Wilgam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Wilgam Village has a population of 4.46 k (4,462) with 2.88 k (2,876) males and 1.59 k (1,586) females.The sex ratio in Wilgam is 552, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Wilgam Village is 607 (607) which is 13.6% of Wilgam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Wilgam Village is 619 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Wilgam 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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Wilgam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Wilgam Village current estimated population is projected to be 4.98 k (4,975), indicating a 11.49% increased from Wilgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.17 k, and the estimated female population is 1.79 k.
Wilgam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Wilgam Village estimated population is projected to be 5.01 k (5,010), projecting a 12.28% increased from Wilgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.19 k, and the estimated female population is 1.80 k.
Wilgam Literacy Rate
Wilgam Village has a literacy rate of 77.51% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Wilgam Village is 88.24 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Wilgam Village is 57.68 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Wilgam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.51 | 88.24 | 57.68 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 77.51 | 88.24 | 57.68 |
Wilgam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Wilgam Village is 5 (5) with 5 (5) males and 0 (0) females, which is 0.11% of Wilgam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 0 females for every 1000 males.
Wilgam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Wilgam Village is 11 (11) with 11 (11) males and 0 (0) females, which is 0.25% of Wilgam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 0 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Wilgam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 552 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 552 |
Wilgam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Wilgam Village are 509 (509).
Wilgam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Wilgam Village, there are about 1.92 k (1,920) workers, making up nearly 43.03% of the Wilgam Village total population. Out of these, around 1.71 k (1,713) are male workers, and about 207 (207) are female workers.
Wilgam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.98 k (4,975) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.01 k (5,010) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.05 k (5,045) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.08 k (5,078) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.11 k (5,112) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.15 k (5,146) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.18 k (5,179) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.21 k (5,210) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.24 k (5,237) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.27 k (5,265) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.29 k (5,293) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.32 k (5,321) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.35 k (5,349) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Wilgam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.35 k (5,349), with a male population of 3.38 k (3,377) and a female population of 1.95 k (1,945). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Wilgam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.
Wilgam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manz Gam | 1,871 |
| 2 | Amar Garh | 1,984 |
| 3 | Tumina (Tembna) | 2,054 |
| 4 | Hafrada | 3,913 |
| 5 | Cheer Kote | 676 |
| 6 | Dowlat Pora ( Panju Dangri) | 4,363 |
| 7 | Doli Pora | 2,065 |
| 8 | Kukrusa | 2,525 |
| 9 | Chera Pawa | 636 |
| 10 | Suna Mulloo | 1,129 |