Wajhama Population

As per the 2011 Census, Wajhama Village has a population of 792 (792) with 421 (421) males and 371 (371) females.The sex ratio in Wajhama is 882, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Wajhama Village is 89 (89) which is 11.24% of Wajhama Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Wajhama Village is 894 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Wajhama 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.

792

Toatl Population

421

Male Population

371

Female Population

Wajhama Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Wajhama Village current estimated population is projected to be 884 (884), indicating a 11.49% increased from Wajhama's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 465 , and the estimated female population is 419 .

Wajhama Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Wajhama Village estimated population is projected to be 890 (890), projecting a 12.28% increased from Wajhama's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 468 , and the estimated female population is 422 .

Wajhama Literacy Rate

Wajhama Village has a literacy rate of 59.89% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Wajhama Village is 71.66 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Wajhama Village is 46.5 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Wajhama

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 59.89 71.66 46.5
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 59.89 71.66 46.5

Wajhama Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

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

Wajhama Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Wajhama

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 882
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 882

Wajhama Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Wajhama Village are 125 (125).

Wajhama Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Wajhama Village, there are about 313 (313) workers, making up nearly 39.52% of the Wajhama Village total population. Out of these, around 201 (201) are male workers, and about 112 (112) are female workers.

Wajhama - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 884 (884) 11.49%
2025 890 (890) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 896 (896) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 902 (902) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 908 (908) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 914 (914) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 920 (920) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 925 (925) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 930 (930) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 935 (935) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 940 (940) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 945 (945) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 950 (950) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Wajhama Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 950 (950), with a male population of 495 (495) and a female population of 455 (455). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Wajhama Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Wajhama Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Lach 2,481
2 Qalam Abad (Kalam Chakla) 2,443
3 Chunti Pora 920
4 Bata Gund 1,363
5 Hangah 2,140
6 Harawat 688
7 Chaka Poran 166
8 Wulrama 1,372
9 Kunel 651
10 Renan 749

Wajhama Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Wajhama is 792 (792).

The estimated population of Wajhama in 2024 is approximately 884 (884).

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Wajhama is 59.89%, with male literacy at 71.66% and female literacy at 46.5%.

The sex ratio in Wajhama is 882 females for every 1000 males.

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