Kathua
Kathua is a district and city located in Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory of India. This article provides an in depth look at Kathua district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Tehsil or sub-districts.
Kathua District overview
Kathua is Town in Jammu & Kashmir serves as administrative headquarter of Kathua district. Total area of Kathua District is 2,502 km² including 2,459 km² rural area and 43 km² urban area. There are 5 Tehsils part of Kathua District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Kathua District, Kathua has 512 villages.
Billawar is the largest tehsil in Kathua district by area covering 675.12 km2 and Bashohli is the smallest tehsil in Kathua district by area covering 344.24 km2. Kathua is the largest tehsil by population while Bani is the smallest tehsil by population in Kathua district.
Population of Kathua District
As of the 2011 census, Kathua district has a population of approximately 616,435 peoples which is divided into urban population of 89,713 and rular population of 526,722. The population density in Kathua region is about 246.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 326,109 | 290,326 | 616,435 |
| Rural | 278,126 | 248,596 | 526,722 |
| Urban | 47,983 | 41,730 | 89,713 |
Households of Kathua District
There are about 119,583 houses in the district, including 17,932 urban houses and 101,651 rural houses. The average household size is about 5.15 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 119,583 |
| Rural | 101,651 |
| Urban | 17,932 |
List Of Tehsil in Kathua District
Kathua district is divided into several Tehsils or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 5 tehsils in Kathua 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 Kathua:
Frequently Asked Question About Kathua District
How many villages are there in Kathua district ?
There are 512 villages in the Kathua district.
What is the population of Kathua district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Kathua district is 616,435
How many town or city are there in Kathua district ?
There are 6 town or city in the Kathua district.
How many Tehsil in Kathua district ?
There are 5 Tehsil in Kathua district.
Which is the largest Tehsil in Kathua district
Billawar is the largest Tehsil in Kathua district.
Which is the smallest Tehsil in Kathua district ?
Bashohli is the smallest Tehsil in Kathua district.
Which is the most populated Tehsil in Kathua district ?
Kathua is the most populated Tehsil in Kathua district.
Which is the least populated Tehsil in Kathua district ?
Bani is the most least populated Tehsil in Kathua district.