Kharbu

Kharbu is a village located in Kargil tehsil of Kargil district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 36km away from Kargil, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Kharbu village. As per 2009 stats, Kharboo is the gram panchayat of Kharbu village.

Kharbu has its own place in the vibrant Kargil region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kharbu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kharbu is 000978. The village spans a total geographical area of 89.4 hectares. Kargil is nearest town to Kharbu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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Population of Kharbu

Below is a concise population overview of Kharbu as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,074 566 508
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 188 114 74
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,064 559 505
Literate Population 702 423 279
Illiterate Population 372 143 229

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kharbu village:

  • The total population of Kharbu village is around 1,074, including approximately 566 males and 508 females, with a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 188 children aged 0–6 years in Kharbu village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kharbu village has 1,064 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kharbu village is about 65.36%, with male literacy at 74.73% and female literacy at 54.92%.
  • There are around 145 households in Kharbu village.

Connectivity of Kharbu

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kharbu. As per the 2011 stats, Kharbu had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kharbu

Knowing the nearby villages of Kharbu helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kharbu.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kharbu

Where is Kharbu located?
Kharbu village is situated in Kargil Tehsil, within the Kargil district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kharbu?
The Gram Panchayat of Kharbu is Kharboo (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Kharbu as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kharbu is 1,074, with 566 males and 508 females.
How many households are there in Kharbu as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kharbu village has a total of 145 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kharbu as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kharbu is 65.36%. The male literacy rate is 74.73%, while the female literacy rate is 54.92%.