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Samba District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of Samba, a district of Jammu and Kashmir has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Jammu and Kashmir. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir.

In 2011, Samba had population of 318,898 of which male and female were 169,124 and 149,774 respectively. In 2001 census, Samba had a population of 272,539 of which males were 143,677 and remaining 128,862 were females. Samba District population constituted 2.54 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Samba District was at 2.69 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 17.01 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Samba District recorded increase of 29.01 percent to its population compared to 1991.


Samba Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of Samba in 2011 were 81.41 compared to 81.41 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 88.41 and 73.64 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 82.65 and 64.50 in Samba District. Total literate in Samba District were 228,139 of which male and female were 130,312 and 97,827 respectively. In 2001, Samba District had 0 in its district.


Samba Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in Samba, it stood at 886 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 897. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 779 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 779 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


Samba District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 86.33 % 275,311
Muslims 7.20 % 22,950
Christian 0.72 % 2,306
Sikh 5.63 % 17,961
Buddhist 0.02 % 48
Jain 0.01 % 16
Others 0.00 % 6
Not Stated 0.09 % 300

Samba Population 2023 - 2024

What is the population of Samba district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Samba was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Samba 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 318,898 3.19 Lakhs
2021 365,000 3.65 Lakhs
2022 369,400 3.69 Lakhs
2023 373,300 3.73 Lakhs
2024 376,600 3.77 Lakhs
2025 379,500 3.80 Lakhs
2026 381,900 3.82 Lakhs
2027 384,000 3.84 Lakhs
2028 385,800 3.86 Lakhs
2029 387,300 3.87 Lakhs
2030 388,600 3.89 Lakhs
2031 389,700 3.90 Lakhs

Samba Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 3.19 Lakhs 2.73 Lakhs
Actual Population 318,898 272,539
Male 169,124 143,677
Female 149,774 128,862
Population Growth 17.01% 29.01%
Area Sq. Km 904 1,002
Density/km2 353 272
Proportion to Jammu and Kashmir Population 2.54% 2.69%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 886 897
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 779 779
Average Literacy 81.41 73.98
Male Literacy 88.41 82.65
Female Literacy 73.64 64.50
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 38,669 38,669
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 12.13% 14.19%

Samba Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Samba. There were total 38,669 children under age of 0-6 against 38,669 of 2001 census. Of total 38,669 male and female were 21,737 and 16,932 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 779 compared to 779 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 12.13 percent of Samba District compared to 14.19 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.06 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


Samba Houseless Data

In 2011, total 77 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 418. This approx 0.13107639433298% of total population of Samba district.


Samba District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Samba district for 2011 is 353 people per sq. km. In 2001, Samba district density was at 272 people per sq. km. Samba district administers 904 square kilometers of areas.


Samba District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total Samba population for 2011 census, 16.81 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 53,615 people lives in urban areas of which males are 29,759 and females are 23,856. Sex Ratio in urban region of Samba district is 802 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Samba district was 784 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 5,779 of which males and females were 3,240 and 2,539. This child population figure of Samba district is 10.89 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Samba district as per census 2011 is 88.62 % of which males and females are 93.75 % and 82.24 % literates respectively. In actual number 42,393 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 24,862 and 17,531 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 83.19 % population of Samba districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Samba district population living in rural areas is 265,283 of which males and females are 139,365 and 125,918 respectively. In rural areas of Samba district, sex ratio is 904 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Samba district is considered, figure is 778 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 32,890 in rural areas of which males were 18,497 and females were 14,393. The child population comprises 13.27 % of total rural population of Samba district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Samba district is 79.93 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 87.24 and 72.00 percent respectively. In total, 185,746 people were literate of which males and females were 105,450 and 80,296 respectively.

All details regarding Samba District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Samba District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 83.19 % 16.81 %
Total Population 265,283 53,615
Male Population 139,365 29,759
Female Population 125,918 23,856
Sex Ratio 904 802
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 778 784
Child Population (0-6) 32,890 5,779
Male Child(0-6) 18,497 3,240
Female Child(0-6) 14,393 2,539
Child Percentage (0-6) 12.40 % 10.78 %
Male Child Percentage 13.27 % 10.89 %
Female Child Percentage 11.43 % 10.64 %
Literates 185,746 42,393
Male Literates 105,450 24,862
Female Literates 80,296 17,531
Average Literacy 79.93 % 88.62 %
Male Literacy 87.24 % 93.75 %
Female Literacy 72.00 % 82.24 %

City/Metros in Samba District

Urban Agglomerations inside Samba District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Samba District
Cities inside Samba District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Samba District