Shanu Population

As per the 2011 Census, Shanu Village has a population of 1.74 k (1,738) with 920 (920) males and 818 (818) females.The sex ratio in Shanu is 890, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shanu Village is 329 (329) which is 18.93% of Shanu Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shanu Village is 828 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Shanu 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.

1.74 k

Toatl Population

920

Male Population

818

Female Population

Shanu Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Shanu Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.94 k (1,938), indicating a 11.49% increased from Shanu's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.02 k, and the estimated female population is 923 .

Shanu Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Shanu Village estimated population is projected to be 1.95 k (1,952), projecting a 12.28% increased from Shanu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.02 k, and the estimated female population is 930 .

Shanu Literacy Rate

Shanu Village has a literacy rate of 70.97% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shanu Village is 82.97 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shanu Village is 57.7 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shanu

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 70.97 82.97 57.7
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 70.97 82.97 57.7

Shanu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Shanu Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Shanu Village.

Shanu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Shanu Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Shanu Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shanu

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 890
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 890

Shanu Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Shanu Village are 233 (233).

Shanu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Shanu Village, there are about 395 (395) workers, making up nearly 22.73% of the Shanu Village total population. Out of these, around 361 (361) are male workers, and about 34 (34) are female workers.

Shanu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.94 k (1,938) 11.49%
2025 1.95 k (1,952) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 1.97 k (1,965) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 1.98 k (1,978) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 1.99 k (1,991) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 2.01 k (2,005) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 2.02 k (2,018) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 2.03 k (2,029) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 2.04 k (2,040) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 2.05 k (2,051) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 2.06 k (2,062) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 2.07 k (2,073) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 2.08 k (2,084) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Shanu Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.08 k (2,084), with a male population of 1.08 k (1,081) and a female population of 1.00 k (1,004). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Shanu Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Shanu Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Budha Bug 592
2 Terina Tantri Gund 959
3 Ash Pora 1,987
4 Otingru 351
5 Wara Pora 466
6 Pingru 1,155
7 Adura 1,596
8 Drungsu Shhnagri 1,235
9 Lach 2,481
10 Qalam Abad (Kalam Chakla) 2,443

Shanu Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Shanu is 1.74 k (1,738).

The estimated population of Shanu in 2024 is approximately 1.94 k (1,938).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Shanu is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shanu is 70.97%, with male literacy at 82.97% and female literacy at 57.7%.

The sex ratio in Shanu is 890 females for every 1000 males.

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