Wangat Population

As per the 2011 Census, Wangat Village has a population of 6.62 k (6,616) with 3.51 k (3,507) males and 3.11 k (3,109) females.The sex ratio in Wangat is 887, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Wangat Village is 1.67 k (1,667) which is 25.2% of Wangat Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Wangat Village is 763 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Wangat village is listed as part of the Kangan Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Ganderbal District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

6.62 k

Toatl Population

3.51 k

Male Population

3.11 k

Female Population

Wangat Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Wangat Village current estimated population is projected to be 7.38 k (7,377), indicating a 11.49% increased from Wangat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.87 k, and the estimated female population is 3.51 k.

Wangat Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Wangat Village estimated population is projected to be 7.43 k (7,429), projecting a 12.28% increased from Wangat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.89 k, and the estimated female population is 3.54 k.

Wangat Literacy Rate

Wangat Village has a literacy rate of 47.54% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Wangat Village is 58.06 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Wangat Village is 36.26 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Wangat

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 47.54 58.06 36.26
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 47.54 58.06 36.26

Wangat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Wangat Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Wangat Village.

Wangat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Wangat Village is 4.34 k (4,342) with 2.33 k (2,329) males and 2.01 k (2,013) females, which is 65.63% of Wangat Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 865 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Wangat

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 887
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 887

Wangat Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Wangat Village are 932 (932).

Wangat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Wangat Village, there are about 1.31 k (1,307) workers, making up nearly 19.76% of the Wangat Village total population. Out of these, around 1.27 k (1,265) are male workers, and about 42 (42) are female workers.

Wangat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 7.38 k (7,377) 11.49%
2025 7.43 k (7,429) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 7.48 k (7,480) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 7.53 k (7,530) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 7.58 k (7,579) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 7.63 k (7,629) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 7.68 k (7,679) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 7.72 k (7,724) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 7.77 k (7,765) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 7.81 k (7,807) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 7.85 k (7,849) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 7.89 k (7,890) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 7.93 k (7,931) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Wangat Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.93 k (7,931), with a male population of 4.12 k (4,118) and a female population of 3.81 k (3,813). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Wangat Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Wangat Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Palang (Preng) 2,450
2 Lari 889
3 Barwalah 1,337
4 Gund Ari 713
5 Kacha Nambal 2,591
6 Khanan 1,731
7 Berna Bugh 3,006
8 Bamlina 278
9 Kij Parah 754
10 Hardo Panzin 1,146

Wangat Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Wangat is 6.62 k (6,616).

The estimated population of Wangat in 2024 is approximately 7.38 k (7,377).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Wangat is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 4.34 k (65.63%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Wangat is 47.54%, with male literacy at 58.06% and female literacy at 36.26%.

The sex ratio in Wangat is 887 females for every 1000 males.

Wangat population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.7% up to 2036.