Forest Block Population

As per the 2011 Census, Forest Block Village has a population of 3.08 k (3,076) with 1.62 k (1,623) males and 1.45 k (1,453) females.The sex ratio in Forest Block is 896, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Forest Block Village is 220 (220) which is 7.15% of Forest Block Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Forest Block Village is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Forest Block village is listed as part of the Karnah Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kupwara District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

3.08 k

Toatl Population

1.62 k

Male Population

1.45 k

Female Population

Forest Block Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Forest Block Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.43 k (3,430), indicating a 11.49% increased from Forest Block's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.79 k, and the estimated female population is 1.64 k.

Forest Block Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Forest Block Village estimated population is projected to be 3.45 k (3,454), projecting a 12.28% increased from Forest Block's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.80 k, and the estimated female population is 1.65 k.

Forest Block Literacy Rate

Forest Block Village has a literacy rate of 33.19% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Forest Block Village is 46.56 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Forest Block Village is 18.15 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Forest Block

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 33.19 46.56 18.15
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 33.19 46.56 18.15

Forest Block Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

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

Forest Block Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Forest Block Village is 136 (136) with 67 (67) males and 69 (69) females, which is 4.42% of Forest Block Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1030 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Forest Block

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 896
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 896

Forest Block Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Forest Block Village are 883 (883).

Forest Block Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Forest Block Village, there are about 1.32 k (1,324) workers, making up nearly 43.04% of the Forest Block Village total population. Out of these, around 1.02 k (1,022) are male workers, and about 302 (302) are female workers.

Forest Block - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.43 k (3,430) 11.49%
2025 3.45 k (3,454) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 3.48 k (3,478) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 3.50 k (3,501) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 3.52 k (3,524) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 3.55 k (3,547) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 3.57 k (3,571) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 3.59 k (3,591) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 3.61 k (3,611) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 3.63 k (3,630) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 3.65 k (3,649) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 3.67 k (3,669) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 3.69 k (3,688) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Forest Block Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.69 k (3,688), with a male population of 1.91 k (1,906) and a female population of 1.78 k (1,782). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Forest Block Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Forest Block Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Gasla 0
2 Hajitrah 1,864
3 Kohnagabra 834
4 Jabri 347
5 Bijidarah 238

Forest Block Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Forest Block is 3.08 k (3,076).

The estimated population of Forest Block in 2024 is approximately 3.43 k (3,430).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Forest Block is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 136 (4.42%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Forest Block is 33.19%, with male literacy at 46.56% and female literacy at 18.15%.

The sex ratio in Forest Block is 896 females for every 1000 males.

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