Watter Khani 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 969 persons, comprising 481 males and 488 females. Watter Khani village consists of 152 houses, indicating an average household size of 6.38 persons per house. The village exhibits a nearly perfect gender balance with females comprising 50.4% and males making up 49.6% of the population. This exceptional demographic equilibrium suggests harmonious community dynamics within the village.
Literacy Achievements in Watter Khani
Watter Khani has a total literate population of 625 persons, with an overall literacy rate of 64.50%, which is below the national average of 74.04%:
- Male literate population: 342 persons
- Female literate population: 283 persons
- Male literacy rate: 71.10%
- Female literacy rate: 57.99%
The gender disparity in literacy stands at 13.11 percentage points between male and female literacy rates. While 342 males have achieved literacy, 283 females are literate, revealing ongoing challenges to women’s education in the village. Both male and female literacy rates fall short of national benchmarks, though they demonstrate relatively better performance compared to many neighboring villages. Continued emphasis on girls’ education and adult literacy initiatives would be essential for further improving these indicators and promoting equitable learning opportunities.
Economic Engagement in Watter Khani
The village demonstrates the following workforce characteristics:
- Total working population: 199 (20.54% of total population)
- Male working population: 183 (38.05%)
- Female working population: 16 (3.28%)
The overall work participation rate of 20.54% remains notably low compared to national standards, and there exists a striking gender disparity in workforce engagement. While 38.05% of males participate in economic activities, merely 3.28% of females are engaged in the workforce, meaning only 16 women out of 488 are counted as workers. This exceptionally minimal female work participation rate points to substantial cultural, social, or economic constraints preventing women from engaging in formal economic pursuits.
Population Structure & Caste Demographics
Data from the census presents significant findings about the village’s age composition with a population aged 0-6 years numbering 134 persons (13.83% of total population). The child population represents approximately one-seventh of the total population, indicating a demographic profile closely aligned with the national average of 13.59% for the 0-6 age group. This suggests a relatively stable population structure within the village, with balanced generational distribution.
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.
Data Comparison
| Indicator | Watter Khani | National Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 969 | – | – |
| Household Size | 6.38 | 4.9 | +1.48 |
| Sex Ratio | 1015 | 943 | +72 |
| Literacy Rate | 64.50% | 74.04% | -9.54% |
| Male Literacy | 71.10% | 82.14% | -11.04% |
| Female Literacy | 57.99% | 65.46% | -7.47% |
| Work Participation | 20.54% | ~39% | -18.46% |
| Male Work Participation | 38.05% | ~56% | -17.95% |
| Female Work Participation | 3.28% | ~26% | -22.72% |