Kargam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kargam Village has a population of 1.33 k (1,327) with 690 (690) males and 637 (637) females.The sex ratio in Kargam is 924, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kargam Village is 227 (227) which is 17.11% of Kargam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kargam Village is 733 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Kargam village is listed as part of the Handwara Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kupwara District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Male Population
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Kargam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kargam Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.48 k (1,480), indicating a 11.49% increased from Kargam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 762 , and the estimated female population is 719 .
Kargam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kargam Village estimated population is projected to be 1.49 k (1,490), projecting a 12.28% increased from Kargam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 767 , and the estimated female population is 725 .
Kargam Literacy Rate
Kargam Village has a literacy rate of 71.27% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kargam Village is 82.29 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kargam Village is 59.89 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kargam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.27 | 82.29 | 59.89 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 71.27 | 82.29 | 59.89 |
Kargam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Kargam Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Kargam Village.
Kargam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Kargam Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Kargam Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kargam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 924 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 924 |
Kargam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Kargam Village are 210 (210).
Kargam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kargam Village, there are about 330 (330) workers, making up nearly 24.87% of the Kargam Village total population. Out of these, around 300 (300) are male workers, and about 30 (30) are female workers.
Kargam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.48 k (1,480) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.49 k (1,490) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.50 k (1,501) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.51 k (1,511) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.52 k (1,521) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.53 k (1,531) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.54 k (1,541) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.55 k (1,550) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.56 k (1,558) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.57 k (1,566) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.58 k (1,575) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.58 k (1,583) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.59 k (1,591) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kargam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.59 k (1,591), with a male population of 811 (811) and a female population of 782 (782). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Kargam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.
Kargam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bata Pora | 1,768 |
| 2 | Hajan | 932 |
| 3 | Muqam Rajwar | 457 |
| 4 | Shat Gund Bala | 859 |
| 5 | Langet | 6,101 |
| 6 | Marat Gam | 1,642 |
| 7 | Tulwari | 1,480 |
| 8 | Shatgund Pain | 702 |
| 9 | Sadura Gund | 838 |
| 10 | Bader Heer | 1,384 |