Nikian Population in 2025
In 2025, Nikian Village current estimated population is projected to be 496 (496), indicating a 12.28% increased from Nikian's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 248 , and the estimated female population is 248 .
Nikian Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Nikian Village estimated population is projected to be 499 (499), projecting a 13.05% increased from Nikian's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 250 , and the estimated female population is 250 .
Nikian Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Nikian Village has a population of 441 (441) with 223 (223) males and 218 (218) females.The sex ratio in Nikian is 978, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nikian Village is 64 (64) which is 14.51% of Nikian Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nikian Village is 1065 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Nikian 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.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Nikian Literacy Rate
Nikian Village has a literacy rate of 83.02% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nikian Village is 90.1 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nikian Village is 75.68 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nikian
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.02 | 90.1 | 75.68 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 83.02 | 90.1 | 75.68 |
Nikian Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nikian Village is 70 (70) with 39 (39) males and 31 (31) females, which is 15.87% of Nikian Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 795 females for every 1000 males.
Nikian Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Nikian Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Nikian Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nikian
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 978 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 978 |
Nikian Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Nikian Village are 115 (115).
Nikian Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nikian Village, there are about 112 (112) workers, making up nearly 25.4% of the Nikian Village total population. Out of these, around 105 (105) are male workers, and about 7 (7) are female workers.
Nikian - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 496 (496) | 12.28% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 499 (499) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 502 (502) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 506 (506) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 509 (509) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 512 (512) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 515 (515) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 518 (518) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 521 (521) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 524 (524) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 526 (526) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 529 (529) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nikian Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 529 (529), with a male population of 262 (262) and a female population of 268 (268). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Nikian Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.69%.
Nikian Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chaprial | 58 |
| 2 | Platan | 1,790 |
| 3 | Dar | 122 |
| 4 | Chhani Diwanan | 393 |
| 5 | Laham | 859 |
| 6 | Khunda | 348 |
| 7 | Nandwal | 988 |
| 8 | Chak Malal | 3,222 |
| 9 | Malal Ahgal | 858 |
| 10 | Taroti | 1,223 |