Wager Population
As per the 2011 Census, Wager Village has a population of 2.20 k (2,199) with 1.12 k (1,124) males and 1.08 k (1,075) females.The sex ratio in Wager is 957, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Wager Village is 757 (757) which is 34.42% of Wager Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Wager Village is 812 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Wager village is listed as part of the Khansahib Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Badgam District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Wager Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Wager Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.45 k (2,452), indicating a 11.49% increased from Wager's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.24 k, and the estimated female population is 1.21 k.
Wager Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Wager Village estimated population is projected to be 2.47 k (2,469), projecting a 12.28% increased from Wager's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.25 k, and the estimated female population is 1.22 k.
Wager Literacy Rate
Wager Village has a literacy rate of 55.34% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Wager Village is 67.14 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Wager Village is 44.02 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Wager
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 55.34 | 67.14 | 44.02 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 55.34 | 67.14 | 44.02 |
Wager Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Wager Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Wager Village.
Wager Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Wager Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Wager Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Wager
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 957 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 957 |
Wager Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Wager Village are 320 (320).
Wager Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Wager Village, there are about 412 (412) workers, making up nearly 18.74% of the Wager Village total population. Out of these, around 361 (361) are male workers, and about 51 (51) are female workers.
Wager - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.45 k (2,452) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.47 k (2,469) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.49 k (2,486) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.50 k (2,503) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.52 k (2,520) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.54 k (2,536) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.55 k (2,553) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.57 k (2,568) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.58 k (2,581) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.60 k (2,595) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.61 k (2,609) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.62 k (2,623) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.64 k (2,636) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Wager Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.64 k (2,636), with a male population of 1.32 k (1,320) and a female population of 1.32 k (1,319). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Wager Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.
Wager Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jagu Kharen | 5,081 |
| 2 | Arizal | 1,715 |
| 3 | Ring Zabal | 1,124 |
| 4 | Nambalhar | 306 |
| 5 | Harnow | 663 |
| 6 | Kula Bug | 1,329 |
| 7 | Gund Arjan | 422 |
| 8 | Brel | 926 |
| 9 | Gund Ali Naik | 2,199 |
| 10 | Watra Hail | 3,210 |