Poosh Pora 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 3,177 persons, comprising 1,704 males and 1,473 females. The village consists of 338 houses, indicating an average household size of 9.40 persons per house. The village has a reasonably balanced gender composition with males comprising 53.6% and females making up 46.4% of the population. This demographic pattern suggests stable community dynamics within the village.
Literacy Rate of Poosh Pora
Poosh Pora has a total literate population of 1,544 persons, with an overall literacy rate of 48.60%, which is significantly below the national average of 74.04%, reflecting the educational challenges faced by border areas in Jammu & Kashmir:
- Male literate population: 959 persons
- Female literate population: 585 persons
- Male literacy rate: 56.28%
- Female literacy rate: 39.71%
The gender gap in literacy is substantial, with a difference of 16.57 percentage points between male and female literacy rates. While 959 males are literate, only 585 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 focus on girls’ education and community awareness programs are necessary for improving these indicators and promoting equitable educational opportunities.
Employment Rate in Poosh Pora
The village shows the following employment patterns:
- Total working population: 788 (24.80% of total population)
- Male work participation rate: 30.16%
- Female work participation rate: 18.60%
The overall work participation rate of 24.80% is below national standards, but there is notable female workforce participation. While 30.16% of males are engaged in economic activities, 18.60% of females participate in the workforce, meaning 274 women out of 1,473 are counted as workers. The female work participation rate is relatively higher compared to many villages in the region, suggesting better economic opportunities or cultural acceptance of women’s work in the village.
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 570 persons (17.94% of total population). The child population represents about one-fifth 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.
| Indicator | Poosh Pora | National Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,177 | – | – |
| Household Size | 9.40 | 4.9 | +4.50 |
| Sex Ratio | 865 | 943 | -78 |
| Literacy Rate | 48.60% | 74.04% | -25.44% |
| Male Literacy | 56.28% | 82.14% | -25.86% |
| Female Literacy | 39.71% | 65.46% | -25.75% |
| Work Participation | 24.80% | ~39% | -14.20% |
| Male Work Participation | 30.16% | ~56% | -25.84% |
| Female Work Participation | 18.60% | ~26% | -7.40% |