Budnumbal 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 3,093 persons, comprising 1,598 males and 1,495 females. Budnumbal consists of 439 houses, indicating an average household size of 7.05 persons per house. The village has a well-balanced gender composition with males comprising 51.7% and females making up 48.3% of the population. This balanced demographic pattern suggests stable community dynamics within the village.
Literacy Rate of Budnumbal
Budnumbal village has a total literate population of 1,297 persons, with an overall literacy rate of 41.94%, which is significantly below the national average of 74.04%, reflecting the educational challenges faced by border areas in Jammu & Kashmir:
- Male literate population: 834 persons
- Female literate population: 463 persons
- Male literacy rate: 52.19%
- Female literacy rate: 30.97%
The gender gap in literacy is substantial, with a difference of 21.22 percentage points between male and female literacy rates. While 834 males are literate, only 463 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. Enhanced educational opportunities and targeted literacy programs for women are crucial for improving these indicators and promoting inclusive development.
Work Participation in Budnumbal
The village shows the following employment patterns:
- Total working population: 527 (17.04% of total population)
- Male work participation rate: 31.79%
- Female work participation rate: 1.27%
The overall work participation rate of 17.04% is notably low, and there is an extreme gender disparity in workforce participation. While 31.79% of males are engaged in economic activities, only 1.27% of females participate in the workforce.
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 947 persons (30.62% of total population). The child population represents more than 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.
| Indicator | Budnumbal | National Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,093 | – | – |
| Household Size | 7.05 | 4.9 | +2.15 |
| Sex Ratio | 936 | 943 | -7 |
| Literacy Rate | 41.94% | 74.04% | -32.10% |
| Male Literacy | 52.19% | 82.14% | -29.95% |
| Female Literacy | 30.97% | 65.46% | -34.49% |
| Work Participation | 17.04% | ~39% | -21.96% |
| Male Work Participation | 31.79% | ~56% | -24.21% |
| Female Work Participation | 1.27% | ~26% | -24.73% |