Bandipore


Bandipore is a district and city located in Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory of India. This article provides an in depth look at Bandipore district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Tehsil or sub-districts.

Bandipore District overview


Bandipore is Town in Jammu & Kashmir serves as administrative headquarter of Bandipore district. Total area of Bandipore District is 345 km² including 295 km² rural area and 50 km² urban area. There are 3 Tehsils part of Bandipore District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Bandipore District, Bandipore has 122 villages.

Sonawari is the largest tehsil in Bandipore district by area covering 184 km2 and Gurez is the smallest tehsil in Bandipore district by area covering 44.66 km2. Bandipora is the largest tehsil by population while Gurez is the smallest tehsil by population in Bandipore district.

Population of Bandipore District


As of the 2011 census, Bandipore district has a population of approximately 392,232 peoples which is divided into urban population of 65,361 and rular population of 326,871. The population density in Bandipore region is about 1,137.0 persons per square kilometer.

# Male Female Total
Total 207,680 184,552 392,232
Rural 172,263 154,608 326,871
Urban 35,417 29,944 65,361

Households of Bandipore District


There are about 58,392 houses in the district, including 9,598 urban houses and 48,794 rural houses. The average household size is about 6.72 people

Type Households
Total 58,392
Rural 48,794
Urban 9,598

List Of Tehsil in Bandipore District


Bandipore district is divided into several Tehsils or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 3 tehsils in Bandipore district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Tehsil in Bandipore:

Tehsil Area(km²) Population
Bandipora 116.2 177,738
Gurez 44.7 37,992
Sonawari 184.0 176,502

Frequently Asked Question About Bandipore District


How many villages are there in Bandipore district ?

There are 122 villages in the Bandipore district.

What is the population of Bandipore district ?

As of the 2011 census, The population of Bandipore district is 392,232

How many town or city are there in Bandipore district ?

There are 3 town or city in the Bandipore district.

How many Tehsil in Bandipore district ?

There are 3 Tehsil in Bandipore district.

Which is the largest Tehsil in Bandipore district

Sonawari is the largest Tehsil in Bandipore district.

Which is the smallest Tehsil in Bandipore district ?

Gurez is the smallest Tehsil in Bandipore district.

Which is the most populated Tehsil in Bandipore district ?

Bandipora is the most populated Tehsil in Bandipore district.

Which is the least populated Tehsil in Bandipore district ?

Gurez is the most least populated Tehsil in Bandipore district.