Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Punch District

Punch Population

As per the 2011 Census, Punch District has a population of 4.77 Lac (4,76,835) with 2.52 Lac (2,51,899) males and 2.25 Lac (2,24,936) females.The sex ratio in Punch is 893, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Punch District is 84.67 k (84,674) which is 17.76% of Punch District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Punch District is 893 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Punch District is listed as part of JAMMU & KASHMIR State in INDIA.

4.77 Lac

Toatl Population

2.52 Lac

Male Population

2.25 Lac

Female Population

Punch Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Punch District current estimated population is projected to be 5.32 Lac (5,31,629), indicating a 11.49% increased from Punch's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.78 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.54 Lac.

Punch Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Punch District estimated population is projected to be 5.35 Lac (5,35,377), projecting a 12.28% increased from Punch's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.80 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.56 Lac.

Punch Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Punch District, with a total Muslim population of 4.31 Lac (4,31,279), accounting for 90.45% of the Punch District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.21 Lac (2,20,636), and the Muslim female population is around 2.11 Lac (2,10,643).

Punch Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Punch District, with a total Hindu population of 32.60 k (32,604), accounting for 6.84% of the Punch District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 23.68 k (23,684), and the Hindu female population is around 8.92 k (8,920).

Punch Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Muslim4,31,27990.45%
Hindu32,6046.84%
Sikh11,1882.35%
Christian9580.2%
Religion not stated7110.15%
Buddhist830.02%
Jain100%
Other religions and persuasions20%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Punch Urban Population

The Urban population of Punch District is 38.63 k (38,630), with 22.13 k (22,125) being males and 16.51 k (16,505) being females, making up 8.1% of the Punch total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 746 females for every 1000 males.

Punch Rural Population

The Rural population of Punch District is 4.38 Lac (4,38,205), with 2.30 Lac (2,29,774) being males and 2.08 Lac (2,08,431) being females, making up 91.9% of the Punch total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 908 females for every 1000 males.

Punch Literacy Rate

Punch District has a literacy rate of 66.74% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Punch District is 78.84 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Punch District is 53.19 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Punch District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.26%, while in the rural regions of Punch District, it is around 64.68%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Punch

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 66.74 78.84 53.19
Urban Area 88.26 94.16 80.18
Rural Area 64.68 77.23 50.9

Literacy Rate by Religion in Punch

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Muslim 63.53 75.88 50.77
Hindu 94.43 97.41 85.97
Sikh 93.4 96.5 89.09
Christian 79.21 87.98 62.19

Punch Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Punch District is 556 (556) with 406 (406) males and 150 (150) females, which is 0.12% of Punch District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 370 females for every 1000 males.

Punch Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Punch District is 1.76 Lac (1,76,101) with 90.27 k (90,274) males and 85.83 k (85,827) females, which is 36.93% of Punch District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Punch

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 893
Urban Area 746
Rural Area 908

Sex Ratio by Religion in Punch

Religion Sex Ratio
Muslim 955
Hindu 377
Sikh 723
Christian 561

Punch Area & Households

The Total Area of Punch District is 1,674 Square KM, with a population density of 285 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Punch District are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Punch District are 178.The Total Number of households in Punch District are 90.26 k(90,261).

Punch Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Punch District, there are about 1.61 Lac (1,61,393) workers, making up nearly 33.85% of the Punch District total population. Out of these, around 1.18 Lac (1,17,677) are male workers, and about 43.72 k (43,716) are female workers.

Punch - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Punch district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,02,011, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 4,76,835 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 31.27% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 15.52%.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.

Punch District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 1,02,011 to 4,76,835.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 31.27%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 1.02 Lac ---- ---- 53.83 k 48.18 k
1911 1.12 Lac 10.00 k 9.800903824 58.14 k 53.87 k
1921 1.18 Lac 5.75 k 5.133516057 62.13 k 55.63 k
1931 1.27 Lac 9.72 k 8.252447796 67.11 k 60.37 k
1941 1.40 Lac 12.97 k 10.17359994 73.58 k 66.87 k
1951 1.47 Lac 7.04 k 5.014738761 77.42 k 70.07 k
1961 1.55 Lac 7.04 k 4.775271376 81.25 k 73.28 k
1971 1.71 Lac 16.26 k 10.51885694 89.75 k 81.04 k
1981 2.24 Lac 53.41 k 31.27287206 1.19 Lac 1.06 Lac
1991 * 2.91 Lac 66.53 k 29.67479493 1.53 Lac 1.38 Lac
2001 3.73 Lac 81.89 k 28.16594262 1.94 Lac 1.78 Lac
2011 4.77 Lac 1.04 Lac 27.97057537 2.52 Lac 2.25 Lac

Historical Population of Punch by Census Year 1901-2011

Punch - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 5.32 Lac (5,31,629) 11.49%
2025 5.35 Lac (5,35,377) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 5.39 Lac (5,39,048) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 5.43 Lac (5,42,642) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 5.46 Lac (5,46,235) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 5.50 Lac (5,49,829) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 5.53 Lac (5,53,423) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 5.57 Lac (5,56,669) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 5.60 Lac (5,59,644) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 5.63 Lac (5,62,619) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 5.66 Lac (5,65,633) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 5.69 Lac (5,68,609) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 5.72 Lac (5,71,584) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Punch District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.72 Lac (5,71,584), with a male population of 2.96 Lac (2,95,757) and a female population of 2.76 Lac (2,75,828). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Punch District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Punch Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Punch is 4.77 Lac (4,76,835).

The estimated population of Punch in 2024 is approximately 5.32 Lac (5,31,629).

Muslim constitute 90.45% of Punch population, amounting to approximately 4.31 Lac (4,31,279) people.

Hindu constitute 6.84% of Punch population, totaling around 32.60 k (32,604) people.

Muslim: 90.45%, Hindu: 6.84%, Sikh: 2.35%, Christian: 0.2%, Religion not stated: 0.15%, Buddhist: 0.02%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Punch is 556 (0.12%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.76 Lac (36.93%).

In Punch, 38.63 k (8.1%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 4.38 Lac (91.9%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Punch is 66.74%, with male literacy at 78.84% and female literacy at 53.19%.

The sex ratio in Punch is 893 females for every 1000 males.

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