Darung Population

As per the 2011 Census, Darung Village has a population of 2.23 k (2,231) with 1.17 k (1,167) males and 1.06 k (1,064) females.The sex ratio in Darung is 912, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Darung Village is 281 (281) which is 12.6% of Darung Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Darung Village is 874 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.23 k

Toatl Population

1.17 k

Male Population

1.06 k

Female Population

Darung Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Darung Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.49 k (2,488), indicating a 11.49% increased from Darung's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.29 k, and the estimated female population is 1.20 k.

Darung Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Darung Village estimated population is projected to be 2.51 k (2,505), projecting a 12.28% increased from Darung's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.30 k, and the estimated female population is 1.21 k.

Darung Literacy Rate

Darung Village has a literacy rate of 78.31% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Darung Village is 87.71 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Darung Village is 68.06 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Darung

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 78.31 87.71 68.06
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 78.31 87.71 68.06

Darung Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Darung Village is 714 (714) with 385 (385) males and 329 (329) females, which is 32% of Darung Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 855 females for every 1000 males.

Darung Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Darung Village is 48 (48) with 22 (22) males and 26 (26) females, which is 2.15% of Darung Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1182 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Darung

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 912
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 912

Darung Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Darung Village are 423 (423).

Darung Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Darung Village, there are about 616 (616) workers, making up nearly 27.61% of the Darung Village total population. Out of these, around 566 (566) are male workers, and about 50 (50) are female workers.

Darung - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.49 k (2,488) 11.49%
2025 2.51 k (2,505) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 2.52 k (2,523) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 2.54 k (2,539) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 2.56 k (2,556) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 2.57 k (2,573) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 2.59 k (2,590) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 2.61 k (2,605) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 2.62 k (2,619) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 2.63 k (2,633) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 2.65 k (2,647) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 2.66 k (2,661) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 2.68 k (2,675) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Darung Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.68 k (2,675), with a male population of 1.37 k (1,371) and a female population of 1.31 k (1,305). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Darung Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Darung Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Salor 1,924
2 Danjisdhar 2,375
3 Siyalna 2,077
4 Thantha (Thanthu) 1,002
5 Harnotta 567
6 Mandli 1,503
7 Rampur 1,603
8 Kahug 2,602
9 Lahari 2,805
10 Bathari 1,411

Darung Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Darung is 2.23 k (2,231).

The estimated population of Darung in 2024 is approximately 2.49 k (2,488).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Darung is 714 (32%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 48 (2.15%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Darung is 78.31%, with male literacy at 87.71% and female literacy at 68.06%.

The sex ratio in Darung is 912 females for every 1000 males.

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