Forest Block Population
As per the 2011 Census, Forest Block Village has a population of 11.34 k (11,344) with 6.07 k (6,067) males and 5.28 k (5,277) females.The sex ratio in Forest Block is 870, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Forest Block Village is 2.16 k (2,156) which is 19.01% of Forest Block Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Forest Block Village is 919 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Forest Block village is listed as part of the Kokernag Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Anantnag District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
Forest Block Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Forest Block Village current estimated population is projected to be 12.65 k (12,648), indicating a 11.49% increased from Forest Block's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.69 k, and the estimated female population is 5.95 k.
Forest Block Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Forest Block Village estimated population is projected to be 12.74 k (12,737), projecting a 12.28% increased from Forest Block's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.74 k, and the estimated female population is 6.00 k.
Forest Block Literacy Rate
Forest Block Village has a literacy rate of 20.69% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Forest Block Village is 25.37 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Forest Block Village is 15.24 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Forest Block
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20.69 | 25.37 | 15.24 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 20.69 | 25.37 | 15.24 |
Forest Block Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Forest Block Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Forest Block Village.
Forest Block Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Forest Block Village is 8.94 k (8,936) with 4.74 k (4,744) males and 4.19 k (4,192) females, which is 78.77% of Forest Block Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 884 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Forest Block
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 870 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 870 |
Forest Block Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Forest Block Village are 1.41 k(1,411).
Forest Block Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Forest Block Village, there are about 4.48 k (4,478) workers, making up nearly 39.47% of the Forest Block Village total population. Out of these, around 2.84 k (2,840) are male workers, and about 1.64 k (1,638) are female workers.
Forest Block - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.65 k (12,648) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 12.74 k (12,737) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 12.83 k (12,825) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 12.91 k (12,910) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 13.00 k (12,996) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 13.08 k (13,081) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 13.17 k (13,167) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 13.24 k (13,244) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 13.32 k (13,315) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 13.39 k (13,385) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 13.46 k (13,457) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 13.53 k (13,528) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 13.60 k (13,599) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Forest Block Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 13.60 k (13,599), with a male population of 7.12 k (7,124) and a female population of 6.47 k (6,471). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Forest Block Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.
Forest Block Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watar Hall | 773 |
| 2 | Takiya Ahamad Shah | 464 |
| 3 | Lisser Chawal Gam | 3,276 |
| 4 | Oui Bamdoora | 2,940 |
| 5 | Rakh Lissar | 98 |