Nikowal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Nikowal Village has a population of 273 (273) with 139 (139) males and 134 (134) females.The sex ratio in Nikowal is 965, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nikowal Village is 42 (42) which is 15.38% of Nikowal Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nikowal Village is 750 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Nikowal 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.
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Nikowal Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Nikowal Village current estimated population is projected to be 305 (305), indicating a 11.49% increased from Nikowal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 154 , and the estimated female population is 152 .
Nikowal Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Nikowal Village estimated population is projected to be 307 (307), projecting a 12.28% increased from Nikowal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 155 , and the estimated female population is 153 .
Nikowal Literacy Rate
Nikowal Village has a literacy rate of 73.16% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nikowal Village is 83.48 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nikowal Village is 62.93 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nikowal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.16 | 83.48 | 62.93 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 73.16 | 83.48 | 62.93 |
Nikowal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nikowal Village is 179 (179) with 96 (96) males and 83 (83) females, which is 65.57% of Nikowal Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 865 females for every 1000 males.
Nikowal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nikowal Village is 4 (4) with 0 (0) males and 4 (4) females, which is 1.47% of Nikowal Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nikowal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 965 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 965 |
Nikowal Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Nikowal Village are 70 (70).
Nikowal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nikowal Village, there are about 54 (54) workers, making up nearly 19.78% of the Nikowal Village total population. Out of these, around 52 (52) are male workers, and about 2 (2) are female workers.
Nikowal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 305 (305) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 307 (307) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 309 (309) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 311 (311) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 313 (313) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 315 (315) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 317 (317) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 319 (319) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 321 (321) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 323 (323) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 324 (324) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 326 (326) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 328 (328) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nikowal Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 328 (328), with a male population of 164 (164) and a female population of 165 (165). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Nikowal Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.
Nikowal Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chak Tagwal (Un-inhabited) | 0 |
| 2 | Pindi | 571 |
| 3 | Rajpora | 493 |
| 4 | Jowana Bela | 1,001 |
| 5 | Chhani Thana | 582 |