Jig Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jig Village has a population of 559 (559) with 295 (295) males and 264 (264) females.The sex ratio in Jig is 895, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jig Village is 119 (119) which is 21.29% of Jig Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jig Village is 725 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

559

Toatl Population

295

Male Population

264

Female Population

Jig Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jig Village current estimated population is projected to be 624 (624), indicating a 11.49% increased from Jig's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 326 , and the estimated female population is 298 .

Jig Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jig Village estimated population is projected to be 628 (628), projecting a 12.28% increased from Jig's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 328 , and the estimated female population is 301 .

Jig Literacy Rate

Jig Village has a literacy rate of 51.14% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jig Village is 64.6 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jig Village is 36.92 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jig

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 51.14 64.6 36.92
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 51.14 64.6 36.92

Jig Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jig Village is 230 (230) with 122 (122) males and 108 (108) females, which is 41.14% of Jig Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 886 females for every 1000 males.

Jig Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jig Village is 231 (231) with 116 (116) males and 115 (115) females, which is 41.32% of Jig Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jig

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 895
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 895

Jig Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Jig Village are 102 (102).

Jig Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jig Village, there are about 296 (296) workers, making up nearly 52.95% of the Jig Village total population. Out of these, around 150 (150) are male workers, and about 146 (146) are female workers.

Jig - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 624 (624) 11.49%
2025 628 (628) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 632 (632) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 637 (637) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 641 (641) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 645 (645) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 649 (649) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 653 (653) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 657 (657) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 660 (660) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 664 (664) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 667 (667) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 671 (671) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Jig Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 671 (671), with a male population of 347 (347) and a female population of 324 (324). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Jig Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Jig Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Ghumarli 415
2 Mantali (Mantalai) 983
3 Bap 1,901
4 Sarahd Kirpalt (Sarar Karpalat) 2,315
5 Marothi 1,700
6 Gashand 465
7 Kulasar 415
8 Gharian Khurd 2,470
9 Sira 3,102
10 Mutlea (Mathloa) 1,583

Jig Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Jig is 559 (559).

The estimated population of Jig in 2024 is approximately 624 (624).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Jig is 230 (41.14%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 231 (41.32%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jig is 51.14%, with male literacy at 64.6% and female literacy at 36.92%.

The sex ratio in Jig is 895 females for every 1000 males.

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