Kishtwar
District in Jammu & Kashmir
Kishtwar is a district in Jammu & Kashmir with a population of 2.3 Lakh spread across 8,090 sq km. Its literacy rate of 46.6% is below the state average of 56.1% and below the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 892.
Demographics
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Women & Gender
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 48.0% | 48.2% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 41.3% | 39.8% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 70.8% | 71.9% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 923.727 | 868.854 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 5.7 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 86.4% | 83.5% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | — | — | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 11.9% | 5.7% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 5 | 21.9 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kishtwar district?
Kishtwar has a population of 2.3 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 29 people per sq km across 8,090 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Kishtwar?
Kishtwar has a literacy rate of 46.6%, which is below the Jammu & Kashmir average of 56.1% and below the national average of 63.0%.
How does Kishtwar compare to Jammu & Kashmir?
Kishtwar has a sex ratio of 920 (above state average of 892) and a literacy rate of 46.6% (below state average of 56.1%).
What data sources are used for Kishtwar?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.