Nihama Population
As per the 2011 Census, Nihama Village has a population of 438 (438) with 222 (222) males and 216 (216) females.The sex ratio in Nihama is 973, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nihama Village is 76 (76) which is 17.35% of Nihama Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nihama Village is 584 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Nihama 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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Nihama Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Nihama Village current estimated population is projected to be 489 (489), indicating a 11.49% increased from Nihama's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 245 , and the estimated female population is 244 .
Nihama Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Nihama Village estimated population is projected to be 492 (492), projecting a 12.28% increased from Nihama's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 247 , and the estimated female population is 246 .
Nihama Literacy Rate
Nihama Village has a literacy rate of 70.17% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nihama Village is 83.91 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nihama Village is 57.45 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nihama
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.17 | 83.91 | 57.45 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 70.17 | 83.91 | 57.45 |
Nihama Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Nihama Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Nihama Village.
Nihama Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Nihama Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Nihama Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nihama
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 973 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 973 |
Nihama Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Nihama Village are 69 (69).
Nihama Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nihama Village, there are about 181 (181) workers, making up nearly 41.32% of the Nihama Village total population. Out of these, around 83 (83) are male workers, and about 98 (98) are female workers.
Nihama - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 489 (489) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 492 (492) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 496 (496) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 499 (499) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 502 (502) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 506 (506) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 509 (509) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 512 (512) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 515 (515) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 517 (517) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 520 (520) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 523 (523) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 526 (526) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nihama Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 526 (526), with a male population of 261 (261) and a female population of 265 (265). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Nihama Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.
Nihama Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mala Bagh | 433 |
| 2 | Loki Pora | 2,298 |
| 3 | Mundi Gam | 1,267 |
| 4 | Bicherwari | 1,304 |
| 5 | Super Negam | 1,900 |
| 6 | Lal Bug | 430 |
| 7 | Gana Pora | 1,533 |
| 8 | Yaru | 935 |
| 9 | Udi Pora | 1,484 |
| 10 | Bata Pora | 1,768 |