Urgam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Urgam Village has a population of 1.55 k (1,549) with 778 (778) males and 771 (771) females.The sex ratio in Urgam is 992, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Urgam Village is 162 (162) which is 10.46% of Urgam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Urgam Village is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Urgam village is listed as part of the Joshimath Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Chamoli District in the state of UTTARAKHAND in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.55 k

Toatl Population

778

Male Population

771

Female Population

Urgam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Urgam Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.80 k (1,802), indicating a 16.33% increased from Urgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 911 , and the estimated female population is 892 .

Urgam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Urgam Village estimated population is projected to be 1.82 k (1,821), projecting a 17.5% increased from Urgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 921 , and the estimated female population is 900 .

Urgam Literacy Rate

Urgam Village has a literacy rate of 84.43% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Urgam Village is 94.54 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Urgam Village is 74.24 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Urgam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 84.43 94.54 74.24
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 84.43 94.54 74.24

Urgam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Urgam Village is 499 (499) with 252 (252) males and 247 (247) females, which is 32.21% of Urgam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Urgam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Urgam Village is 7 (7) with 6 (6) males and 1 (1) females, which is 0.45% of Urgam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 167 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Urgam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 992
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 992

Urgam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Urgam Village are 313 (313).

Urgam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Urgam Village, there are about 737 (737) workers, making up nearly 47.58% of the Urgam Village total population. Out of these, around 374 (374) are male workers, and about 363 (363) are female workers.

Urgam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.80 k (1,802) 16.33%
2025 1.82 k (1,821) 17.5% 1.17 %
2026 1.84 k (1,838) 18.6% 1.1 %
2027 1.85 k (1,854) 19.65% 1.05 %
2028 1.87 k (1,870) 20.69% 1.04 %
2029 1.89 k (1,886) 21.74% 1.05 %
2030 1.90 k (1,902) 22.79% 1.05 %
2031 1.92 k (1,917) 23.74% 0.95 %
2032 1.93 k (1,931) 24.63% 0.89 %
2033 1.95 k (1,945) 25.51% 0.88 %
2034 1.96 k (1,958) 26.4% 0.89 %
2035 1.97 k (1,972) 27.28% 0.88 %
2036 1.99 k (1,986) 28.17% 0.89 %

Projected estimates indicate that Urgam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.99 k (1,986), with a male population of 1.01 k (1,006) and a female population of 980 (980). This reflects a total growth of 28.17% from Urgam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.99%.

Urgam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Bhyudar 61
2 Pandukaswar 1,396
3 Pulana Chak Bhyudar 285
4 Toli Laga Chiae 45
5 Chaien 516
6 Bharkichak-Urgam 133
7 Bheta Chak Urgam 346
8 Lyari Thana 237
9 Salna Chak Urgam 128
10 Hailang 528

Urgam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Urgam is 1.55 k (1,549).

The estimated population of Urgam in 2024 is approximately 1.80 k (1,802).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Urgam is 499 (32.21%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 7 (0.45%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Urgam is 84.43%, with male literacy at 94.54% and female literacy at 74.24%.

The sex ratio in Urgam is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Urgam population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.99% up to 2036.