Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Udhampur District

Udhampur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Udhampur District has a population of 5.55 Lac (5,54,985) with 2.97 Lac (2,96,784) males and 2.58 Lac (2,58,201) females.The sex ratio in Udhampur is 870, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Udhampur District is 84.33 k (84,332) which is 15.2% of Udhampur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Udhampur District is 887 females for every 1000 males.

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

5.55 Lac

Toatl Population

2.97 Lac

Male Population

2.58 Lac

Female Population

Udhampur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Udhampur District current estimated population is projected to be 6.19 Lac (6,18,759), indicating a 11.49% increased from Udhampur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.91 Lac.

Udhampur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Udhampur District estimated population is projected to be 6.23 Lac (6,23,122), projecting a 12.28% increased from Udhampur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.94 Lac.

Udhampur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Udhampur District, with a total Hindu population of 4.89 Lac (4,89,044), accounting for 88.12% of the Udhampur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.62 Lac (2,62,013), and the Hindu female population is around 2.27 Lac (2,27,031).

Udhampur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Udhampur District, with a total Muslim population of 59.77 k (59,771), accounting for 10.77% of the Udhampur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 31.22 k (31,219), and the Muslim female population is around 28.55 k (28,552).

Udhampur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu4,89,04488.12%
Muslim59,77110.77%
Sikh3,4180.62%
Christian1,9620.35%
Religion not stated3920.07%
Other religions and persuasions2350.04%
Buddhist1060.02%
Jain570.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Udhampur Urban Population

The Urban population of Udhampur District is 1.08 Lac (1,08,208), with 63.81 k (63,810) being males and 44.40 k (44,398) being females, making up 19.5% of the Udhampur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 696 females for every 1000 males.

Udhampur Rural Population

The Rural population of Udhampur District is 4.47 Lac (4,46,777), with 2.33 Lac (2,32,974) being males and 2.14 Lac (2,13,803) being females, making up 80.5% of the Udhampur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 918 females for every 1000 males.

Udhampur Literacy Rate

Udhampur District has a literacy rate of 68.49% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Udhampur District is 78.36 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Udhampur District is 57.1 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Udhampur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.96%, while in the rural regions of Udhampur District, it is around 63.42%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Udhampur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.49 78.36 57.1
Urban Area 87.96 92.56 81.21
Rural Area 63.42 74.14 51.8

Literacy Rate by Religion in Udhampur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 70.14 79.94 58.79
Muslim 52.48 63.12 40.83
Sikh 92.78 95.65 88.87
Christian 77.32 81.96 70.93

Udhampur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Udhampur District is 1.39 Lac (1,38,569) with 72.09 k (72,093) males and 66.48 k (66,476) females, which is 24.97% of Udhampur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 923 females for every 1000 males.

Udhampur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Udhampur District is 56.31 k (56,309) with 29.14 k (29,142) males and 27.17 k (27,167) females, which is 10.15% of Udhampur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 933 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Udhampur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 870
Urban Area 696
Rural Area 918

Sex Ratio by Religion in Udhampur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 867
Muslim 915
Sikh 732
Christian 755

Udhampur Area & Households

The Total Area of Udhampur District is 2,637 Square KM, with a population density of 210 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Udhampur District are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Udhampur District are 331.The Total Number of households in Udhampur District are 99.24 k(99,240).

Udhampur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Udhampur District, there are about 2.44 Lac (2,43,672) workers, making up nearly 43.91% of the Udhampur District total population. Out of these, around 1.64 Lac (1,63,845) are male workers, and about 79.83 k (79,827) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Udhampur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,00,454, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 5,54,985 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 32.67% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 17.31%.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.

Udhampur District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 1,00,454 to 5,54,985.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 32.67%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 1.00 Lac ---- ---- 53.08 k 47.38 k
1911 1.08 Lac 7.56 k 7.523841758 57.13 k 50.88 k
1921 1.13 Lac 4.80 k 4.445802318 59.52 k 53.29 k
1931 1.20 Lac 7.19 k 6.374208875 63.11 k 56.89 k
1941 1.30 Lac 10.35 k 8.627140536 68.52 k 61.84 k
1951 1.44 Lac 13.40 k 10.27708311 75.37 k 68.39 k
1961 1.57 Lac 13.40 k 9.319328023 82.26 k 74.90 k
1971 2.08 Lac 51.34 k 32.67091733 1.09 Lac 99.86 k
1981 2.71 Lac 62.27 k 29.8654644 1.40 Lac 1.31 Lac
1991* 3.55 Lac 83.95 k 31.00423618 1.89 Lac 1.66 Lac
2001 4.59 Lac 1.05 Lac 29.53813104 2.49 Lac 2.11 Lac
2011 5.55 Lac 95.50 k 20.7838759 2.97 Lac 2.58 Lac

Historical Population of Udhampur by Census Year 1901-2011

Udhampur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 6.19 Lac (6,18,759) 11.49%
2025 6.23 Lac (6,23,122) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 6.27 Lac (6,27,394) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 6.32 Lac (6,31,577) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 6.36 Lac (6,35,760) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 6.40 Lac (6,39,942) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 6.44 Lac (6,44,125) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 6.48 Lac (6,47,903) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 6.51 Lac (6,51,366) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 6.55 Lac (6,54,829) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 6.58 Lac (6,58,337) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 6.62 Lac (6,61,800) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 6.65 Lac (6,65,263) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Udhampur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.65 Lac (6,65,263), with a male population of 3.48 Lac (3,48,457) and a female population of 3.17 Lac (3,16,619). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Udhampur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Udhampur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Udhampur is 5.55 Lac (5,54,985).

The estimated population of Udhampur in 2024 is approximately 6.19 Lac (6,18,759).

Hindu constitute 88.12% of Udhampur population, amounting to approximately 4.89 Lac (4,89,044) people.

Muslim constitute 10.77% of Udhampur population, totaling around 59.77 k (59,771) people.

Hindu: 88.12%, Muslim: 10.77%, Sikh: 0.62%, Christian: 0.35%, Religion not stated: 0.07%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.04%, Buddhist: 0.02%, Jain: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Udhampur is 1.39 Lac (24.97%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 56.31 k (10.15%).

In Udhampur, 1.08 Lac (19.5%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 4.47 Lac (80.5%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Udhampur is 68.49%, with male literacy at 78.36% and female literacy at 57.1%.

The sex ratio in Udhampur is 870 females for every 1000 males.

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