 males.
Pulwama Literacy Rate
Pulwama District has a literacy rate of 63.48% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pulwama District is 74.36 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pulwama District is 51.8 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Pulwama District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 73.15%, while in the rural regions of Pulwama District, it is around 61.85%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pulwama
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.48 | 74.36 | 51.8 |
| Urban Area | 73.15 | 82.79 | 60.71 |
| Rural Area | 61.85 | 72.79 | 50.46 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Pulwama
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 61.99 | 72.55 | 51.22 |
| Hindu | 96.4 | 98.37 | 74.93 |
| Sikh | 86.56 | 94.87 | 76.89 |
| Christian | 80.18 | 90.21 | 50.2 |
Pulwama Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pulwama District is 402 (402) with 397 (397) males and 5 (5) females, which is 0.07% of Pulwama District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 13 females for every 1000 males.
Pulwama Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pulwama District is 22.61 k (22,607) with 11.84 k (11,837) males and 10.77 k (10,770) females, which is 4.03% of Pulwama District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 910 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pulwama
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 913 |
| Urban Area | 790 |
| Rural Area | 935 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Pulwama
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 953 |
| Hindu | 106 |
| Sikh | 847 |
| Christian | 356 |
Pulwama Area & Households
The Total Area of Pulwama District is 1,086 Square KM, with a population density of 516 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pulwama District are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Pulwama District are 329.The Total Number of households in Pulwama District are 86.24 k(86,241).
Pulwama Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pulwama District, there are about 1.88 Lac (1,88,420) workers, making up nearly 33.62% of the Pulwama District total population. Out of these, around 1.38 Lac (1,38,428) are male workers, and about 49.99 k (49,992) are female workers.
Pulwama - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Pulwama district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,00,263, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 5,60,440 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 28.82% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 17.29%.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.
Pulwama District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 1,00,263 to 5,60,440.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 28.82%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 1.00 Lac | ---- | ---- | 53.32 k | 46.94 k |
| 1911 | 1.11 Lac | 11.17 k | 11.14269471 | 59.67 k | 51.77 k |
| 1921 | 1.18 Lac | 6.40 k | 5.74505317 | 63.79 k | 54.04 k |
| 1931 | 1.29 Lac | 11.33 k | 9.61837114 | 69.90 k | 59.28 k |
| 1941 | 1.37 Lac | 7.48 k | 5.792321806 | 74.39 k | 62.27 k |
| 1951 | 1.53 Lac | 16.61 k | 12.15414224 | 83.15 k | 70.12 k |
| 1961 | 1.70 Lac | 16.61 k | 10.83699808 | 92.28 k | 77.59 k |
| 1971 | 2.16 Lac | 45.97 k | 27.06112285 | 1.16 Lac | 99.74 k |
| 1981 | 2.78 Lac | 62.22 k | 28.82459229 | 1.46 Lac | 1.32 Lac |
| 1991* | 3.52 Lac | 74.10 k | 26.64904425 | 1.83 Lac | 1.69 Lac |
| 2001 | 4.41 Lac | 89.12 k | 25.30739392 | 2.27 Lac | 2.14 Lac |
| 2011 | 5.60 Lac | 1.19 Lac | 27.00470228 | 2.93 Lac | 2.67 Lac |
Pulwama - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.25 Lac (6,24,841) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.29 Lac (6,29,247) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.34 Lac (6,33,561) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.38 Lac (6,37,785) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.42 Lac (6,42,009) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.46 Lac (6,46,232) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.50 Lac (6,50,456) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.54 Lac (6,54,271) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.58 Lac (6,57,768) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 6.61 Lac (6,61,265) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 6.65 Lac (6,64,808) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 6.68 Lac (6,68,305) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 6.72 Lac (6,71,802) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pulwama District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.72 Lac (6,71,802), with a male population of 3.44 Lac (3,44,089) and a female population of 3.28 Lac (3,27,870). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Pulwama District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.79%.