Bumhama 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 3,081 persons, comprising 1,486 males and 1,595 females. Bumhama village consists of 430 houses, indicating an average household size of 7.16 persons per house. The village shows a unique gender composition with females comprising 51.8% and males making up 48.2% of the population. This female-majority demographic pattern is relatively uncommon and suggests interesting community dynamics within the village.
Educational Attainment in Bumhama
Bumhama has a total literate population of 1,742 persons, with an overall literacy rate of 56.54%, which is significantly below the national average of 74.04%:
- Male literate population: 947 persons
- Female literate population: 795 persons
- Male literacy rate: 63.73%
- Female literacy rate: 49.84%
The gender disparity in literacy stands at 13.89 percentage points between male and female literacy rates. While 947 males have achieved literacy, 795 females are literate, revealing persistent barriers to women’s education in the village. Both male and female literacy rates fall considerably short of national benchmarks, suggesting the need for enhanced educational infrastructure and awareness programs. Targeted interventions focusing on girls’ education and adult literacy campaigns would be essential for bridging this gap and fostering equitable learning opportunities across genders.
Employment Patterns in Bumhama
The village demonstrates the following workforce characteristics:
- Total working population: 613 (19.90% of total population)
- Male working population: 550 (37.01%)
- Female working population: 63 (3.95%)
The overall work participation rate of 19.90% remains notably low compared to national standards, and there exists a striking gender disparity in workforce engagement. While 37.01% of males participate in economic activities, merely 3.95% of females are engaged in the workforce, meaning only 63 women out of 1,595 are counted as workers. This exceptionally minimal female work participation rate points to substantial cultural, social, or economic constraints preventing women from engaging in formal economic pursuits.
Age Demographics & Caste Composition
Census data provides valuable information regarding the village’s demographic structure with a population aged 0-6 years numbering 496 persons (16.10% of total population). The child population constitutes more than one-sixth of the total population, indicating a youthful demographic profile that exceeds the national average of 13.59% for the 0-6 age group. This suggests a growing population base within the village and reflects higher fertility rates compared to national trends.
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.
Comparative Analysis
| Indicator | Bumhama | National Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,081 | – | – |
| Household Size | 7.16 | 4.9 | +2.26 |
| Sex Ratio | 1073 | 943 | +130 |
| Literacy Rate | 56.54% | 74.04% | -17.50% |
| Male Literacy | 63.73% | 82.14% | -18.41% |
| Female Literacy | 49.84% | 65.46% | -15.62% |
| Work Participation | 19.90% | ~39% | -19.10% |
| Male Work Participation | 37.01% | ~56% | -18.99% |
| Female Work Participation | 3.95% | ~26% | -22.05% |