Shoolora 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 2,399 persons, comprising 1,220 males and 1,179 females. Shoolora village consists of 289 houses, indicating an average household size of 8.30 persons per house. The village has a well-balanced gender composition with males comprising 50.9% and females making up 49.1% of the population. This balanced demographic pattern suggests stable community dynamics within the village.
Literacy Statistics of Shoolora
Shoolora village has a total literate population of 1,173 persons, with an overall literacy rate of 48.89%, which is significantly below the national average of 74.04%, reflecting the educational challenges faced by border areas in Jammu & Kashmir:
- Male literate population: 660 persons
- Female literate population: 513 persons
- Male literacy rate: 54.10%
- Female literacy rate: 43.51%
The gender gap in literacy is substantial, with a difference of 10.59 percentage points between male and female literacy rates. While 660 males are literate, only 513 females have achieved literacy, indicating 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. Strengthening educational infrastructure and implementing awareness programs are essential for improving literacy levels and promoting equitable learning opportunities.
Work Participation in Shoolora
The village shows the following employment patterns:
- Total working population: 752 (31.35% of total population)
- Male work participation rate: 44.59%
- Female work participation rate: 17.64%
The overall work participation rate of 31.35% is below national standards, but there is notable economic engagement within the community. While 44.59% of males are engaged in economic activities, 17.64% of females participate in the workforce, meaning 208 women out of 1,179 are counted as workers. Although the female work participation rate is higher compared to many villages in the region, it still reflects social and economic barriers that limit women’s engagement in formal employment.
Age Structure and Child Population
The census 2011 data shows important insights about the village’s age composition with a population aged 0-6 years numbering 409 persons (17.05% of total population). The child population represents about one-sixth of the total population, indicating a demographic profile 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 289 houses accommodating 2,399 people, the village has an average household size of 8.30 persons, significantly higher than the national average of approximately 4.9 persons per household, reflecting multi-generational household arrangements common in rural Kashmir.
| Indicator | Shoolora | National Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,399 | – | – |
| Household Size | 8.30 | 4.9 | +3.40 |
| Sex Ratio | 966 | 943 | +23 |
| Literacy Rate | 48.89% | 74.04% | -25.15% |
| Male Literacy | 54.10% | 82.14% | -28.04% |
| Female Literacy | 43.51% | 65.46% | -21.95% |
| Work Participation | 31.35% | ~39% | -7.65% |
| Male Work Participation | 44.59% | ~56% | -11.41% |
| Female Work Participation | 17.64% | ~26% | -8.36% |