Prey Population

As per the 2011 Census, Prey Village has a population of 1.82 k (1,816) with 963 (963) males and 853 (853) females.The sex ratio in Prey is 886, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Prey Village is 308 (308) which is 16.96% of Prey Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Prey Village is 731 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.82 k

Toatl Population

963

Male Population

853

Female Population

Prey Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Prey Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.03 k (2,025), indicating a 11.49% increased from Prey's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.06 k, and the estimated female population is 963 .

Prey Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Prey Village estimated population is projected to be 2.04 k (2,039), projecting a 12.28% increased from Prey's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.07 k, and the estimated female population is 970 .

Prey Literacy Rate

Prey Village has a literacy rate of 60.81% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Prey Village is 71.21 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Prey Village is 49.52 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Prey

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 60.81 71.21 49.52
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 60.81 71.21 49.52

Prey Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Prey Village is 519 (519) with 279 (279) males and 240 (240) females, which is 28.58% of Prey Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 861 females for every 1000 males.

Prey Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Prey Village is 152 (152) with 77 (77) males and 75 (75) females, which is 8.37% of Prey Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 975 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Prey

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 886
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 886

Prey Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Prey Village are 273 (273).

Prey Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Prey Village, there are about 894 (894) workers, making up nearly 49.23% of the Prey Village total population. Out of these, around 485 (485) are male workers, and about 409 (409) are female workers.

Prey - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.03 k (2,025) 11.49%
2025 2.04 k (2,039) 12.28% 0.79 %
2026 2.05 k (2,053) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 2.07 k (2,067) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 2.08 k (2,081) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 2.09 k (2,094) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 2.11 k (2,108) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 2.12 k (2,121) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 2.13 k (2,132) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 2.14 k (2,143) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 2.16 k (2,155) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 2.17 k (2,166) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 2.18 k (2,177) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Prey Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.18 k (2,177), with a male population of 1.13 k (1,131) and a female population of 1.05 k (1,046). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Prey Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.

Prey Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Chhatriari 2,015
2 Lodhna 2,284
3 Satian 1,199
4 Tagan 703
5 Sulan 826
6 Beernoo 1,692
7 Jandror 3,638
8 Surni 1,958
9 Sear Bala 1,822
10 Ghordi Khas 4,649

Prey Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Prey is 1.82 k (1,816).

The estimated population of Prey in 2024 is approximately 2.03 k (2,025).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Prey is 519 (28.58%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 152 (8.37%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Prey is 60.81%, with male literacy at 71.21% and female literacy at 49.52%.

The sex ratio in Prey is 886 females for every 1000 males.

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