Lal Pora is a large 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 13,749 persons, comprising 7,170 males and 6,579 females. The village consists of 1,656 houses, indicating an average household size of 8.30 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 Lal Pora
Lal Pora exhibits a relatively balanced gender composition with males comprising 52.2% of the population and females making up 47.8%. The village has a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males, which is slightly lower than the national average of 943 females per 1,000 males (Census 2011) but higher than Jammu & Kashmir’s state average of 889.
This reasonably healthy sex ratio indicates fairly balanced demographic patterns. The near-equal distribution between males and females suggests stable community dynamics and positive gender balance, reflecting favorably on the village’s social development.
Literacy Statistics
Village Lal Pora has a total literate population of 6,860 persons, with an overall literacy rate of 49.90%, which is significantly below the national average of 74.04%, reflecting the educational challenges faced by border areas in Jammu & Kashmir:
- Male literate population: 4,213 persons
- Female literate population: 2,647 persons
- Male literacy rate: 58.76%
- Female literacy rate: 40.23%
The gender gap in literacy is substantial, with a difference of 18.53 percentage points between male and female literacy rates. While 4,213 males are literate, only 2,647 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
Lal Pora shows the following employment patterns:
- Total working population: 2,581 (18.78% of total population)
- Male work participation rate: 29.95%
- Female work participation rate: 6.60%
The overall work participation rate of 18.78% is notably low, and there is a significant gender disparity in workforce participation. While 29.95% of males are engaged in economic activities, only 6.60% of females participate in the workforce—meaning just 434 women out of 6,579 are counted as workers. This low female work participation rate suggests considerable cultural, social, or economic barriers preventing women from engaging in formal economic activities.
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 3,435 persons (24.99% of total population). The child population represents 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 1,656 houses accommodating 13,749 people, this village has an average household size of 8.30 persons, significantly higher than the national average of approximately 4.9 persons per household, indicating prevalent multi-generational household structures.
| Indicator | Lal Pora | National Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,749 | – | – |
| Household Size | 8.30 | 4.9 | +3.40 |
| Sex Ratio | 918 | 943 | -25 |
| Literacy Rate | 49.90% | 74.04% | -24.14% |
| Male Literacy | 58.76% | 82.14% | -23.38% |
| Female Literacy | 40.23% | 65.46% | -25.23% |
| Work Participation | 18.78% | ~39% | -20.22% |
| Male Work Participation | 29.95% | ~56% | -26.05% |
| Female Work Participation | 6.60% | ~26% | -19.40% |