Tung Check 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 2,556 persons, comprising 1,474 males and 1,082 females. The village consists of 234 houses, indicating an average household size of 10.92 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 Tung Check
Tung Check exhibits a moderately skewed gender composition with males comprising 57.7% and females making up 42.3% of the population. This imbalance suggests potential demographic challenges that warrant attention from policymakers and social development programs.
Literacy Statistics of Tung Check
Village Tung Check has a total literate population of 1,443 persons, with an overall literacy rate of 56.45%, which is below the national average of 74.04%, reflecting the educational challenges faced by border areas in Jammu & Kashmir:
- Male literate population: 970 persons
- Female literate population: 473 persons
- Male literacy rate: 65.81%
- Female literacy rate: 43.72%
The gender gap in literacy is substantial, with a difference of 22.09 percentage points between male and female literacy rates. While 970 males are literate, only 473 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
This village shows the following employment patterns:
- Total working population: 726 (28.40% of total population)
- Male work participation rate: 46.00%
- Female work participation rate: 4.44%
The overall work participation rate of 28.40% is relatively modest, and there is an extreme gender disparity in workforce participation. While 46.00% of males are engaged in economic activities, only 4.44% of females participate in the workforce—meaning just 48 women out of 1,082 are counted as workers. This exceptionally low female work participation rate suggests significant 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 507 persons (19.84% of total population). The child population represents nearly 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 continued demand for childcare facilities and primary education infrastructure.
According to the census data, the village has a Scheduled Caste population of 118 persons (4.62% of total population), which is notably higher than most villages in the region and reflects a more diverse social composition compared to many other villages in the Kashmir valley.
Housing and Living Conditions
With 234 houses accommodating 2,556 people, this settlement has an average household size of 10.92 persons, exceptionally higher than the national average of approximately 4.9 persons per household, reflecting extensive multi-generational household arrangements.
| Indicator | Tung Check | National Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,556 | – | – |
| Household Size | 10.92 | 4.9 | +6.02 |
| Sex Ratio | 734 | 943 | -209 |
| Literacy Rate | 56.45% | 74.04% | -17.59% |
| Male Literacy | 65.81% | 82.14% | -16.33% |
| Female Literacy | 43.72% | 65.46% | -21.74% |
| Work Participation | 28.40% | ~39% | -10.60% |
| Male Work Participation | 46.00% | ~56% | -10.00% |
| Female Work Participation | 4.44% | ~26% | -21.56% |