Kulgam
Kulgam is a district and city located in Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory of India. This article provides an in depth look at Kulgam district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Tehsil or sub-districts.
Kulgam District overview
Kulgam is Town in Jammu & Kashmir serves as administrative headquarter of Kulgam district. Total area of Kulgam District is 410 km² including 360 km² rural area and 50 km² urban area. There are 3 Tehsils part of Kulgam District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Kulgam District, Kulgam has 231 villages.
Kulgam is the largest tehsil in Kulgam district by area covering 265.36 km2 and Devsar is the smallest tehsil in Kulgam district by area covering 20.37 km2. Kulgam is the largest tehsil by population while Devsar is the smallest tehsil by population in Kulgam district.
Population of Kulgam District
As of the 2011 census, Kulgam district has a population of approximately 424,483 peoples which is divided into urban population of 80,613 and rular population of 343,870. The population density in Kulgam region is about 1,035.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 217,620 | 206,863 | 424,483 |
| Rural | 175,574 | 168,296 | 343,870 |
| Urban | 42,046 | 38,567 | 80,613 |
Households of Kulgam District
There are about 73,728 houses in the district, including 13,806 urban houses and 59,922 rural houses. The average household size is about 5.76 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 73,728 |
| Rural | 59,922 |
| Urban | 13,806 |
List Of Tehsil in Kulgam District
Kulgam district is divided into several Tehsils or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 3 tehsils in Kulgam 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 Kulgam:
| Tehsil | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Devsar | 20.4 | 31,893 |
| Damhal Hanjipora | 124.6 | 106,817 |
| Kulgam | 265.4 | 285,773 |
Frequently Asked Question About Kulgam District
How many villages are there in Kulgam district ?
There are 231 villages in the Kulgam district.
What is the population of Kulgam district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Kulgam district is 424,483
How many town or city are there in Kulgam district ?
There are 7 town or city in the Kulgam district.
How many Tehsil in Kulgam district ?
There are 3 Tehsil in Kulgam district.
Which is the largest Tehsil in Kulgam district
Kulgam is the largest Tehsil in Kulgam district.
Which is the smallest Tehsil in Kulgam district ?
Devsar is the smallest Tehsil in Kulgam district.
Which is the most populated Tehsil in Kulgam district ?
Kulgam is the most populated Tehsil in Kulgam district.
Which is the least populated Tehsil in Kulgam district ?
Devsar is the most least populated Tehsil in Kulgam district.