Nichian Population
As per the 2011 Census, Nichian Village has a population of 3.05 k (3,050) with 2.13 k (2,131) males and 919 (919) females.The sex ratio in Nichian is 432, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nichian Village is 404 (404) which is 13.25% of Nichian Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nichian Village is 906 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Nichian 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.
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Male Population
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Nichian Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Nichian Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.40 k (3,401), indicating a 11.49% increased from Nichian's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.35 k, and the estimated female population is 1.04 k.
Nichian Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Nichian Village estimated population is projected to be 3.43 k (3,425), projecting a 12.28% increased from Nichian's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.37 k, and the estimated female population is 1.05 k.
Nichian Literacy Rate
Nichian Village has a literacy rate of 76.68% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nichian Village is 88.17 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nichian Village is 46.35 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nichian
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.68 | 88.17 | 46.35 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 76.68 | 88.17 | 46.35 |
Nichian Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nichian Village is 3 (3) with 3 (3) males and 0 (0) females, which is 0.1% of Nichian Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 0 females for every 1000 males.
Nichian Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nichian Village is 1.70 k (1,701) with 889 (889) males and 812 (812) females, which is 55.77% of Nichian Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 914 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nichian
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 432 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 432 |
Nichian Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Nichian Village are 378 (378).
Nichian Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nichian Village, there are about 1.56 k (1,564) workers, making up nearly 51.28% of the Nichian Village total population. Out of these, around 1.53 k (1,527) are male workers, and about 37 (37) are female workers.
Nichian - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.40 k (3,401) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.43 k (3,425) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.45 k (3,448) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.47 k (3,471) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.49 k (3,494) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.52 k (3,517) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.54 k (3,540) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.56 k (3,561) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.58 k (3,580) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.60 k (3,599) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.62 k (3,618) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.64 k (3,638) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.66 k (3,657) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nichian Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.66 k (3,657), with a male population of 2.50 k (2,503) and a female population of 1.13 k (1,127). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Nichian Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.
Nichian Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peir Panjoh | 89 |
| 2 | Dildar | 3,832 |
| 3 | Kandi | 3,713 |
| 4 | Baghbala | 2,232 |
| 5 | Hajinar | 1,231 |
| 6 | Hindwal | 176 |
| 7 | Shamis Pora (Hapat Khamni) | 435 |
| 8 | Badwan | 432 |
| 9 | Gomal | 982 |
| 10 | Khawarpara | 3,124 |