Minji

Minji is a village located in Kargil tehsil of Kargil district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 10km away from Kargil, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Minji village. As per 2009 stats, Manjee is the gram panchayat of Minji village.

Minji 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 Minji

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Minji is 000995. The village spans a total geographical area of 348.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 194105. Kargil is nearest town to Minji village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Minji

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,331 1,174 1,157
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 273 145 128
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 2,305 1,161 1,144
Literate Population 1,417 805 612
Illiterate Population 914 369 545

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

  • The total population of Minji village is around 2,331, including approximately 1,174 males and 1,157 females, with a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 273 children aged 0–6 years in Minji village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Minji village has 2,305 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Minji village is about 60.79%, with male literacy at 68.57% and female literacy at 52.90%.
  • There are around 322 households in Minji village.

Connectivity of Minji

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

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

Nearby Villages of Minji

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

Lochum Darkiat Nunamchey Skambo Choskar Shimsha Thasgam Chokial Thrangos Biambiat Gindial

Frequently Asked Questions about Minji

Where is Minji located?
Minji village is situated in Kargil Tehsil, within the Kargil district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Minji?
The Gram Panchayat of Minji is Manjee (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Minji?
The pincode of Minji is 194105, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Minji as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Minji is 2,331, with 1,174 males and 1,157 females.
How many households are there in Minji as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Minji village has a total of 322 households.
What is the literacy rate in Minji as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Minji is 60.79%. The male literacy rate is 68.57%, while the female literacy rate is 52.90%.