Sogam 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, the village has a total population of 10,166 persons, comprising 5,149 males and 5,017 females. The village consists of 1,319 houses, indicating an average household size of 7.71 persons per house. This relatively large household size reflects the traditional joint family structure commonly found in rural Kashmir, where multiple generations often live together under one roof.
Gender Demographics in Sogam
Sogam exhibits an excellently balanced gender composition with males comprising 50.7% and females making up 49.3% 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 Sogam
This town has a total literate population of 5,463 persons, with an overall literacy rate of 53.73%, which is below the national average of 74.04%, reflecting the educational challenges faced by border areas in Jammu & Kashmir:
- Male literate population: 3,214 persons
- Female literate population: 2,249 persons
- Male literacy rate: 62.42%
- Female literacy rate: 44.83%
The gender gap in literacy is substantial, with a difference of 17.59 percentage points between male and female literacy rates. While 3,214 males are literate, only 2,249 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 and Work Participation
Sogam shows the following employment patterns:
- Total working population: 2,508 (24.67% of total population)
- Male work participation rate: 33.23%
- Female work participation rate: 15.89%
The overall work participation rate of 24.67% is relatively modest, and there is a notable gender disparity in workforce participation. While 33.23% of males are engaged in economic activities, 15.89% of females participate in the workforce—meaning 797 women out of 5,017 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.
Age Structure and Child Population
The census data reveals important insights about the village’s age composition with a population aged 0-6 years numbering 2,204 persons (21.68% of total population). The child population represents more than one-fifth 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.
Housing and Living Conditions
With 1,319 houses accommodating 10,166 people, this settlement has an average household size of 7.71 persons, significantly higher than the national average of approximately 4.9 persons per household, reflecting multi-generational household arrangements.
| Indicator | Sogam | National Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,166 | – | – |
| Household Size | 7.71 | 4.9 | +2.81 |
| Sex Ratio | 974 | 943 | +31 |
| Literacy Rate | 53.73% | 74.04% | -20.31% |
| Male Literacy | 62.42% | 82.14% | -19.72% |
| Female Literacy | 44.83% | 65.46% | -20.63% |
| Work Participation | 24.67% | ~39% | -14.33% |
| Male Work Participation | 33.23% | ~56% | -22.77% |
| Female Work Participation | 15.89% | ~26% | -10.11% |