Gara Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gara Village has a population of 1.04 k (1,043) with 531 (531) males and 512 (512) females.The sex ratio in Gara is 965, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gara Village is 181 (181) which is 17.35% of Gara Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gara Village is 793 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.04 k

Toatl Population

531

Male Population

512

Female Population

Gara Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gara Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.16 k (1,163), indicating a 11.49% increased from Gara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 586 , and the estimated female population is 578 .

Gara Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gara Village estimated population is projected to be 1.17 k (1,172), projecting a 12.28% increased from Gara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 590 , and the estimated female population is 583 .

Gara Literacy Rate

Gara Village has a literacy rate of 69.03% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gara Village is 75.58 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gara Village is 62.5 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gara

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 69.03 75.58 62.5
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 69.03 75.58 62.5

Gara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gara Village is 80 (80) with 45 (45) males and 35 (35) females, which is 7.67% of Gara Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 778 females for every 1000 males.

Gara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gara Village is 280 (280) with 140 (140) males and 140 (140) females, which is 26.85% of Gara Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gara

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 965
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 965

Gara Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Gara Village are 210 (210).

Gara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gara Village, there are about 299 (299) workers, making up nearly 28.67% of the Gara Village total population. Out of these, around 284 (284) are male workers, and about 15 (15) are female workers.

Gara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.16 k (1,163) 11.49%
2025 1.17 k (1,172) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 1.18 k (1,180) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 1.19 k (1,187) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 1.20 k (1,195) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 1.20 k (1,203) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 1.21 k (1,211) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 1.22 k (1,218) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 1.23 k (1,225) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 1.23 k (1,231) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 1.24 k (1,238) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 1.24 k (1,244) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 1.25 k (1,251) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Gara Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.25 k (1,251), with a male population of 624 (624) and a female population of 628 (628). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Gara Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Gara Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Dhalta 239
2 Chak Balunda 138
3 Said 931
4 Rakh Sarkar Sahllan 43
5 Maila 2,569
6 Sohaal 323
7 Kannah 577
8 Stoora 1,297
9 Bhayia 2,145
10 Dhamiyal 594

Gara Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Gara is 1.04 k (1,043).

The estimated population of Gara in 2024 is approximately 1.16 k (1,163).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Gara is 80 (7.67%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 280 (26.85%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gara is 69.03%, with male literacy at 75.58% and female literacy at 62.5%.

The sex ratio in Gara is 965 females for every 1000 males.

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