Nowshehra Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nowshehra Tehsil has a population of 89.42 k (89,416) with 50.15 k (50,146) males and 39.27 k (39,270) females.The sex ratio in Nowshehra is 784, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nowshehra Tehsil is 12.17 k (12,174) which is 13.62% of Nowshehra Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nowshehra Tehsil is 833 females for every 1000 males.

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

Nowshehra Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nowshehra Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 99.69 k (99,691), indicating a 11.49% increased from Nowshehra's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 55.32 k, and the estimated female population is 44.29 k.

Nowshehra Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nowshehra Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.00 Lac (1,00,394), projecting a 12.28% increased from Nowshehra's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 55.68 k, and the estimated female population is 44.65 k.

Nowshehra Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Nowshehra Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 59.00 k (59,003), accounting for 65.99% of the Nowshehra Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 33.44 k (33,440), and the Hindu female population is around 25.56 k (25,563).

Nowshehra Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nowshehra Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 19.39 k (19,390), accounting for 21.69% of the Nowshehra Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 10.10 k (10,098), and the Muslim female population is around 9.29 k (9,292).

Nowshehra Religion Wise Population

Nowshehra Urban Population

The Urban population of Nowshehra Tehsil is 10.41 k (10,408), with 7.73 k (7,729) being males and 2.68 k (2,679) being females, making up 11.64% of the Nowshehra total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 347 females for every 1000 males.

Nowshehra Rural Population

The Rural population of Nowshehra Tehsil is 79.01 k (79,008), with 42.42 k (42,417) being males and 36.59 k (36,591) being females, making up 88.36% of the Nowshehra total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 863 females for every 1000 males.

Nowshehra Literacy Rate

Nowshehra Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.08% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nowshehra Tehsil is 87.83 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nowshehra Tehsil is 70.09 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nowshehra Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 94.4%, while in the rural regions of Nowshehra Tehsil, it is around 78.01%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nowshehra

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	80.08	87.83	70.09
Urban Area	94.4	97.4	85.28
Rural Area	78.01	85.89	68.92

Literacy Rate by Religion in Nowshehra

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	84.89	91.48	76.2
Muslim	59.71	69.94	48.52
Sikh	87.39	94.71	76.71
Religion not stated	68.09	76.06	58.9

Nowshehra Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nowshehra Tehsil is 24.48 k (24,476) with 12.85 k (12,852) males and 11.62 k (11,624) females, which is 27.37% of Nowshehra Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 905 females for every 1000 males.

Nowshehra Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nowshehra Tehsil is 14.89 k (14,887) with 7.78 k (7,776) males and 7.11 k (7,111) females, which is 16.65% of Nowshehra Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 915 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nowshehra

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	784
Urban Area	347
Rural Area	863

Sex Ratio by Religion in Nowshehra

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	765
Muslim	921
Sikh	686
Religion not stated	821

Nowshehra Area & Households

The Total Area of Nowshehra Tehsil is 482.03 Square KM, with a population density of 185 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nowshehra Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Nowshehra Tehsil are 56.The Total Number of households in Nowshehra Tehsil are 18.32 k(18,323).

Nowshehra Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nowshehra Tehsil, there are about 32.75 k (32,754) workers, making up nearly 36.63% of the Nowshehra Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 27.07 k (27,072) are male workers, and about 5.68 k (5,682) are female workers.

Nowshehra - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Nowshehra Census Frequently Asked Questions