Kargil
Kargil is a district in the Jammu & Kashmir State of India. Total area of Kargil is 14,036 km² including 14,033.86 km² rural area and 2.14 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Kargil has a population of 1,40,802 peoples, out of which urban population is 16,338 while rural population is 1,24,464. Kargil has a sex ratio of approximately 810 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 10 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 18,338 houses in the district, including 2,191 urban houses and 16,147 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 125 villages in kargil district.
The Kargil district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Kargil is the largest tehsil in kargil district by both area and population. Zanskar is the smallest tehsil in kargil district by both area and population. There are 3 tehsils in Kargil district. Here is the list of all Kargil Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Kargil District
Population of Kargil District
The population of Kargil offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Kargil, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,40,802 | 1,24,464 | 16,338 |
| Total Male Population | 77,785 | 67,703 | 10,082 |
| Total Female Population | 63,017 | 56,761 | 6,256 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,928 | 18,359 | 1,569 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,078 | 9,290 | 788 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,850 | 9,069 | 781 |
| Literate Population | 86,236 | 73,896 | 12,340 |
| Literate Male Population | 56,301 | 47,674 | 8,627 |
| Literate Female Population | 29,935 | 26,222 | 3,713 |
| Illiterate Population | 54,566 | 50,568 | 3,998 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 21,484 | 20,029 | 1,455 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 33,082 | 30,539 | 2,543 |
| Households | 18,338 | 16,147 | 2,191 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kargil. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| SC Male Population | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| SC Female Population | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Total ST Population | 1,22,336 | 1,10,840 | 11,496 |
| ST Male Population | 62,652 | 56,693 | 5,959 |
| ST Female Population | 59,684 | 54,147 | 5,537 |
| Population Density | 10 / km² | 9 / km² | 7,635 / km² |