Rakhi Shihilhal is a village which is located in the Handwara sub-district of Kupwara district in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, India. According to the Census 2011, the village has a total population of 439 persons, comprising 214 males and 225 females. Rakhi Shihilhal village consists of 72 houses, indicating an average household size of 6.10 persons per house. The village exhibits a nearly perfect gender balance with females comprising 51.3% and males making up 48.7% of the population.
Educational Status in Rakhi Shihilhal
Rakhi Shihilhal has a total literate population of 148 persons, with an overall literacy rate of 33.71%, which is significantly below the national average of 74.04%:
- Male literate population: 86 persons
- Female literate population: 62 persons
- Male literacy rate: 40.19%
- Female literacy rate: 27.56%
The gender disparity in literacy stands at 12.63 percentage points between male and female literacy rates. While 86 males have achieved literacy, 62 females are literate, revealing persistent challenges to women’s education in the village. Both male and female literacy rates fall short of national benchmarks, with the village showing one of the lowest literacy rates in the region, highlighting the critical need for enhanced educational infrastructure and awareness programs.
Workforce Participation in Rakhi Shihilhal
The village shows the following employment patterns:
- Total working population: 108 (24.60% of total population)
- Male working population: 102 (47.66%)
- Female working population: 6 (2.67%)
The overall work participation rate of 24.60% is notably low, and there is an extreme gender disparity in workforce participation. While 47.66% of males are engaged in economic activities, only 2.67% of females participate in the workforce, meaning just 6 women out of 225 are counted as workers. This exceptionally low female work participation rate suggests significant cultural, social, or economic barriers preventing women from engaging in formal economic activities.
Age Composition & Social Structure
Population figures reveal noteworthy details about the village’s generational profile with a population aged 0-6 years numbering 93 persons (21.18% of total population). The child population represents more than one-fifth of the total population, indicating a youthful demographic profile that substantially exceeds the national average of 13.59% for the 0-6 age group.
Data Summary
| Indicator | Rakhi Shihilhal | National Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 439 | – | – |
| Household Size | 6.10 | 4.9 | +1.20 |
| Literacy Rate | 33.71% | 74.04% | -40.33% |
| Male Literacy | 40.19% | 82.14% | -41.95% |
| Female Literacy | 27.56% | 65.46% | -37.90% |
| Work Participation | 24.60% | 39.8% | -15.20% |
| Male Work Participation | 47.66% | 53.26% | -5.60% |
| Female Work Participation | 2.67% | 25.52% | -22.85% |