Nowgam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Nowgam Village has a population of 5.84 k (5,836) with 3.00 k (2,996) males and 2.84 k (2,840) females.The sex ratio in Nowgam is 948, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nowgam Village is 966 (966) which is 16.55% of Nowgam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nowgam Village is 793 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Nowgam village is listed as part of the Sonawari 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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Nowgam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Nowgam Village current estimated population is projected to be 6.51 k (6,507), indicating a 11.49% increased from Nowgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.31 k, and the estimated female population is 3.20 k.
Nowgam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Nowgam Village estimated population is projected to be 6.55 k (6,553), projecting a 12.28% increased from Nowgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.33 k, and the estimated female population is 3.23 k.
Nowgam Literacy Rate
Nowgam Village has a literacy rate of 30.18% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nowgam Village is 40.9 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nowgam Village is 19.27 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nowgam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30.18 | 40.9 | 19.27 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 30.18 | 40.9 | 19.27 |
Nowgam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Nowgam Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Nowgam Village.
Nowgam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Nowgam Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Nowgam Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nowgam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 948 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 948 |
Nowgam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Nowgam Village are 776 (776).
Nowgam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nowgam Village, there are about 2.17 k (2,166) workers, making up nearly 37.11% of the Nowgam Village total population. Out of these, around 1.38 k (1,384) are male workers, and about 782 (782) are female workers.
Nowgam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.51 k (6,507) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.55 k (6,553) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.60 k (6,598) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.64 k (6,642) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.69 k (6,686) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.73 k (6,730) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.77 k (6,774) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.81 k (6,814) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.85 k (6,850) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 6.89 k (6,886) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 6.92 k (6,923) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 6.96 k (6,960) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 7.00 k (6,996) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nowgam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.00 k (6,996), with a male population of 3.52 k (3,518) and a female population of 3.48 k (3,483). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Nowgam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.
Nowgam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilal Abad (Nisbal) | 4,723 |
| 2 | Shilvat | 2,461 |
| 3 | Shadi Pora | 2,021 |
| 4 | Rakh Shilvat | 3,771 |
| 5 | Gund Nowgam | 1,916 |
| 6 | Zal Pora | 2,191 |
| 7 | Rakh Sultan Pora | 2,613 |
| 8 | Gada Khud | 2,007 |
| 9 | Najin | 1,370 |
| 10 | Ganstan | 4,220 |