Watal Bag Population

As per the 2011 Census, Watal Bag Village has a population of 1.23 k (1,229) with 628 (628) males and 601 (601) females.The sex ratio in Watal Bag is 958, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Watal Bag Village is 219 (219) which is 17.82% of Watal Bag Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Watal Bag Village is 1106 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.23 k

Toatl Population

628

Male Population

601

Female Population

Watal Bag Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Watal Bag Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.37 k (1,371), indicating a 11.49% increased from Watal Bag's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 693 , and the estimated female population is 678 .

Watal Bag Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Watal Bag Village estimated population is projected to be 1.38 k (1,380), projecting a 12.28% increased from Watal Bag's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 698 , and the estimated female population is 684 .

Watal Bag Literacy Rate

Watal Bag Village has a literacy rate of 66.83% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Watal Bag Village is 75.76 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Watal Bag Village is 57.2 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Watal Bag

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 66.83 75.76 57.2
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 66.83 75.76 57.2

Watal Bag Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

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

Watal Bag Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Watal Bag Village is 16 (16) with 8 (8) males and 8 (8) females, which is 1.3% of Watal Bag Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Watal Bag

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 958
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 958

Watal Bag Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Watal Bag Village are 238 (238).

Watal Bag Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Watal Bag Village, there are about 573 (573) workers, making up nearly 46.62% of the Watal Bag Village total population. Out of these, around 320 (320) are male workers, and about 253 (253) are female workers.

Watal Bag - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.37 k (1,371) 11.49%
2025 1.38 k (1,380) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 1.39 k (1,390) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 1.40 k (1,399) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 1.41 k (1,408) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 1.42 k (1,418) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 1.43 k (1,427) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 1.44 k (1,435) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 1.44 k (1,443) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 1.45 k (1,451) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 1.46 k (1,458) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 1.47 k (1,466) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 1.47 k (1,474) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Watal Bag Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.47 k (1,474), with a male population of 738 (738) and a female population of 737 (737). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Watal Bag Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Watal Bag Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Qasba Lar 3,672
2 Bagh Mahanand 739
3 Bagh Zaman Ganai 161
4 Bena Hama 2,079
5 Mani Gam 7,606
6 Bardala 680
7 Khrani Hama 1,351
8 Rapore 2,822
9 Wond Hama 520
10 Barsoo 2,102

Watal Bag Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Watal Bag is 1.23 k (1,229).

The estimated population of Watal Bag in 2024 is approximately 1.37 k (1,371).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Watal Bag is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 16 (1.3%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Watal Bag is 66.83%, with male literacy at 75.76% and female literacy at 57.2%.

The sex ratio in Watal Bag is 958 females for every 1000 males.

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