Hat Mulla 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 2,903 persons, comprising 1,589 males and 1,314 females. Hat Mulla village consists of 282 houses, indicating an average household size of 10.29 persons per house. The village has a gender composition with males comprising 54.7% and females making up 45.3% of the population. This demographic pattern shows a moderate gender imbalance within the village community.
Educational Progress in Hat Mulla
Hat Mulla has a total literate population of 1,421 persons, with an overall literacy rate of 48.95%, which is significantly below the national average of 74.04%:
- Male literate population: 876 persons
- Female literate population: 545 persons
- Male literacy rate: 55.13%
- Female literacy rate: 41.48%
The gender gap in literacy is considerable, with a difference of 13.65 percentage points between male and female literacy rates. While 876 males are literate, only 545 females have achieved literacy, indicating substantial barriers to women’s education in the village. Both male and female literacy rates lag considerably behind national standards, highlighting the critical need for enhanced educational infrastructure and awareness programs. Targeted interventions focusing on girls’ education and community-based literacy campaigns are essential for bridging this gap and fostering equitable learning opportunities across genders.
Work Participation Trends in Hat Mulla
The village shows the following employment patterns:
- Total working population: 371 (12.78% of total population)
- Male working population: 345 (21.71%)
- Female working population: 26 (1.98%)
The overall work participation rate of 12.78% is exceptionally low, and there is an extreme gender disparity in workforce participation. While 21.71% of males are engaged in economic activities, only 1.98% of females participate in the workforce, meaning just 26 women out of 1,314 are counted as workers. This remarkably low female work participation rate suggests significant cultural, social, or economic barriers preventing women from engaging in formal economic activities.
Age Distribution & Social Composition
Official statistics offer important perspectives on the village’s demographic makeup with a population aged 0-6 years numbering 750 persons (25.84% of total population). The child population constitutes more than one-quarter of the total population, indicating a highly youthful demographic profile that substantially exceeds the national average of 13.59% for the 0-6 age group. This suggests a very high fertility rate and a rapidly expanding population base within the village, which carries significant implications for future educational facilities, healthcare services, and infrastructure development needs.
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.
Summary Statistics
| Indicator | Hat Mulla | National Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,903 | – | – |
| Household Size | 10.29 | 4.9 | +5.39 |
| Sex Ratio | 827 | 943 | -116 |
| Literacy Rate | 48.95% | 74.04% | -25.09% |
| Male Literacy | 55.13% | 82.14% | -27.01% |
| Female Literacy | 41.48% | 65.46% | -23.98% |
| Work Participation | 12.78% | ~39% | -26.22% |
| Male Work Participation | 21.71% | ~56% | -34.29% |
| Female Work Participation | 1.98% | ~26% | -24.02% |