Chenani Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chenani Tehsil has a population of 64.75 k (64,753) with 33.62 k (33,624) males and 31.13 k (31,129) females.The sex ratio in Chenani is 926, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chenani Tehsil is 11.47 k (11,465) which is 17.71% of Chenani Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chenani Tehsil is 937 females for every 1000 males.

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

Chenani Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chenani Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 72.19 k (72,194), indicating a 11.49% increased from Chenani's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 37.10 k, and the estimated female population is 35.11 k.

Chenani Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chenani Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 72.70 k (72,703), projecting a 12.28% increased from Chenani's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 37.33 k, and the estimated female population is 35.39 k.

Chenani Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chenani Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 54.10 k (54,095), accounting for 83.54% of the Chenani Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 28.12 k (28,119), and the Hindu female population is around 25.98 k (25,976).

Chenani Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chenani Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 10.38 k (10,382), accounting for 16.03% of the Chenani Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.34 k (5,344), and the Muslim female population is around 5.04 k (5,038).

Chenani Religion Wise Population

Chenani Urban Population

The Urban population of Chenani Tehsil is 4.19 k (4,185), with 2.24 k (2,244) being males and 1.94 k (1,941) being females, making up 6.46% of the Chenani total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 865 females for every 1000 males.

Chenani Rural Population

The Rural population of Chenani Tehsil is 60.57 k (60,568), with 31.38 k (31,380) being males and 29.19 k (29,188) being females, making up 93.54% of the Chenani total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Chenani Literacy Rate

Chenani Tehsil has a literacy rate of 57.5% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chenani Tehsil is 69.61 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chenani Tehsil is 44.39 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chenani Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.59%, while in the rural regions of Chenani Tehsil, it is around 55.61%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chenani

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	57.5	69.61	44.39
Urban Area	82.59	89.77	74.4
Rural Area	55.61	68.05	42.2

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chenani

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	59.11	71.33	45.86
Muslim	48.09	59.67	35.71
Sikh	95.35	98.61	91.23
Religion not stated	55.07	65.12	38.46

Chenani Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chenani Tehsil is 14.64 k (14,636) with 7.56 k (7,564) males and 7.07 k (7,072) females, which is 22.6% of Chenani Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Chenani Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chenani Tehsil is 12.49 k (12,485) with 6.36 k (6,364) males and 6.12 k (6,121) females, which is 19.28% of Chenani Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chenani

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	926
Urban Area	865
Rural Area	931

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chenani

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	924
Muslim	943
Sikh	760
Religion not stated	640

Chenani Area & Households

The Total Area of Chenani Tehsil is 312.12 Square KM, with a population density of 207 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chenani Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Chenani Tehsil are 47.The Total Number of households in Chenani Tehsil are 11.13 k(11,125).

Chenani Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chenani Tehsil, there are about 32.05 k (32,054) workers, making up nearly 49.5% of the Chenani Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 18.04 k (18,037) are male workers, and about 14.02 k (14,017) are female workers.

Chenani - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Chenani Census Frequently Asked Questions