Jagar Pur 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 2,210 persons, comprising 1,127 males and 1,083 females. Jagar Pur village consists of 354 houses, indicating an average household size of 6.24 persons per house.
This rural settlement has a reasonably balanced gender composition with males comprising 51.0% and females making up 49.0% of the population. This balanced demographic pattern suggests stable community dynamics within the village.
Literacy Progress in Jagar Pur
Jagar Pur village has a total literate population of 1,363 persons, with an overall literacy rate of 61.67%, which is below the national average of 74.04%:
- Male literate population: 815 persons
- Female literate population: 548 persons
- Male literacy rate: 72.32%
- Female literacy rate: 50.60%
The gender disparity in literacy stands at 21.72 percentage points between male and female literacy rates. While 815 males have achieved literacy, 548 females are literate, revealing persistent challenges to women’s education in the village.
Both male and female literacy rates fall short of national benchmarks, though the male literacy rate approaches national standards while the female literacy rate remains considerably lower. Sustained focus on girls’ education and adult literacy initiatives would be essential for further improving these indicators and promoting equitable learning opportunities.
Employment Patterns in village
The village shows the following employment patterns:
- Total working population: 505 (22.85% of total population)
- Male working population: 445 (39.48%)
- Female working population: 60 (5.54%)
The overall work participation rate of 22.85% is notably low, and there is an extreme gender disparity in workforce participation. While 39.48% of males are engaged in economic activities, only 5.54% of females participate in the workforce, meaning just 60 women out of 1,083 are counted as workers. This exceptionally low female work participation rate suggests significant cultural, social, or economic barriers preventing women from engaging in formal economic activities.
Age Composition in Jagar Pur
Official data presents significant observations about the village’s demographic characteristics with a population aged 0-6 years numbering 280 persons (12.67% of total population). The child population represents approximately one-eighth of the total population, indicating a demographic profile that is slightly below the national average of 13.59% for the 0-6 age group.
Data Summary
| Indicator | Jagar Pur | National Ave | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,210 | – | – |
| Household Size | 6.24 | 4.9 | +1.34 |
| Literacy Rate | 61.67% | 74.04% | -12.37% |
| Male Literacy | 72.32% | 82.14% | -9.82% |
| Female Literacy | 50.60% | 65.46% | -14.86% |
| Work Participation | 22.85% | 39.8% | -16.95% |
| Male Work Participation | 39.48% | 53.26% | -13.78% |
| Female Work Participation | 5.54% | 25.52% | -19.98% |