Kargil
Kargil is a district in the Jammu & Kashmir State of India. The total area of Kargil district is 14,036 km², which includes 14,033.86 km² of rural area and 2.14 km² of urban area. There are about 125 villages in Kargil district.
For administrative convenience, Kargil district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
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
Largest & Smallest Tehsils in Kargil District
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.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Kargil | Kargil |
| Smallest Tehsil | Zanskar | Zanskar |
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Kargil district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Kargil district is 1,40,802, including 77,785 males and 63,017 females. In rural areas, it is 1,24,464, including 67,703 males and 56,761 females. In urban areas, it is 16,338, including 10,082 males and 6,256 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Kargil district is 19,928, including 10,078 boys and 9,850 girls. In rural areas, it is 18,359, including 9,290 boys and 9,069 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,569, including 788 boys and 781 girls.
- Literate population in Kargil district is around 86,236, including 56,301 males and 29,935 females. In rural areas, it is 73,896, including 47,674 males and 26,222 females. In urban areas, it is 12,340, including 8,627 males and 3,713 females.
- Illiterate population in Kargil district is about 54,566, including 21,484 males and 33,082 females. In rural areas, it is 50,568, including 20,029 males and 30,539 females. In urban areas, it is 3,998, including 1,455 males and 2,543 females.
- There are about 18,338 households in Kargil district, including 16,147 in rural areas and 2,191 in urban areas.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Kargil district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kargil district is approximately 18, including 12 males and 6 females. In rural areas, it is 10, including 5 males and 5 females. In urban areas, it is 8, including 7 males and 1 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kargil district is about 1,22,336, including 62,652 males and 59,684 females. In rural areas, it is 1,10,840, including 56,693 males and 54,147 females. In urban areas, it is 11,496, including 5,959 males and 5,537 females.
- Overall population density of Kargil district is around 10 people per km². Rural areas have about 9 people per km². Urban areas have about 7,635 people per km².