Chahjar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chahjar Village has a population of 189 (189) with 106 (106) males and 83 (83) females.The sex ratio in Chahjar is 784, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chahjar Village is 32 (32) which is 16.93% of Chahjar Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chahjar Village is 524 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

189

Toatl Population

106

Male Population

83

Female Population

Chahjar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chahjar Village current estimated population is projected to be 211 (211), indicating a 11.49% increased from Chahjar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 117 , and the estimated female population is 94 .

Chahjar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chahjar Village estimated population is projected to be 213 (213), projecting a 12.28% increased from Chahjar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 118 , and the estimated female population is 95 .

Chahjar Literacy Rate

Chahjar Village has a literacy rate of 62.42% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chahjar Village is 72.94 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chahjar Village is 50 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chahjar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 62.42 72.94 50
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 62.42 72.94 50

Chahjar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

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

Chahjar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chahjar Village is 29 (29) with 17 (17) males and 12 (12) females, which is 15.34% of Chahjar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 706 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chahjar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 784
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 784

Chahjar Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Chahjar Village are 46 (46).

Chahjar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chahjar Village, there are about 102 (102) workers, making up nearly 53.97% of the Chahjar Village total population. Out of these, around 58 (58) are male workers, and about 44 (44) are female workers.

Chahjar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 211 (211) 11.49%
2025 213 (213) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 214 (214) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 216 (216) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 217 (217) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 218 (218) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 220 (220) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 221 (221) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 222 (222) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 224 (224) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 225 (225) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 226 (226) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 227 (227) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Chahjar Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 227 (227), with a male population of 125 (125) and a female population of 102 (102). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Chahjar Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Chahjar Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kharah 1,497
2 Bali 480
3 Kitial Simbal 767
4 Thandi Choi 776
5 Lahar 457
6 Jogiani 143
7 Basiara 664
8 Jad 2,130
9 Bhalwal Brahmana 2,133
10 Jomotian 746

Chahjar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chahjar is 189 (189).

The estimated population of Chahjar in 2024 is approximately 211 (211).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chahjar is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 29 (15.34%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chahjar is 62.42%, with male literacy at 72.94% and female literacy at 50%.

The sex ratio in Chahjar is 784 females for every 1000 males.

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