Bramri 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 4,249 persons, comprising 2,100 males and 2,149 females. Bramri village consists of 513 houses, indicating an average household size of 8.28 persons per house. The village exhibits a nearly perfect gender balance with females comprising 50.6% and males making up 49.4% of the population. This exceptional demographic equilibrium suggests harmonious community dynamics within the village.
Literacy Status in Bramri
Bramri has a total literate population of 2,411 persons, with an overall literacy rate of 56.74%, which is below the national average of 74.04%:
- Male literate population: 1,350 persons
- Female literate population: 1,061 persons
- Male literacy rate: 64.29%
- Female literacy rate: 49.37%
The gender disparity in literacy stands at 14.92 percentage points between male and female literacy rates. While 1,350 males have achieved literacy, 1,061 females are literate, revealing ongoing challenges to women’s education in the village. Both male and female literacy rates fall short of national benchmarks, though the village demonstrates moderately better performance compared to several neighboring areas. Sustained focus on girls’ education and adult literacy initiatives would be essential for further improving these indicators and promoting equitable learning opportunities.
Work Participation in Bramri
The village demonstrates the following workforce characteristics:
- Total working population: 872 (20.52% of total population)
- Male working population: 830 (39.52%)
- Female working population: 42 (1.95%)
The overall work participation rate of 20.52% remains notably low compared to national standards, and there exists a striking gender disparity in workforce engagement. While 39.52% of males participate in economic activities, merely 1.95% of females are engaged in the workforce, meaning only 42 women out of 2,149 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 Structure & Social Stratification
The administrative data yields essential observations about the village’s demographic distribution with a population aged 0-6 years numbering 824 persons (19.39% of total population). The child population represents approximately one-fifth of the total population, indicating a youthful demographic profile that noticeably exceeds the national average of 13.59% for the 0-6 age group.
This suggests an elevated fertility rate and a growing population base within the village, which carries important implications for future educational facilities, healthcare infrastructure, and overall development planning to accommodate the needs of this expanding younger generation.
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.
Performance Metrics
| Indicator | Bramri | National Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,249 | – | – |
| Household Size | 8.28 | 4.9 | +3.38 |
| Sex Ratio | 1023 | 943 | +80 |
| Literacy Rate | 56.74% | 74.04% | -17.30% |
| Male Literacy | 64.29% | 82.14% | -17.85% |
| Female Literacy | 49.37% | 65.46% | -16.09% |
| Work Participation | 20.52% | ~39% | -18.48% |
| Male Work Participation | 39.52% | ~56% | -16.48% |
| Female Work Participation | 1.95% | ~26% | -24.05% |