Awantipora Population

As per the 2011 Census, Awantipora Tehsil has a population of 86.51 k (86,507) with 47.15 k (47,151) males and 39.36 k (39,356) females.The sex ratio in Awantipora is 835, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Awantipora Tehsil is 15.11 k (15,110) which is 17.47% of Awantipora Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Awantipora Tehsil is 819 females for every 1000 males.

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

Awantipora Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Awantipora Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 96.45 k (96,448), indicating a 11.49% increased from Awantipora's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 52.02 k, and the estimated female population is 44.39 k.

Awantipora Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Awantipora Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 97.13 k (97,128), projecting a 12.28% increased from Awantipora's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 52.35 k, and the estimated female population is 44.75 k.

Awantipora Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Awantipora Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 79.33 k (79,330), accounting for 91.7% of the Awantipora Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 40.84 k (40,844), and the Muslim female population is around 38.49 k (38,486).

Awantipora Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Awantipora Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 6.23 k (6,226), accounting for 7.2% of the Awantipora Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.69 k (5,694), and the Hindu female population is around 532 (532).

Awantipora Religion Wise Population

Awantipora Urban Population

The Urban population of Awantipora Tehsil is 12.65 k (12,647), with 8.98 k (8,982) being males and 3.67 k (3,665) being females, making up 14.62% of the Awantipora total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 409 females for every 1000 males.

Awantipora Rural Population

The Rural population of Awantipora Tehsil is 73.86 k (73,860), with 38.17 k (38,169) being males and 35.69 k (35,691) being females, making up 85.38% of the Awantipora total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 936 females for every 1000 males.

Awantipora Literacy Rate

Awantipora Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.03% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Awantipora Tehsil is 79.76 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Awantipora Tehsil is 54.04 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Awantipora Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.75%, while in the rural regions of Awantipora Tehsil, it is around 65.61%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Awantipora

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	68.03	79.76	54.04
Urban Area	81.75	91.19	55.53
Rural Area	65.61	76.85	53.9

Literacy Rate by Religion in Awantipora

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Muslim	64.93	76.2	53.33
Hindu	98.92	99.46	92.01
Sikh	93.83	98.32	85.35
Religion not stated	69.9	76.72	61.11

Awantipora Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Awantipora Tehsil is 94 (94) with 90 (90) males and 4 (4) females, which is 0.11% of Awantipora Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 45 females for every 1000 males.

Awantipora Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Awantipora Tehsil is 575 (575) with 317 (317) males and 258 (258) females, which is 0.66% of Awantipora Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 814 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Awantipora

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	835
Urban Area	409
Rural Area	936

Sex Ratio by Religion in Awantipora

Religion	Sex Ratio
Muslim	943
Hindu	94
Sikh	536
Religion not stated	742

Awantipora Area & Households

The Total Area of Awantipora Tehsil is 116.92 Square KM, with a population density of 740 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Awantipora Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Awantipora Tehsil are 46.The Total Number of households in Awantipora Tehsil are 12.09 k(12,091).

Awantipora Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Awantipora Tehsil, there are about 29.90 k (29,900) workers, making up nearly 34.56% of the Awantipora Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 23.34 k (23,335) are male workers, and about 6.57 k (6,565) are female workers.

Awantipora - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Awantipora Census Frequently Asked Questions