Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Population

As per the 2011 Census, Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Village has a population of 2.34 k (2,337) with 1.22 k (1,216) males and 1.12 k (1,121) females.The sex ratio in Poshwan (Zachal Dara) is 922, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Village is 468 (468) which is 20.03% of Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Village is 1018 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Poshwan (Zachal Dara) 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.

2.34 k

Toatl Population

1.22 k

Male Population

1.12 k

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Population Census 2011
  2. Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Population 2024
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.61 k (2,606), indicating a 11.49% increased from Poshwan (Zachal Dara)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.34 k, and the estimated female population is 1.27 k.

Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Village estimated population is projected to be 2.62 k (2,624), projecting a 12.28% increased from Poshwan (Zachal Dara)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.35 k, and the estimated female population is 1.28 k.

Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Literacy Rate

Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Village has a literacy rate of 63.46% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Village is 73.98 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Village is 51.75 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Poshwan (Zachal Dara)

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 63.46 73.98 51.75
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 63.46 73.98 51.75

Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Village.

Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Village is 147 (147) with 71 (71) males and 76 (76) females, which is 6.29% of Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1071 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Poshwan (Zachal Dara)

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 922
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 922

Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Village are 350 (350).

Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Village, there are about 815 (815) workers, making up nearly 34.87% of the Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Village total population. Out of these, around 555 (555) are male workers, and about 260 (260) are female workers.

Poshwan (Zachal Dara) - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.61 k (2,606) 11.49% ↑
2025 2.62 k (2,624) 12.28% 0.79 % ↑
2026 2.64 k (2,642) 13.05% 0.77 % ↑
2027 2.66 k (2,660) 13.8% 0.75 % ↑
2028 2.68 k (2,678) 14.55% 0.75 % ↑
2029 2.70 k (2,695) 15.31% 0.76 % ↑
2030 2.71 k (2,713) 16.06% 0.75 % ↑
2031 2.73 k (2,729) 16.74% 0.68 % ↑
2032 2.74 k (2,743) 17.37% 0.63 % ↑
2033 2.76 k (2,758) 17.99% 0.62 % ↑
2034 2.77 k (2,773) 18.62% 0.63 % ↑
2035 2.79 k (2,787) 19.25% 0.63 % ↑
2036 2.80 k (2,802) 19.87% 0.62 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.80 k (2,802), with a male population of 1.43 k (1,428) and a female population of 1.38 k (1,375). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Wagat 728
2 Siraj Pora 1,378
3 Majeed Abad (Pahal Daji) 771
4 Khai Pora 1,338
5 Said Pora (Sultan Pora) 294
6 Yamler 1,031
7 Bawan Wastar 1,107
8 Lara Bal 244
9 Shati Gam 944
10 Chinja Mula 904

Poshwan (Zachal Dara) Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Poshwan (Zachal Dara) is 2.34 k (2,337).

The estimated population of Poshwan (Zachal Dara) in 2024 is approximately 2.61 k (2,606).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Poshwan (Zachal Dara) is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 147 (6.29%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Poshwan (Zachal Dara) is 63.46%, with male literacy at 73.98% and female literacy at 51.75%.

The sex ratio in Poshwan (Zachal Dara) is 922 females for every 1000 males.

Poshwan (Zachal Dara) population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.7% up to 2036.