Padam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Padam Village has a population of 1.54 k (1,538) with 808 (808) males and 730 (730) females.The sex ratio in Padam is 904, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Padam Village is 211 (211) which is 13.72% of Padam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Padam Village is 868 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Padam village is listed as part of the Zanskar Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kargil District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Padam Estimated Population in 2025
In 2025, Padam Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.73 k (1,727), indicating a 12.28% increased from Padam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 898 , and the estimated female population is 830 .
Padam Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Padam Village estimated population is projected to be 1.74 k (1,739), projecting a 13.05% increased from Padam's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 903 , and the estimated female population is 837 .
Padam Literacy Rate
Padam Village has a literacy rate of 72.95% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Padam Village is 86.62 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Padam Village is 57.91 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Padam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.95 | 86.62 | 57.91 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 72.95 | 86.62 | 57.91 |
Padam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Padam Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Padam Village.
Padam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Padam Village is 1.53 k (1,534) with 805 (805) males and 729 (729) females, which is 99.74% of Padam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 906 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Padam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 904 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 904 |
Padam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Padam Village are 261 (261).
Padam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Padam Village, there are about 288 (288) workers, making up nearly 18.73% of the Padam Village total population. Out of these, around 244 (244) are male workers, and about 44 (44) are female workers.
Padam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.73 k (1,727) | 12.28% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.74 k (1,739) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.75 k (1,751) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.76 k (1,762) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.77 k (1,774) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.79 k (1,786) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.80 k (1,796) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.81 k (1,806) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.82 k (1,815) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.83 k (1,825) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.84 k (1,835) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.84 k (1,844) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Padam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.84 k (1,844), with a male population of 949 (949) and a female population of 896 (896). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Padam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.69%.
Padam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rantaq Shah | 358 |
| 2 | Tonrian Thagan | 573 |
| 3 | Techa Khasar | 290 |
| 4 | Seni | 614 |
| 5 | Selapigai Pak | 701 |
| 6 | Upti Pipiting | 941 |
| 7 | Salapi Ruruk | 361 |
| 8 | Lungmi Rezing | 478 |
| 9 | Karshah | 964 |
| 10 | Zangla | 954 |