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Kulgam

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Area · — km²
Population · 4,24,483
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About the district

Kulgam — district of Jammu And Kashmir

Kulgam is a district in Jammu And Kashmir. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Kulgam

Apple orchards and scenic Himalayan valleys in south Kashmir.

District HQ
Kulgam

Must-visit places in Kulgam

waterfall

Aharbal Waterfall

Scenic waterfall in Kulgam valley, a popular trekking destination and natural attraction.

  • hill
    Sadura Peak

    Mountain peak offering panoramic views of the surrounding Kulgam district landscape.

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Then & Now

Kulgam district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
3,22,486
Census 2011 baseline
+17.7%
Population · 2026
3,79,687
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
56,229
Census 2011 baseline
+15.4%
Households · 2026
64,861
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 271 villages

Kulgam district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
1,64,659Census 2011
Female population
1,57,827Census 2011
Sex ratio
959 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
56,229Census 2011
SC population
18Census 2011
ST population
21,477Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
3,79,687+17.7%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
64,861RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
1,19,618Census 2011
Cultivators
21,735Census 2011
Agri labourers
7,512Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
75.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
3,04,250 / 3,36,49890% complete
SBM-G toilets
51,246Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Kulgam district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

25 places mapped
Coverage
14 of 271 villages have notable places mapped · 5%
  • Hospital· 6
  • School· 2
  • Temple· 2
  • Pharmacy· 2
  • Monument· 2
  • ATM· 2
  • Police· 2
  • PHC· 1
  • Railway· 1
  • Fuel· 1
  • Market· 1
  • Bank· 1
  • Park· 1
  • Playground· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Kulgam district.

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All 7 mandals of Kulgam

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271 villages · 178 GPs
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Top villages in Kulgam

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kulgam

How many mandals and villages are in Kulgam district?

Kulgam district has 7 mandals and 271 revenue villages across 178 gram panchayats in Jammu And Kashmir.

Where is the headquarters of Kulgam district?

The district headquarters of Kulgam is —.

What is the pincode of Kulgam district?

Kulgam district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Kulgam may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Kulgam fall under?

Kulgam district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Kulgam district?

Kulgam district had a population of 4,24,483 per the 2011 Census, across 271 villages.

When was Kulgam district formed?

Kulgam district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Kulgam district?

Major rivers in Kulgam district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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