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About Handwara Tehsil
Handwara is a tehsil in district of Kupwara , Jammu and Kashmir , India. As per the data provided by Census of India in 2011, total population of Handwara was 269,311 which includes 141,882 males and 127,429 females. Handwara covers 291 Km2 area.
For better understaing, details are categorized in two sections i.e. Population of Handwara, Urban/Rural population of Handwara . Below are the full details and list of villages in Handwara , Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Select any of these to know detailed information about them.
Area and population of Handwara
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | DESCRIPTION | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 269,311 | Area ( In Km. Square ) | 291 |
| Male Population | 141,882 | Female Population | 127,429 |
Handwara has a total population of 269,311 people. Out of this the male population stands at 141,882 while the female population 127,429. The area of Handwara covers 291 square kilometers. This information helps us to understand the population and area of Handwara . It's helpful data for those who want to learn more about Handwara demographic and geography.
Urban/Rural Population of Handwara
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | DESCRIPTION | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Population | 13,600 | Rural Population | 255,711 |
| Urban male Population | 7,379 | Rural Male Population | 134,503 |
| Urban Female Population | 6,221 | Rural Female Population | 121,208 |
This table provides a detailed breakdown of the urban and rural population of Handwara. The Handwara urban population is 13,600 with 7,379 male population and 6,221 female population. In contrast Handwara rural population is 255,711, comprising 134,503 male population and 121,208 female population. This Handwara data highlights the balances of male to female ratio in the both urban and rural area reflecting a stable demographic distribution across the region.
List of Villages in Handwara
194Common questions about Handwara
The Census of India 2011 recorded a population of 269,311 in Handwara tehsil, Kupwara district.
Handwara tehsil contains 194 villages recorded in the 2011 census. Each is listed on this page with its own population and area.
Handwara has 141,882 males and 127,429 females according to the 2011 census.
Handwara covers an area of 291 square kilometres.
255,711 people live in rural parts of Handwara and 13,600 live in urban parts, making it largely rural.
Handwara tehsil is part of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir. Open the district page from here to see its other tehsils.
A tehsil is the administrative level between a district and a village. Depending on the state it may be called a taluka, mandal, block or circle.
The villages of Handwara are listed on this page in alphabetical order. If the list runs to several pages, the search box at the top of the site will find a village by name directly.
All figures come from the Census of India 2011, the most recent completed census. No later village level count has been published.