Wahama Population
As per the 2011 Census, Wahama Village has a population of 2.37 k (2,368) with 1.20 k (1,197) males and 1.17 k (1,171) females.The sex ratio in Wahama is 979, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Wahama Village is 431 (431) which is 18.2% of Wahama Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Wahama Village is 996 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Wahama 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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Wahama Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Wahama Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.64 k (2,641), indicating a 11.49% increased from Wahama's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.32 k, and the estimated female population is 1.32 k.
Wahama Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Wahama Village estimated population is projected to be 2.66 k (2,659), projecting a 12.28% increased from Wahama's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.33 k, and the estimated female population is 1.33 k.
Wahama Literacy Rate
Wahama Village has a literacy rate of 59.37% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Wahama Village is 69.42 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Wahama Village is 49.06 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Wahama
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59.37 | 69.42 | 49.06 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 59.37 | 69.42 | 49.06 |
Wahama Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Wahama Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Wahama Village.
Wahama Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Wahama Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Wahama Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Wahama
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 979 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 979 |
Wahama Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Wahama Village are 342 (342).
Wahama Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Wahama Village, there are about 614 (614) workers, making up nearly 25.93% of the Wahama Village total population. Out of these, around 489 (489) are male workers, and about 125 (125) are female workers.
Wahama - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.64 k (2,641) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.66 k (2,659) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.68 k (2,677) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.70 k (2,695) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.71 k (2,713) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.73 k (2,731) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.75 k (2,749) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.77 k (2,765) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.78 k (2,780) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.80 k (2,795) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.81 k (2,809) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.82 k (2,824) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.84 k (2,839) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Wahama Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.84 k (2,839), with a male population of 1.41 k (1,406) and a female population of 1.44 k (1,436). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Wahama Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.
Wahama Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wader Bala | 1,639 |
| 2 | Nicha Hama | 725 |
| 3 | Wadar Pain | 2,022 |
| 4 | Menkal | 452 |
| 5 | Nawgam | 4,885 |
| 6 | Mawar | 1,135 |
| 7 | Sanzi Pora Kutlari | 1,631 |
| 8 | Khudi | 794 |
| 9 | Haider Mari | 157 |
| 10 | Moona Bal | 704 |