Shala Gam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shala Gam Village has a population of 2.25 k (2,247) with 1.14 k (1,136) males and 1.11 k (1,111) females.The sex ratio in Shala Gam is 978, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shala Gam Village is 364 (364) which is 16.2% of Shala Gam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shala Gam Village is 820 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Shala Gam village is listed as part of the Bijbehara Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Anantnag District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Shala Gam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shala Gam Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.51 k (2,506), indicating a 11.49% increased from Shala Gam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.25 k, and the estimated female population is 1.25 k.
Shala Gam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shala Gam Village estimated population is projected to be 2.52 k (2,523), projecting a 12.28% increased from Shala Gam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.26 k, and the estimated female population is 1.26 k.
Shala Gam Literacy Rate
Shala Gam Village has a literacy rate of 56.08% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shala Gam Village is 71.05 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shala Gam Village is 41.29 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shala Gam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56.08 | 71.05 | 41.29 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 56.08 | 71.05 | 41.29 |
Shala Gam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Shala Gam Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Shala Gam Village.
Shala Gam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shala Gam Village is 46 (46) with 27 (27) males and 19 (19) females, which is 2.05% of Shala Gam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 704 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shala Gam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 978 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 978 |
Shala Gam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Shala Gam Village are 329 (329).
Shala Gam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shala Gam Village, there are about 1.14 k (1,139) workers, making up nearly 50.69% of the Shala Gam Village total population. Out of these, around 585 (585) are male workers, and about 554 (554) are female workers.
Shala Gam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.51 k (2,506) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.52 k (2,523) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.54 k (2,541) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.56 k (2,558) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.58 k (2,575) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.59 k (2,591) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.61 k (2,608) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.62 k (2,624) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.64 k (2,638) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.65 k (2,652) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.67 k (2,666) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.68 k (2,680) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.69 k (2,694) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shala Gam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.69 k (2,694), with a male population of 1.33 k (1,334) and a female population of 1.36 k (1,363). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Shala Gam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.
Shala Gam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dari Gund | 1,318 |
| 2 | Beya Warah | 2,553 |
| 3 | Khush Roi Kalan | 2,547 |
| 4 | Katu | 1,372 |
| 5 | Shiti Pora | 487 |
| 6 | Waghama | 5,429 |
| 7 | Gund Nowroze | 677 |
| 8 | Rakhi Kitri Teng | 0 |
| 9 | Kandi Pora | 1,197 |
| 10 | Inder Mooni (Takiya Maqsood Shah) | 346 |