Indian Village Directory
Census Data & Village Info
Quick facts
687,672
Population
89,499
Households
815
Sex ratio (F per 1000 M)
60.91%
Approx. literacy
Kargil has an aggregated population of 687,672. Approximately 40.95% live in rural areas (281,604) and 4.75% live in urban areas (32,676).
Tehsils / Sub-districts
Below are the tehsils (sub-districts) in this district. Click a tehsil to view village listings and details.
| Tehsil / Sub-district | Population | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Taluk 0 | 281,604 | 3 |
| Kargil | 243,045 | 69 |
| Sanku | 121,644 | 39 |
| Zanskar | 41,379 | 28 |
Population summary
Kargil has a population of 687,672 (378,843 males and 308,829 females). The sex ratio is about 815 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 687,672 |
| Male | 378,843 |
| Female | 308,829 |
| Rural population | 281,604 (40.95%) |
| Urban population | 32,676 (4.75%) |
| Households | 89,499 |
Literacy
Approximate literacy rate is 60.91%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 418,840 |
| Total illiterates | 268,832 |
Scheduled Castes & Tribes
SC: 82 (0.01%). ST: 600,184 (87.28%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 82 | 0.01% |
| ST | 600,184 | 87.28% |
Children & Workforce
Children (0–6): 98,071 (14.26%). Workers: 251,952 (36.64%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 98,071 | 14.26% |
| Total workers | 251,952 | 36.64% |