Mendhar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mendhar Tehsil has a population of 1.41 Lac (1,41,366) with 73.30 k (73,297) males and 68.07 k (68,069) females.The sex ratio in Mendhar is 929, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mendhar Tehsil is 25.02 k (25,019) which is 17.7% of Mendhar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mendhar Tehsil is 891 females for every 1000 males.

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

Mendhar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mendhar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.58 Lac (1,57,611), indicating a 11.49% increased from Mendhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 80.86 k, and the estimated female population is 76.77 k.

Mendhar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mendhar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.59 Lac (1,58,722), projecting a 12.28% increased from Mendhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 81.38 k, and the estimated female population is 77.39 k.

Mendhar Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Mendhar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.31 Lac (1,31,029), accounting for 92.69% of the Mendhar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 65.02 k (65,016), and the Muslim female population is around 66.01 k (66,013).

Mendhar Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Mendhar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 8.82 k (8,816), accounting for 6.24% of the Mendhar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.14 k (7,139), and the Hindu female population is around 1.68 k (1,677).

Mendhar Religion Wise Population

Mendhar Urban Population

The Urban population of Mendhar Tehsil is 5.03 k (5,033), with 2.52 k (2,521) being males and 2.51 k (2,512) being females, making up 3.56% of the Mendhar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 997 females for every 1000 males.

Mendhar Rural Population

The Rural population of Mendhar Tehsil is 1.36 Lac (1,36,333), with 70.78 k (70,776) being males and 65.56 k (65,557) being females, making up 96.44% of the Mendhar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 927 females for every 1000 males.

Mendhar Literacy Rate

Mendhar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.81% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mendhar Tehsil is 82.35 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mendhar Tehsil is 56.42 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Mendhar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.29%, while in the rural regions of Mendhar Tehsil, it is around 69.6%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mendhar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	69.81	82.35	56.42
Urban Area	75.29	85.47	65.33
Rural Area	69.6	82.24	56.07

Literacy Rate by Religion in Mendhar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Muslim	67.72	80.21	55.77
Hindu	94.11	97.3	79.47
Sikh	88.88	94.35	64.77
Christian	64	76.67	45

Mendhar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mendhar Tehsil is 139 (139) with 125 (125) males and 14 (14) females, which is 0.1% of Mendhar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 112 females for every 1000 males.

Mendhar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mendhar Tehsil is 54.99 k (54,989) with 27.42 k (27,422) males and 27.57 k (27,567) females, which is 38.9% of Mendhar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1006 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mendhar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	929
Urban Area	997
Rural Area	927

Sex Ratio by Religion in Mendhar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Muslim	1016
Hindu	235
Sikh	264
Christian	658

Mendhar Area & Households

The Total Area of Mendhar Tehsil is 424.69 Square KM, with a population density of 333 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mendhar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Mendhar Tehsil are 56.The Total Number of households in Mendhar Tehsil are 25.33 k(25,334).

Mendhar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mendhar Tehsil, there are about 54.67 k (54,673) workers, making up nearly 38.67% of the Mendhar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 33.47 k (33,470) are male workers, and about 21.20 k (21,203) are female workers.

Mendhar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Mendhar Census Frequently Asked Questions