Khag Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Khag Population 2026
91,126 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
92,795
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 20.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 932
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 7,024
Girls 6,544
Literacy Gap
13.2% Diff Male Literacy 44.8%
Female Literacy 31.6%
SC Population
16
0.0% of total
ST Population
2,225
3.3% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 24%
Main Workers 12,155
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 4,278
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 35.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 28.7%
Agricultural Laborers 17.8%
Household Industries 18.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Khag in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Khag in 2026 is 90,975. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Khag? ▼
The literacy rate of Khag is 38.31% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Khag? ▼
The sex ratio of Khag is 962 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Khag in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Khag in 2027 is 92,795. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Khag population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Khag. The Census 2011 population was 67,596. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Khag in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Khag had a total population of 67,596. This comprised 34,457 males and 33,139 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Badgam District
#5 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Jammu & Kashmir
#62 of 79
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Khag | Badgam Avg | Jammu & Kashmir Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 38.31% | 42.5% ↓ 4.2%
| 53.32% ↓ 15.0%
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| Sex Ratio | 962 | 902 ↑ 60 | 893 ↑ 69 |
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