Neli Pora 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 1,822 persons, comprising 935 males and 887 females. Neli Pora village consists of 289 houses, indicating an average household size of 6.30 persons per house. The village has a reasonably balanced gender composition with males comprising 51.3% and females making up 48.7% of the population. This balanced demographic pattern suggests stable community dynamics within the village.
Leiteracy Rate in Neli Pora
Neli Pora village has a total literate population of 896 persons, with an overall literacy rate of 49.18%, which is significantly below the national average of 74.04%:
- Male literate population: 538 persons
- Female literate population: 358 persons
- Male literacy rate: 57.54%
- Female literacy rate: 40.36%
The gender gap in literacy is considerable, with a difference of 17.18 percentage points between male and female literacy rates. While 538 males are literate, only 358 females have achieved literacy, indicating substantial barriers to women’s education in the village. Both male and female literacy rates lag considerably behind national standards, highlighting the critical need for enhanced educational infrastructure and awareness programs. Targeted interventions focusing on girls’ education and community-based literacy campaigns are essential for bridging this gap and fostering equitable learning opportunities across genders.
Economic Activity in Neli Pora
The village demonstrates the following workforce characteristics:
- Total working population: 412 (22.61% of total population)
- Male working population: 385 (41.18%)
- Female working population: 27 (3.04%)
The overall work participation rate of 22.61% remains notably low compared to national standards, and there exists a striking gender disparity in workforce engagement. While 41.18% of males participate in economic activities, merely 3.04% of females are engaged in the workforce, meaning only 27 women out of 887 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.
Population Structure & Caste Demographics
The administrative figures reveal essential details about the village’s generational makeup with a population aged 0-6 years numbering 300 persons (16.47% of total population). The child population represents approximately one-sixth of the total population, indicating a youthful demographic profile that noticeably exceeds the national average of 13.59% for the 0-6 age group. This shows a moderately elevated fertility rate and a growing population base within this settlemet, which has important ramifications for future infrastructure planning, particularly in education and healthcare sectors. The village will need to invest in expanding educational facilities and child welfare programs to accommodate this younger cohort as they progress through the education system.
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.
Comparative Analysis
| Indicator | Neli Pora | National Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,822 | – | – |
| Household Size | 6.30 | 4.9 | +1.40 |
| Literacy Rate | 49.18% | 74.04% | -24.86% |
| Male Literacy | 57.54% | 82.14% | -24.60% |
| Female Literacy | 40.36% | 65.46% | -25.10% |
| Work Participation | 22.61% | 39.8% | -17.19% |
| Male Work Participation | 41.18% | 53.26% | -12.08% |
| Female Work Participation | 3.04% | 25.52% | -22.48% |