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.
Literacy Statistics and Community Composition 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.
The male literate population of the area comprises 941 persons, reflecting a male literacy rate of 59.48 percent, which indicates that a clear majority of the male population has attained basic reading and writing skills. In contrast, the female literate population stands at 709 persons, with a female literacy rate of 45.83 percent, showing that less than half of the female population is literate.
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.
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.
Employment Rate in Wavoora
The employment profile of the area indicates that the total working population comprises 820 persons, which constitutes 26.21 percent of the total population. The male work participation rate stands at 35.71 percent, reflecting a relatively higher level of economic activity among males. In comparison, the female work participation rate is recorded at 16.48 percent, which is considerably lower, pointing towards a significant gender disparity in workforce participation and highlighting the need for greater inclusion of women in economic activities.
Child Population
Wavoora has 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. The village has no Scheduled Caste population.
| Indicator | This Village | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,129 | – |
| Household Size | 7.80 | 4.9 |
| Literacy Rate | 52.73% | 74.04% |
| Male Literacy | 59.48% | 82.14% |
| Female Literacy | 45.83% | 65.46% |
| Work Participation | 26.21% | ~39% |
| Male Work Participation | 35.71% | ~56% |