Kukrusa 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 2,525 persons, comprising 1,317 males and 1,208 females. Kukrusa village consists of 352 houses, indicating an average household size of 7.17 persons per house. The village has a reasonably balanced gender composition with males comprising 52.2% and females making up 47.8% of the population. This balanced demographic pattern suggests stable community dynamics within the village.
Literacy Levels in Kukrusa Village
Kukrusa village has a total literate population of 1,198 persons, with an overall literacy rate of 47.45%, which is significantly below the national average of 74.04%:
- Male literate population: 723 persons
- Female literate population: 475 persons
- Male literacy rate: 54.90%
- Female literacy rate: 39.32%
The gender gap in literacy is substantial, with a difference of 15.58 percentage points between male and female literacy rates. While 723 males are literate, only 475 females have achieved literacy, indicating considerable barriers to women’s education in the village. Both male and female literacy rates lag significantly behind national standards, highlighting the urgent need for improved educational facilities and community engagement. Continued emphasis on girls’ education and comprehensive literacy programs are essential for further improving these indicators and promoting equitable learning opportunities.
Work Participation Patterns in Kukrusa
The village demonstrates the following workforce characteristics:
- Total working population: 563 (22.30% of total population)
- Male working population: 512 (38.88%)
- Female working population: 51 (4.22%)
The overall work participation rate of 22.30% remains notably low compared to national standards, and there exists a striking gender disparity in workforce engagement. While 38.88% of males participate in economic activities, merely 4.22% of females are engaged in the workforce, meaning only 51 women out of 1,208 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 & Caste Distribution
Survey records present noteworthy information on the village’s demographic characteristics with a population aged 0-6 years numbering 623 persons (24.67% of total population). The child population represents nearly one-quarter 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.
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.