Handar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Handar Village has a population of 2.56 k (2,563) with 1.36 k (1,357) males and 1.21 k (1,206) females.The sex ratio in Handar is 889, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Handar Village is 447 (447) which is 17.44% of Handar Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Handar Village is 879 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Handar village is listed as part of the Gool-Gulabgarh Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Reasi District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
Handar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Handar Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.86 k (2,858), indicating a 11.49% increased from Handar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.50 k, and the estimated female population is 1.36 k.
Handar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Handar Village estimated population is projected to be 2.88 k (2,878), projecting a 12.28% increased from Handar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.51 k, and the estimated female population is 1.37 k.
Handar Literacy Rate
Handar Village has a literacy rate of 53.54% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Handar Village is 66.13 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Handar Village is 39.42 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Handar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53.54 | 66.13 | 39.42 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 53.54 | 66.13 | 39.42 |
Handar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Handar Village is 1.01 k (1,007) with 528 (528) males and 479 (479) females, which is 39.29% of Handar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 908 females for every 1000 males.
Handar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Handar Village is 404 (404) with 218 (218) males and 186 (186) females, which is 15.76% of Handar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 854 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Handar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 889 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 889 |
Handar Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Handar Village are 481 (481).
Handar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Handar Village, there are about 774 (774) workers, making up nearly 30.2% of the Handar Village total population. Out of these, around 682 (682) are male workers, and about 92 (92) are female workers.
Handar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.86 k (2,858) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.88 k (2,878) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.90 k (2,898) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.92 k (2,917) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.94 k (2,937) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.96 k (2,956) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.98 k (2,975) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.99 k (2,993) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.01 k (3,009) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.03 k (3,025) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.04 k (3,041) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.06 k (3,057) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.07 k (3,073) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Handar Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.07 k (3,073), with a male population of 1.59 k (1,594) and a female population of 1.48 k (1,479). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Handar Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.
Handar Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kanthi | 3,947 |
| 2 | Thuru | 8,028 |
| 3 | Chilad | 1,597 |
| 4 | Budhan | 7,354 |
| 5 | Dhansal | 1,973 |
| 6 | Matlot | 1,268 |
| 7 | Arnas | 653 |
| 8 | Kanthan | 2,416 |
| 9 | Judda | 2,563 |
| 10 | Dharot | 282 |