Gawas Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gawas Village has a population of 2.61 k (2,613) with 1.44 k (1,438) males and 1.18 k (1,175) females.The sex ratio in Gawas is 818, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gawas Village is 792 (792) which is 30.31% of Gawas Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gawas Village is 506 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Gawas village is listed as part of the Dooru Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Anantnag District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.61 k

Toatl Population

1.44 k

Male Population

1.18 k

Female Population

Gawas Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gawas Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.91 k (2,914), indicating a 11.49% increased from Gawas's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.59 k, and the estimated female population is 1.33 k.

Gawas Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gawas Village estimated population is projected to be 2.93 k (2,934), projecting a 12.28% increased from Gawas's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.60 k, and the estimated female population is 1.34 k.

Gawas Literacy Rate

Gawas Village has a literacy rate of 56.73% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gawas Village is 65.46 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gawas Village is 47.96 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gawas

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 56.73 65.46 47.96
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 56.73 65.46 47.96

Gawas Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Gawas Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Gawas Village.

Gawas Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Gawas Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Gawas Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gawas

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 818
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 818

Gawas Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Gawas Village are 355 (355).

Gawas Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gawas Village, there are about 883 (883) workers, making up nearly 33.79% of the Gawas Village total population. Out of these, around 451 (451) are male workers, and about 432 (432) are female workers.

Gawas - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.91 k (2,914) 11.49%
2025 2.93 k (2,934) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 2.95 k (2,954) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 2.97 k (2,974) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 2.99 k (2,994) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 3.01 k (3,013) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 3.03 k (3,033) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 3.05 k (3,051) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 3.07 k (3,067) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 3.08 k (3,084) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 3.10 k (3,100) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 3.12 k (3,116) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 3.13 k (3,133) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Gawas Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.13 k (3,133), with a male population of 1.69 k (1,689) and a female population of 1.44 k (1,441). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Gawas Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Gawas Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Now Gam Shah Abad 5,751
2 Rain Cho Gund 5,008
3 Thaman Kote 2,561
4 Qamar 4,707
5 Halsidar 3,722
6 Hir Gawas 1,535
7 Chhohan 655
8 Raing Mandoo 1,109
9 Kaprin 3,646
10 Hengi Pora 985

Gawas Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Gawas is 2.61 k (2,613).

The estimated population of Gawas in 2024 is approximately 2.91 k (2,914).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Gawas is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gawas is 56.73%, with male literacy at 65.46% and female literacy at 47.96%.

The sex ratio in Gawas is 818 females for every 1000 males.

Gawas population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.7% up to 2036.