Warsun is a village which is located in the Kupwara sub-district of Kupwara district in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, India. According to the Census 2011, the village has a total population of 6,220 persons, comprising 3,207 males and 3,013 females. The village consists of 548 houses, indicating an average household size of 11.35 persons per house. The village has a well-balanced gender composition with males comprising 51.6% and females making up 48.4% of the population. This balanced demographic pattern suggests stable community dynamics within the village.
Literacy Statistics of Warsun
Village Warsun has a total literate population of 2,172 persons, with an overall literacy rate of 34.92%, which is significantly below the national average of 74.04%, reflecting the educational challenges faced by border areas in Jammu & Kashmir:
- Male literate population: 1,332 persons
- Female literate population: 840 persons
- Male literacy rate: 41.53%
- Female literacy rate: 27.88%
The gender gap in literacy is substantial, with a difference of 13.65 percentage points between male and female literacy rates. While 1,332 males are literate, only 840 females have achieved literacy, indicating significant barriers to women’s education in the village. The overall literacy rate suggests ongoing educational challenges requiring comprehensive interventions and infrastructure development across the community. Greater investment in schools and awareness programs is essential for improving literacy outcomes in the region.
Employment and Work Participation in Warsun
The village shows the following employment patterns:
- Total working population: 1,013 (16.29% of total population)
- Male work participation rate: 30.34%
- Female work participation rate: 1.33%
The overall work participation rate of 16.29% is notably low, and there is an extreme gender disparity in workforce participation. While 30.34% of males are engaged in economic activities, only 1.33% of females participate in the workforce—meaning just 40 women out of 3,013 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 Structure and Child Population
The census data reveals important insights about the village’s age composition with a population aged 0-6 years numbering 1,820 persons (29.26% of total population). The child population represents nearly three-tenths of the total population, indicating a young demographic profile considerably higher than the national average of 13.59% for the 0-6 age group. This implies substantial and ongoing demand for childcare facilities and primary education infrastructure.
According to the census data, the village has no Scheduled Caste population (0% of total population), reflecting the distinct social structure characteristic of the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley region.
Housing and Living Conditions
With 548 houses accommodating 6,220 people, the village has an average household size of 11.35 persons, significantly higher than the national average of approximately 4.9 persons per household, reflecting multi-generational household arrangements common in rural Kashmir.
| Indicator | Warsun | National Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,220 | – | – |
| Household Size | 11.35 | 4.9 | +6.45 |
| Sex Ratio | 940 | 943 | -3 |
| Literacy Rate | 34.92% | 74.04% | -39.12% |
| Male Literacy | 41.53% | 82.14% | -40.61% |
| Female Literacy | 27.88% | 65.46% | -37.58% |
| Work Participation | 16.29% | ~39% | -22.71% |
| Male Work Participation | 30.34% | ~56% | -25.66% |
| Female Work Participation | 1.33% | ~26% | -24.67% |