Pach Kote is a village which is located in the Handwara sub-district of Kupwara district in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, India. According to the Census 2011, the village has a total population of 1,272 persons, comprising 669 males and 603 females. Pach Kote village consists of 170 houses, indicating an average household size of 7.48 persons per house. The village has a reasonably balanced gender composition with males comprising 52.6% and females making up 47.4% of the population. This balanced demographic pattern suggests stable community dynamics within the village.
Literacy Standards in Pach Kote
Pach Kote Village has a total literate population of 738 persons, with an overall literacy rate of 58.02%, which is considerably below the national average of 74.04%:
- Male literate population: 446 persons
- Female literate population: 292 persons
- Male literacy rate: 66.67%
- Female literacy rate: 48.42%
The gender gap in literacy is considerable, with a difference of 18.25 percentage points between male and female literacy rates. While 446 males are literate, only 292 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.
Economic Activity in Pach Kote
The village demonstrates the following workforce characteristics:
- Total working population: 257 (20.20% of total population)
- Male working population: 231 (34.53%)
- Female working population: 26 (4.31%)
The overall work participation rate of 20.20% remains notably low compared to national standards, and there exists a striking gender disparity in workforce engagement. While 34.53% of males participate in economic activities, merely 4.31% of females are engaged in the workforce, meaning only 26 women out of 603 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 Distribution & Caste Composition
The administrative records reveal noteworthy details about the village’s generational profile with a population aged 0-6 years numbering 280 persons (22.01% of total population). The child population constitutes more than one-fifth of the total population, indicating a remarkably youthful demographic profile that substantially exceeds the national average of 13.59% for the 0-6 age group. This suggests a high fertility rate and a rapidly growing population base within the village, which has significant implications for future infrastructure and educational requirements.
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.
Data Summary
| Indicator | Pach Kote | National Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,272 | – | – |
| Household Size | 7.48 | 4.9 | +2.58 |
| Literacy Rate | 58.02% | 74.04% | -16.02% |
| Male Literacy | 66.67% | 82.14% | -15.47% |
| Female Literacy | 48.42% | 65.46% | -17.04% |
| Work Participation | 20.20% | 39.8% | -19.60% |
| Male Work Participation | 34.53% | 53.26% | -18.73% |
| Female Work Participation | 4.31% | 25.52% | -21.21% |