Indian Village Directory
Census Data & Village Info
Quick facts
2,992,462
Population
579,983
Households
891
Sex ratio (F per 1000 M)
62.73%
Approx. literacy
Kathua has an aggregated population of 2,992,462. Approximately 41.2% live in rural areas (1,232,870) and 6% live in urban areas (179,426).
Tehsils / Sub-districts
Below are the tehsils (sub-districts) in this district. Click a tehsil to view village listings and details.
| Tehsil / Sub-district | Population | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Taluk 0 | 1,232,870 | 3 |
| Bani | 137,988 | 36 |
| Bashohli | 206,997 | 42 |
| Billawar | 447,668 | 69 |
| Hiranagar | 405,100 | 206 |
| Kathua | 561,839 | 174 |
Population summary
Kathua has a population of 2,992,462 (1,582,562 males and 1,409,900 females). The sex ratio is about 891 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,992,462 |
| Male | 1,582,562 |
| Female | 1,409,900 |
| Rural population | 1,232,870 (41.2%) |
| Urban population | 179,426 (6%) |
| Households | 579,983 |
Literacy
Approximate literacy rate is 62.73%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 1,877,180 |
| Total illiterates | 1,115,282 |
Scheduled Castes & Tribes
SC: 684,589 (22.88%). ST: 265,247 (8.86%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 684,589 | 22.88% |
| ST | 265,247 | 8.86% |
Children & Workforce
Children (0–6): 410,145 (13.71%). Workers: 974,377 (32.56%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 410,145 | 13.71% |
| Total workers | 974,377 | 32.56% |