All Information About Bijbehara Subdistrict
Detailed information about Bijbehara Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Bijbehara is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Anantnag District of Jammu and kashmir Union Territory.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Bijbehara - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 54 |
| District | Anantnag |
| Census Code 2011 | 54 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 35 |
| Number of Villages | 49 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Anantnag (Code: 1) |
| Assembly Constituency | Bijbehara (Code: 2) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Bijbehara | Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri ( 2024) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2029 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Bijbehara Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
146,801
M: 74,275
F: 72,526 |
| Rural |
112,197
M: 56,259
F: 55,938 |
| Urban |
34,604
M: 18,016
F: 16,588 |
Number of Households: 20,450
Population Distribution
Total: 146,801 (Male: 74,275, Female: 72,526)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 25,561 (Male: 13,720, Female: 11,841)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 64 (Male: 64, Female: 0)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 3,375 (Male: 1,816, Female: 1,559)
Literate Population
Total: 75,673 (Male: 44,701, Female: 30,972)
Illiterate Population
Total: 71,128 (Male: 29,574, Female: 41,554)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 54,028 (Male: 32,416, Female: 21,612)
Main Workers
Total: 26,744 (Male: 23,455, Female: 3,289)
Marginal Workers
Total: 27,284 (Male: 8,961, Female: 18,323)
Non-Workers
Total: 92,773 (Male: 41,859, Female: 50,914)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 10,417 (Male: 8,893, Female: 1,524)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,526 (Male: 1,268, Female: 258)
- Household Industry Workers: 652 (Male: 573, Female: 79)
- Other Workers: 14,149 (Male: 12,721, Female: 1,428)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 17,418 (Male: 4,346, Female: 13,072)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,143 (Male: 2,517, Female: 2,626)
- Household Industry Workers: 984 (Male: 210, Female: 774)
- Other Workers: 3,739 (Male: 1,888, Female: 1,851)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Bijbehara Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
146,801
M: 74,275
F: 72,526 |
| Rural |
112,197
M: 56,259
F: 55,938 |
| Urban |
34,604
M: 18,016
F: 16,588 |
Number of Households: 20,450
Population Distribution
Total: 146,801 (Male: 74,275, Female: 72,526)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 25,561 (Male: 13,720, Female: 11,841)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 64 (Male: 64, Female: 0)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 3,375 (Male: 1,816, Female: 1,559)
Literate Population
Total: 75,673 (Male: 44,701, Female: 30,972)
Illiterate Population
Total: 71,128 (Male: 29,574, Female: 41,554)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 54,028 (Male: 32,416, Female: 21,612)
Main Workers
Total: 26,744 (Male: 23,455, Female: 3,289)
Marginal Workers
Total: 27,284 (Male: 8,961, Female: 18,323)
Non-Workers
Total: 92,773 (Male: 41,859, Female: 50,914)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 10,417 (Male: 8,893, Female: 1,524)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,526 (Male: 1,268, Female: 258)
- Household Industry Workers: 652 (Male: 573, Female: 79)
- Other Workers: 14,149 (Male: 12,721, Female: 1,428)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 17,418 (Male: 4,346, Female: 13,072)
- Agricultural Laborers: 5,143 (Male: 2,517, Female: 2,626)
- Household Industry Workers: 984 (Male: 210, Female: 774)
- Other Workers: 3,739 (Male: 1,888, Female: 1,851)
Grampanchayat List of Bijbehara Tehsil/Taluka
Bijbehara Tehsil comprises 35 Gram Panchayats and 49 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Bijbehara. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bijbehara
Bijbehara is located in the Anantnag District of Jammu and kashmir State, India.
Bijbehara Tehsil has 49 villages.
Bijbehara has a total of 35 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Bijbehara is 146,801.
In Bijbehara, there are 74,275 males and 72,526 females.
There are 25,561 children in Bijbehara, comprising 13,720 males and 11,841 females.
In Bijbehara, the literate population is 75,673 (44,701 males and 30,972 females). The illiterate population is 71,128 (29,574 males and 41,554 females).