Kishtwar
Kishtwar is a district and city located in Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory of India. This article provides an in depth look at Kishtwar district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Tehsil or sub-districts.
Kishtwar District overview
Kishtwar is Town in Jammu & Kashmir serves as administrative headquarter of Kishtwar district. Total area of Kishtwar District is 1,644 km² including 1,643 km² rural area and 1 km² urban area. There are 4 Tehsils part of Kishtwar District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Kishtwar District, Kishtwar has 157 villages.
Kishtwar is the largest tehsil in Kishtwar district by area covering 780.3 km2 and Atholi is the smallest tehsil in Kishtwar district by area covering 248.11 km2. Kishtwar is the largest tehsil by population while Atholi is the smallest tehsil by population in Kishtwar district.
Population of Kishtwar District
As of the 2011 census, Kishtwar district has a population of approximately 230,696 peoples which is divided into urban population of 14,865 and rular population of 215,831. The population density in Kishtwar region is about 140.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 120,165 | 110,531 | 230,696 |
| Rural | 111,986 | 103,845 | 215,831 |
| Urban | 8,179 | 6,686 | 14,865 |
Households of Kishtwar District
There are about 45,209 houses in the district, including 2,710 urban houses and 42,499 rural houses. The average household size is about 5.1 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 45,209 |
| Rural | 42,499 |
| Urban | 2,710 |
List Of Tehsil in Kishtwar District
Kishtwar district is divided into several Tehsils or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 4 tehsils in Kishtwar 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 Kishtwar:
Frequently Asked Question About Kishtwar District
How many villages are there in Kishtwar district ?
There are 157 villages in the Kishtwar district.
What is the population of Kishtwar district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Kishtwar district is 230,696
How many town or city are there in Kishtwar district ?
There are 1 town or city in the Kishtwar district.
How many Tehsil in Kishtwar district ?
There are 4 Tehsil in Kishtwar district.
Which is the largest Tehsil in Kishtwar district
Kishtwar is the largest Tehsil in Kishtwar district.
Which is the smallest Tehsil in Kishtwar district ?
Atholi is the smallest Tehsil in Kishtwar district.
Which is the most populated Tehsil in Kishtwar district ?
Kishtwar is the most populated Tehsil in Kishtwar district.
Which is the least populated Tehsil in Kishtwar district ?
Atholi is the most least populated Tehsil in Kishtwar district.