Guzriyal 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 3,580 persons, comprising 1,890 males and 1,690 females. The village consists of 408 houses, indicating an average household size of 8.77 persons per house. The village has a reasonably balanced gender composition with males comprising 52.8% and females making up 47.2% of the population. This balanced demographic pattern suggests stable community dynamics within the village.
Literacy Statistics of Guzriyal
Village Guzriyal has a total literate population of 1,750 persons, with an overall literacy rate of 48.88%, which is significantly below the national average of 74.04%, reflecting the educational challenges faced by border areas in Jammu & Kashmir:
- Male literate population: 1,065 persons
- Female literate population: 685 persons
- Male literacy rate: 56.35%
- Female literacy rate: 40.53%
The gender gap in literacy is substantial, with a difference of 15.82 percentage points between male and female literacy rates. While 1,065 males are literate, only 685 females have achieved literacy, indicating significant barriers to women’s education in the village. The overall literacy rate suggests ongoing educational challenges requiring comprehensive interventions and infrastructure development across the community. Focused attention on improving educational access and quality is necessary to enhance these indicators.
Employment and Work Participation in Guzriyal
The village shows the following employment patterns:
- Total working population: 971 (27.12% of total population)
- Male work participation rate: 32.01%
- Female work participation rate: 21.66%
The overall work participation rate of 27.12% is below national standards, but notably, the female work participation rate of 21.66% is relatively higher compared to many villages in the region. This means 366 women out of 1,690 are counted as workers. While there is still a gender gap in workforce participation, the relatively higher female engagement suggests better economic opportunities or cultural acceptance of women’s work in the village.
Age Structure and Child Population
The census data reveals important insights about the village’s age composition with a population aged 0-6 years numbering 793 persons (22.15% of total population). The child population represents more than one-fifth of the total population, indicating a young demographic profile considerably higher than the national average of 13.59% for the 0-6 age group. This implies substantial and ongoing demand for childcare facilities and primary education infrastructure.
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.
Housing and Living Conditions
With 408 houses accommodating 3,580 people, the village has an average household size of 8.77 persons, significantly higher than the national average of approximately 4.9 persons per household, reflecting multi-generational household arrangements common in rural Kashmir.
| Indicator | Guzriyal | National Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,580 | – | – |
| Household Size | 8.77 | 4.9 | +3.87 |
| Sex Ratio | 894 | 943 | -49 |
| Literacy Rate | 48.88% | 74.04% | -25.16% |
| Male Literacy | 56.35% | 82.14% | -25.79% |
| Female Literacy | 40.53% | 65.46% | -24.93% |
| Work Participation | 27.12% | ~39% | -11.88% |
| Male Work Participation | 32.01% | ~56% | -23.99% |
| Female Work Participation | 21.66% | ~26% | -4.34% |