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Kupwara

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Area · — km²
Population · 8,70,354
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Kupwara — district of Jammu And Kashmir

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

District at a glance

About Kupwara

Known for its scenic beauty, apple orchards, and proximity to Kashmir's northern mountains and valleys.

District HQ
Kupwara

Must-visit places in Kupwara

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Lolab Valley

A picturesque valley in north Kashmir known for its natural beauty and apple cultivation.

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    Kroban Valley

    A scenic mountain valley offering stunning views and alpine meadows in Kupwara district.

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Then & Now

Kupwara district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
7,38,647
Census 2011 baseline
+17.0%
Population · 2026
8,64,542
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
97,724
Census 2011 baseline
+16.4%
Households · 2026
1,13,719
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 · 385 villages

Kupwara 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
3,97,139Census 2011
Female population
3,41,508Census 2011
Sex ratio
860 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
97,724Census 2011
SC population
743Census 2011
ST population
66,071Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
8,64,542+17.0%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,13,719RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
1,86,895Census 2011
Cultivators
13,356Census 2011
Agri labourers
8,680Census 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 Kupwara district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
24 of 385 villages have notable places mapped · 6%
  • Hospital· 13
  • School· 7
  • Bus stop· 6
  • Temple· 5
  • Mosque· 5
  • Police· 4
  • PHC· 3
  • High school· 2
  • Railway· 2
  • ATM· 2
  • Shop· 2
  • Bank· 2
  • College· 1
  • Restaurant· 1
  • Playground· 1
  • GP office· 1
  • Fire station· 1
  • Veterinary· 1
  • Monument· 1

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

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All 16 mandals of Kupwara

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385 villages · 385 GPs
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Top villages in Kupwara

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kupwara

How many mandals and villages are in Kupwara district?

Kupwara district has 16 mandals and 385 revenue villages across 385 gram panchayats in Jammu And Kashmir.

Where is the headquarters of Kupwara district?

The district headquarters of Kupwara is —.

What is the pincode of Kupwara district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Kupwara fall under?

Kupwara district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Kupwara district?

Kupwara district had a population of 8,70,354 per the 2011 Census, across 385 villages.

When was Kupwara district formed?

Kupwara district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Kupwara district?

Major rivers in Kupwara 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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