Khag Population
As per the 2011 Census, Khag Tehsil has a population of 67.60 k (67,596) with 34.46 k (34,457) males and 33.14 k (33,139) females.The sex ratio in Khag is 962, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Khag Tehsil is 13.57 k (13,568) which is 20.07% of Khag Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Khag Tehsil is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Khag Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Badgam District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in India.
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Khag Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Khag Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 75.36 k (75,364), indicating a 11.49% increased from Khag's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 38.02 k, and the estimated female population is 37.38 k.
Khag Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Khag Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 75.90 k (75,895), projecting a 12.28% increased from Khag's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 38.26 k, and the estimated female population is 37.68 k.
Khag Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Khag Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 66.37 k (66,373), accounting for 98.19% of the Khag Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 33.81 k (33,809), and the Muslim female population is around 32.56 k (32,564).
Khag Sikh Population
Sikh is the second most popular religion in Khag Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 999 (999), accounting for 1.48% of the Khag Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 518 (518), and the Sikh female population is around 481 (481).
Khag Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 66,373 | 98.19% |
| Sikh | 999 | 1.48% |
| Hindu | 105 | 0.16% |
| Christian | 95 | 0.14% |
| Religion not stated | 20 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 3 | 0% |
| Jain | 1 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKhag Urban Population
The Urban population of Khag Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Khag total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Khag Rural Population
The Rural population of Khag Tehsil is 67.60 k (67,596), with 34.46 k (34,457) being males and 33.14 k (33,139) being females, making up 100% of the Khag total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Khag Literacy Rate
Khag Tehsil has a literacy rate of 47.93% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Khag Tehsil is 56.26 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Khag Tehsil is 39.35 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Khag Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Khag Tehsil, it is around 47.93%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Khag
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47.93 | 56.26 | 39.35 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 47.93 | 56.26 | 39.35 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Khag
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 47.29 | 55.59 | 38.75 |
| Sikh | 86.29 | 94.46 | 77.59 |
| Hindu | 40.82 | 55.36 | 21.43 |
| Christian | 59.49 | 66.67 | 50 |
Khag Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Khag Tehsil is 16 (16) with 8 (8) males and 8 (8) females, which is 0.02% of Khag Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Khag Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Khag Tehsil is 2.23 k (2,225) with 1.13 k (1,134) males and 1.09 k (1,091) females, which is 3.29% of Khag Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 963 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Khag
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 962 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 962 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Khag
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 964 |
| Sikh | 929 |
| Hindu | 780 |
| Christian | 760 |
Khag Area & Households
The Total Area of Khag Tehsil is 61.12 Square KM, with a population density of 1,106 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Khag Tehsil are 49.The Total Number of households in Khag Tehsil are 8.80 k(8,799).
Khag Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Khag Tehsil, there are about 16.43 k (16,433) workers, making up nearly 24.31% of the Khag Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 13.26 k (13,259) are male workers, and about 3.17 k (3,174) are female workers.
Khag - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 75.36 k (75,364) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 75.90 k (75,895) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 76.42 k (76,416) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 76.93 k (76,925) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 77.44 k (77,435) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 77.94 k (77,944) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 78.45 k (78,453) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 78.91 k (78,914) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 79.34 k (79,335) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 79.76 k (79,757) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 80.18 k (80,184) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 80.61 k (80,606) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 81.03 k (81,028) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Khag Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 81.03 k (81,028), with a male population of 40.46 k (40,457) and a female population of 40.64 k (40,637). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Khag Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.