Preta Population
As per the 2011 Census, Preta Village has a population of 3.20 k (3,200) with 1.68 k (1,675) males and 1.53 k (1,525) females.The sex ratio in Preta is 911, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Preta Village is 389 (389) which is 12.16% of Preta Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Preta Village is 889 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Preta village is listed as part of the Bashohli Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kathua District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Preta Estimated Population in 2025
In 2025, Preta Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.59 k (3,593), indicating a 12.28% increased from Preta's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.86 k, and the estimated female population is 1.73 k.
Preta Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Preta Village estimated population is projected to be 3.62 k (3,618), projecting a 13.05% increased from Preta's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.87 k, and the estimated female population is 1.75 k.
Preta Literacy Rate
Preta Village has a literacy rate of 67.63% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Preta Village is 74.34 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Preta Village is 60.28 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Preta
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.63 | 74.34 | 60.28 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 67.63 | 74.34 | 60.28 |
Preta Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Preta Village is 334 (334) with 165 (165) males and 169 (169) females, which is 10.44% of Preta Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1025 females for every 1000 males.
Preta Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Preta Village is 367 (367) with 204 (204) males and 163 (163) females, which is 11.47% of Preta Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 800 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Preta
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 911 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 911 |
Preta Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Preta Village are 598 (598).
Preta Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Preta Village, there are about 780 (780) workers, making up nearly 24.38% of the Preta Village total population. Out of these, around 628 (628) are male workers, and about 152 (152) are female workers.
Preta - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.59 k (3,593) | 12.28% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.62 k (3,618) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.64 k (3,642) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.67 k (3,666) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.69 k (3,690) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.71 k (3,714) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.74 k (3,736) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.76 k (3,756) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.78 k (3,776) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.80 k (3,796) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.82 k (3,816) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.84 k (3,836) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Preta Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.84 k (3,836), with a male population of 1.97 k (1,967) and a female population of 1.87 k (1,871). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Preta Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.69%.
Preta Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandla | 1,062 |
| 2 | Rehn | 1,749 |
| 3 | Smahn | 1,702 |
| 4 | Jhankar | 1,571 |
| 5 | Kagrod | 2,327 |
| 6 | Plakh | 3,039 |
| 7 | Poonda | 1,406 |
| 8 | Kohrdhar | 1,376 |
| 9 | Thana | 2,323 |
| 10 | Dhar Mahanpur | 1,554 |