Krohsan 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 3,579 persons, comprising 1,742 males and 1,837 females. The village consists of 338 houses, indicating an average household size of 10.59 persons per house. This relatively large household size reflects the traditional joint family structure commonly found in rural Kashmir, where multiple generations often live together under one roof.
Gender Demographics in Krohsan
Krohsan exhibits a unique gender composition with males comprising 48.7% and females making up 51.3% of the population. This female-majority demographic pattern is uncommon in the region and reflects positively on the village’s gender balance and social development.
Literacy Statistics
Village Krohsan has a total literate population of 1,706 persons, with an overall literacy rate of 47.67%, which is significantly below the national average of 74.04%, reflecting the educational challenges faced by border areas in Jammu & Kashmir:
- Male literate population: 1,020 persons
- Female literate population: 686 persons
- Male literacy rate: 58.55%
- Female literacy rate: 37.35%
The gender gap in literacy is substantial, with a difference of 21.20 percentage points between male and female literacy rates. While 1,020 males are literate, only 686 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.
Employment and Work Participation
Krohsan shows the following employment patterns:
- Total working population: 722 (20.17% of total population)
- Male work participation rate: 29.05%
- Female work participation rate: 11.76%
The overall work participation rate of 20.17% is relatively low, and there is a notable gender disparity in workforce participation. While 29.05% of males are engaged in economic activities, 11.76% of females participate in the workforce—meaning 216 women out of 1,837 are counted as workers. This female work participation rate, though below national standards, shows moderate engagement compared to many villages in the region.
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 934 persons (26.10% of total population). The child population represents more than one-quarter 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 338 houses accommodating 3,579 people, this village has an average household size of 10.59 persons, exceptionally higher than the national average of approximately 4.9 persons per household, reflecting extensive multi-generational household arrangements.
| Indicator | Krohsan | National Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,579 | – | – |
| Household Size | 10.59 | 4.9 | +5.69 |
| Sex Ratio | 1,055 | 943 | +112 |
| Literacy Rate | 47.67% | 74.04% | -26.37% |
| Male Literacy | 58.55% | 82.14% | -23.59% |
| Female Literacy | 37.35% | 65.46% | -28.11% |
| Work Participation | 20.17% | ~39% | -18.83% |
| Male Work Participation | 29.05% | ~56% | -26.95% |
| Female Work Participation | 11.76% | ~26% | -14.24% |