Nawgam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Nawgam Village has a population of 4.89 k (4,885) with 3.28 k (3,283) males and 1.60 k (1,602) females.The sex ratio in Nawgam is 488, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nawgam Village is 770 (770) which is 15.76% of Nawgam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nawgam Village is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Nawgam 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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Nawgam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Nawgam Village current estimated population is projected to be 5.45 k (5,447), indicating a 11.49% increased from Nawgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.62 k, and the estimated female population is 1.81 k.
Nawgam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Nawgam Village estimated population is projected to be 5.49 k (5,485), projecting a 12.28% increased from Nawgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.65 k, and the estimated female population is 1.82 k.
Nawgam Literacy Rate
Nawgam Village has a literacy rate of 71.06% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nawgam Village is 84.66 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nawgam Village is 38.82 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nawgam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.06 | 84.66 | 38.82 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 71.06 | 84.66 | 38.82 |
Nawgam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nawgam Village is 32 (32) with 32 (32) males and 0 (0) females, which is 0.66% of Nawgam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 0 females for every 1000 males.
Nawgam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nawgam Village is 107 (107) with 51 (51) males and 56 (56) females, which is 2.19% of Nawgam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1099 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nawgam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 488 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 488 |
Nawgam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Nawgam Village are 548 (548).
Nawgam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nawgam Village, there are about 2.31 k (2,308) workers, making up nearly 47.25% of the Nawgam Village total population. Out of these, around 2.28 k (2,280) are male workers, and about 28 (28) are female workers.
Nawgam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.45 k (5,447) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.49 k (5,485) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.52 k (5,523) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.56 k (5,560) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.60 k (5,596) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.63 k (5,633) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.67 k (5,670) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.70 k (5,703) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.73 k (5,734) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.76 k (5,764) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.80 k (5,795) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.83 k (5,826) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.86 k (5,856) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nawgam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.86 k (5,856), with a male population of 3.86 k (3,855) and a female population of 1.97 k (1,965). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Nawgam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.
Nawgam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat Kojan | 2,065 |
| 2 | Wader Bala | 1,639 |
| 3 | Nicha Hama | 725 |
| 4 | Wadar Pain | 2,022 |
| 5 | Menkal | 452 |
| 6 | Wahama | 2,368 |
| 7 | Mawar | 1,135 |
| 8 | Sanzi Pora Kutlari | 1,631 |
| 9 | Khudi | 794 |
| 10 | Haider Mari | 157 |