Lam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Lam Village has a population of 1.92 k (1,919) with 959 (959) males and 960 (960) females.The sex ratio in Lam is 1002, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Lam Village is 338 (338) which is 17.61% of Lam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Lam Village is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Lam village is listed as part of the Nowshehra Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Rajouri District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.92 k

Toatl Population

959

Male Population

960

Female Population

Lam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Lam Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.14 k (2,140), indicating a 11.49% increased from Lam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.06 k, and the estimated female population is 1.08 k.

Lam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Lam Village estimated population is projected to be 2.16 k (2,155), projecting a 12.28% increased from Lam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.07 k, and the estimated female population is 1.09 k.

Lam Literacy Rate

Lam Village has a literacy rate of 67.99% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Lam Village is 78.12 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Lam Village is 57.99 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Lam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 67.99 78.12 57.99
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 67.99 78.12 57.99

Lam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Lam Village is 1.04 k (1,039) with 515 (515) males and 524 (524) females, which is 54.14% of Lam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1018 females for every 1000 males.

Lam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Lam Village is 689 (689) with 349 (349) males and 340 (340) females, which is 35.9% of Lam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 975 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Lam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1002
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1002

Lam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Lam Village are 438 (438).

Lam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Lam Village, there are about 421 (421) workers, making up nearly 21.94% of the Lam Village total population. Out of these, around 387 (387) are male workers, and about 34 (34) are female workers.

Lam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.14 k (2,140) 11.49%
2025 2.16 k (2,155) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 2.17 k (2,170) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 2.18 k (2,184) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 2.20 k (2,199) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 2.21 k (2,213) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 2.23 k (2,228) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 2.24 k (2,241) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 2.25 k (2,253) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 2.27 k (2,265) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 2.28 k (2,277) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 2.29 k (2,289) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 2.30 k (2,301) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Lam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.30 k (2,301), with a male population of 1.13 k (1,126) and a female population of 1.18 k (1,178). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Lam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Lam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Janjua Pogla 34
2 Darbote 118
3 Wand Mohra 219
4 Mohra Kampla 1,611
5 Chak Sarkari 225
6 Qila Darhal 1,157
7 Laroka 2,357
8 Anwas Bhandar 134
9 Sariah 1,241
10 Khambah 1,754

Lam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Lam is 1.92 k (1,919).

The estimated population of Lam in 2024 is approximately 2.14 k (2,140).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Lam is 1.04 k (54.14%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 689 (35.9%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Lam is 67.99%, with male literacy at 78.12% and female literacy at 57.99%.

The sex ratio in Lam is 1002 females for every 1000 males.

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