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★ District of Jammu And Kashmir ★

Pulwama

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Area · — km²
Population · 5,60,440
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Pulwama — district of Jammu And Kashmir

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

District at a glance

About Pulwama

Apple orchards, saffron cultivation, and traditional Kashmiri handicrafts in the Kashmir Valley.

District HQ
Pulwama

Must-visit places in Pulwama

waterfall

Aharbal Waterfall

A scenic waterfall located in the Aharbal area, popular for its natural beauty and trekking trails.

  • waterfall
    Margan Waterfall

    A picturesque waterfall in the region known for its cascading waters and surrounding greenery.

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Then & Now

Pulwama district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
4,74,691
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
5,59,618
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
74,716
Census 2011 baseline
+16.7%
Households · 2026
87,221
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 · 343 villages

Pulwama 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
2,45,461Census 2011
Female population
2,29,230Census 2011
Sex ratio
934 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
74,716Census 2011
SC population
52Census 2011
ST population
22,189Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
5,59,618+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
87,221RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
1,55,866Census 2011
Cultivators
18,087Census 2011
Agri labourers
6,503Census 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 Pulwama district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
24 of 343 villages have notable places mapped · 7%
  • School· 23
  • Hospital· 12
  • PHC· 9
  • High school· 8
  • Temple· 4
  • College· 4

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

Browse by mandal

All 8 mandals of Pulwama

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343 villages · 190 GPs
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Top villages in Pulwama

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Pulwama

How many mandals and villages are in Pulwama district?

Pulwama district has 8 mandals and 343 revenue villages across 190 gram panchayats in Jammu And Kashmir.

Where is the headquarters of Pulwama district?

The district headquarters of Pulwama is —.

What is the pincode of Pulwama district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Pulwama fall under?

Pulwama district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Pulwama district?

Pulwama district had a population of 5,60,440 per the 2011 Census, across 343 villages.

When was Pulwama district formed?

Pulwama district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Pulwama district?

Major rivers in Pulwama district: —.

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

By straight-line distance

Districts near Pulwama

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(6 nearest)