Population of District
Abbottabad
The total population of
District Abbottabad was 881,000 according to the Census of 1998. The annual
growth rate of population during 1981-1998 was 1.82%. Population density is
447.7 persons per Sq. KM in March 1998.
The ratio of urban and rural
population is 18:82. The gender ratio (i.e. the number of males per hundred
females) of the District is 100.2, where it is 94.96 in rural areas and 128.08
in urban areas.
The literacy rate of the
District is 56.61. The table below gives the ratio by gender and rural/urban for
1998 Census.
Literacy ratio by Gender and
Rural/Urban Areas, 1998
|
Area
|
Male |
Female |
Both Genders |
|
Rural |
71.33 |
34.18 |
51.85 |
|
Urban |
85.69 |
64.71 |
76.73 |
|
All Areas |
74.52 |
39.11 |
56.61 |
According to the 1998
Census, out of the total educated persons 31.60% had passed primary, 19.39%
middle and 18.45% matriculation. After matriculation the percentage falls to
5.54% for intermediate, 3.21% for graduate and 1.14% for postgraduate.
The economically active
population of the Abbottabad District to the total population comprised about
176,000 souls or 19.99%. Out of this 97.72% are males and 2.28% are females.
Customs and Traditions
Abbottabad is well-cultured
area, modern and ancient cultures are combined here. Although the young
generation is found of modern culture but religious bonds are very tight and
majority of the population like the Islamic traditions and follow the path of
Allah. The Hujra meetings (sitting) are also included in the customs. The
Islamic traditions are outstanding in rural area and have high moral values in
the society.
Dresses
Common dress of the people
is Shalwar Qamiz, however Government officials and students use trousers
and coats. Turban, Kraquli, Patti caps are worn by the people. Men often
wear Waistcoats and Coats over Shalwar Qamiz. Women’s
dresses are also very simple and consist of Shalwar, Qamiz, Dopatta
and Chadder.
Cuisine
The food of inhabitants of
the District is very simple. Maize, wheat and rice are eaten everywhere. Desi
Ghee and Lassi is used eagerly in the rural areas.
Occupations in District
Abbottabad
A large majority of the
population– (60%) depends upon agriculture for their subsistence. However,
income from agriculture is too meager to support the population. As a result,
many of them have found work in other parts of the country or left for abroad.
Other minor professions to which people have taken to, include those of
cobblers, blacksmiths, goldsmiths, weavers, barbers, washer men, laborers etc.
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