Wavoora is a village which is located in the Kupwara sub-district of Kupwara district in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, India. According to the Census 2011, Wavoora village has a total population of 3,129 persons, comprising 1,582 males and 1,547 females. The village consists of 401 houses, indicating an average household size of 7.80 persons per house.
Gender Demographics in Wavoora
Wavoora village has a well-balanced gender composition with males comprising 50.6% and females making up 49.4% of the population. This near-perfect gender balance indicates stable demographic patterns and reflects positively on the village’s social structure and development.
Literacy Statistics of Wavoora
This village has a total literate population of 1,650 persons, with an overall literacy rate of 52.73%, which is below the national average of 74.04%, reflecting the educational challenges faced by border areas in Jammu & Kashmir:
- Male literate population: 941 persons
- Female literate population: 709 persons
- Male literacy rate: 59.48%
- Female literacy rate: 45.83%
The gender gap in literacy is substantial, with a difference of 13.65 percentage points between male and female literacy rates. While 941 males are literate, only 709 females have achieved literacy, indicating significant barriers to women’s education in the village. The overall literacy rate suggests ongoing educational challenges requiring comprehensive interventions and infrastructure development across the community.
Employment Rate
Wavoora shows the following employment patterns:
- Total working population: 820 (26.21% of total population)
- Male work participation rate: 35.71%
- Female work participation rate: 16.48%
The overall work participation rate of 26.21% is relatively modest, and there is a notable gender disparity in workforce participation. While 35.71% of males are engaged in economic activities, 16.48% of females participate in the workforce—meaning 255 women out of 1,547 are counted as workers. This female work participation rate, though below national standards, is comparatively better than many villages in the region, suggesting improved economic opportunities for women.
Child Population
The census data reveals important insights about the village’s age composition with a population aged 0-6 years numbering 708 persons (22.63% of total population). The child population represents nearly one-quarter of the total population, indicating a young demographic profile considerably higher than the national average of 13.59% for the 0-6 age group. This implies substantial and ongoing demand for childcare facilities and primary education infrastructure.
According to the census data, the village has no Scheduled Caste population (0% of total population), reflecting the distinct social structure characteristic of the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley region.
| Indicator | This Village | National Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,129 | – | – |
| Household Size | 7.80 | 4.9 | +2.90 |
| Sex Ratio | 978 | 943 | +35 |
| Literacy Rate | 52.73% | 74.04% | -21.31% |
| Male Literacy | 59.48% | 82.14% | -22.66% |
| Female Literacy | 45.83% | 65.46% | -19.63% |
| Work Participation | 26.21% | ~39% | -12.79% |
| Male Work Participation | 35.71% | ~56% | -20.29% |
| Female Work Participation | 16.48% | ~26% | -9.52% |