Maidan Pora 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 6,866 persons, comprising 3,611 males and 3,255 females. The village consists of 899 houses, indicating an average household size of 7.64 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 Maidan Pora
Maidan Pura exhibits a relatively balanced gender composition with males comprising 52.6% of the population and females making up 47.4%. The village has a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males, which is slightly lower than the national average of 943 females per 1,000 males (Census 2011) but close to Jammu & Kashmir’s state average of 889.
This reasonably balanced sex ratio indicates fairly stable demographic patterns. The near-equal distribution between males and females suggests positive community dynamics and better gender balance compared to many other villages in the border region.
Literacy Statistics of Maidan Pora
Village Maidan Pora has a total literate population of 3,946 persons, with an overall literacy rate of 57.48%, which is below the national average of 74.04%, reflecting the educational challenges faced by border areas in Jammu & Kashmir:
- Male literate population: 2,264 persons
- Female literate population: 1,682 persons
- Male literacy rate: 62.70%
- Female literacy rate: 51.66%
The gender gap in literacy is moderate, with a difference of 11.04 percentage points between male and female literacy rates. While 2,264 males are literate, 1,682 females have achieved literacy, which is relatively encouraging compared to many neighboring villages. However, the gap still indicates barriers to women’s education that require continued attention and intervention.
Employment and Work Participation
This settlement shows the following employment patterns:
- Total working population: 1,493 (21.75% of total population)
- Male work participation rate: 30.46%
- Female work participation rate: 12.07%
The overall work participation rate of 21.75% is relatively low, and there is a notable gender disparity in workforce participation. While 30.46% of males are engaged in economic activities, only 12.07% of females participate in the workforce—meaning 393 women out of 3,255 are counted as workers. This female work participation rate, though low by national standards, is comparatively better than many villages in the region, suggesting relatively improved economic opportunities or evolving social norms for women’s workforce engagement.
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 1,434 persons (20.88% 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 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 899 houses accommodating 6,866 people, This village has an average household size of 7.64 persons, significantly higher than the national average of approximately 4.9 persons per household, reflecting extended family living patterns.
| Indicator | Maidan Pora | National Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,866 | – | – |
| Household Size | 7.64 | 4.9 | +2.74 |
| Sex Ratio | 901 | 943 | -42 |
| Literacy Rate | 57.48% | 74.04% | -16.56% |
| Male Literacy | 62.70% | 82.14% | -19.44% |
| Female Literacy | 51.66% | 65.46% | -13.80% |
| Work Participation | 21.75% | ~39% | -17.25% |
| Male Work Participation | 30.46% | ~56% | -25.54% |
| Female Work Participation | 12.07% | ~26% | -13.93% |