Dhowk Population

As per the 2011 Census, Dhowk Village has a population of 1.43 k (1,432) with 774 (774) males and 658 (658) females.The sex ratio in Dhowk is 851, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dhowk Village is 312 (312) which is 21.79% of Dhowk Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dhowk Village is 814 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.43 k

Toatl Population

774

Male Population

658

Female Population

Dhowk Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Dhowk Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.61 k (1,608), indicating a 12.28% increased from Dhowk's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 860 , and the estimated female population is 749 .

Dhowk Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Dhowk Village estimated population is projected to be 1.62 k (1,619), projecting a 13.05% increased from Dhowk's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 865 , and the estimated female population is 754 .

Dhowk Literacy Rate

Dhowk Village has a literacy rate of 56.96% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dhowk Village is 72.76 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dhowk Village is 38.61 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dhowk

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 56.96 72.76 38.61
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 56.96 72.76 38.61

Dhowk Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

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

Dhowk Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dhowk Village is 1.08 k (1,075) with 576 (576) males and 499 (499) females, which is 75.07% of Dhowk Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 867 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dhowk

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 851
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 851

Dhowk Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Dhowk Village are 283 (283).

Dhowk Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Dhowk Village, there are about 635 (635) workers, making up nearly 44.34% of the Dhowk Village total population. Out of these, around 357 (357) are male workers, and about 278 (278) are female workers.

Dhowk - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 1.61 k (1,608) 12.28%
2026 1.62 k (1,619) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 1.63 k (1,630) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 1.64 k (1,641) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 1.65 k (1,652) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 1.66 k (1,663) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 1.67 k (1,672) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 1.68 k (1,681) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 1.69 k (1,690) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 1.70 k (1,699) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 1.71 k (1,708) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 1.72 k (1,717) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Dhowk Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.72 k (1,717), with a male population of 909 (909) and a female population of 807 (807). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Dhowk Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.69%.

Dhowk Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Manhal 2,249
2 Kals 311
3 Azmat Abad 1,554
4 Karyot 906
5 Alal 2,267
6 Dara 1,397
7 Bataihli 467
8 Barhon 535
9 Naili 280
10 Khanyal Kote 651

Dhowk Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Dhowk is 1.43 k (1,432).

The estimated population of Dhowk in 2025 is approximately 1.61 k (1,608).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Dhowk is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.08 k (75.07%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dhowk is 56.96%, with male literacy at 72.76% and female literacy at 38.61%.

The sex ratio in Dhowk is 851 females for every 1000 males.

Dhowk population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.69% up to 2036.