Forest Block Population
As per the 2011 Census, Forest Block Village has a population of 996 (996) with 536 (536) males and 460 (460) females.The sex ratio in Forest Block is 859, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Forest Block Village is 117 (117) which is 11.75% of Forest Block Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Forest Block Village is 829 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Forest Block village is listed as part of the Bandipora Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Bandipore District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Forest Block Estimated Population in 2025
In 2025, Forest Block Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.12 k (1,119), indicating a 12.28% increased from Forest Block's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 596 , and the estimated female population is 523 .
Forest Block Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Forest Block Village estimated population is projected to be 1.13 k (1,126), projecting a 13.05% increased from Forest Block's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 599 , and the estimated female population is 528 .
Forest Block Literacy Rate
Forest Block Village has a literacy rate of 22.18% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Forest Block Village is 28.81 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Forest Block Village is 14.5 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 | 22.18 | 28.81 | 14.5 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 22.18 | 28.81 | 14.5 |
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 911 (911) with 486 (486) males and 425 (425) females, which is 91.47% of Forest Block Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 875 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Forest Block
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 859 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 859 |
Forest Block Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Forest Block Village are 172 (172).
Forest Block Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Forest Block Village, there are about 333 (333) workers, making up nearly 33.43% of the Forest Block Village total population. Out of these, around 243 (243) are male workers, and about 90 (90) are female workers.
Forest Block - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.12 k (1,119) | 12.28% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.13 k (1,126) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.13 k (1,134) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.14 k (1,141) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.15 k (1,149) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.16 k (1,156) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.16 k (1,163) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.17 k (1,169) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.18 k (1,176) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.18 k (1,182) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.19 k (1,188) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.19 k (1,194) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Forest Block Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.19 k (1,194), with a male population of 630 (630) and a female population of 565 (565). 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 0.69%.
Forest Block Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gund Dachhana | 1,424 |
| 2 | Brar | 1,068 |
| 3 | Chithi Bandi | 8,346 |
| 4 | Aragam | 3,020 |
| 5 | Garoora | 3,528 |