Sanku
Sanku is a Town and Tehsil in Kargil District of Jammu & Kashmir. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Sanku Block (CD) is 00014. Total area of sanku tehsil is 60 km². Sanku tehsil has a population of 40,548 peoples. Sanku tehsil has a population density of 670 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 5,144 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 53.98% population of sanku tehsil is literate, out of which 64.27% males and 42.53% females are literate.
List of Villages in Sanku Tehsil
Sanku Tehsil has a total of 36 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Sanku Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achambur | Kochik | Kargil (78 km) |
| 2 | Barsoo | Barsoo | Kargil (50 km) |
| 3 | Barto | Bartoo | Kargil (36 km) |
| 4 | Chosker Suru | Panikhar | Kargil (61 km) |
| 5 | Farona | Faroona | Kargil (20 km) |
| 6 | Gund Mangl Pur | G M Pore A | Kargil (22 km) |
| 7 | Gyaling | Purtikchay | Kargil (53 km) |
| 8 | Itchoo | Bartoo | Kargil (75 km) |
| 9 | Kanor | Kanore | Kargil (21 km) |
| 10 | Karchey Khar | Karchy Khar | Kargil (45 km) |
| 11 | Kargi | Tai Suru | Kargil (63 km) |
| 12 | Karpo Khar | Purtikchay | Kargil (50 km) |
| 13 | Khandi | Tiket | Kargil (67 km) |
| 14 | Khows | Khawos | Kargil (52 km) |
| 15 | Kochik | Kochik | Kargil (55 km) |
| 16 | Lankarchey | Lankerchay | Kargil (35 km) |
| 17 | Nagmakusar | Nangma Kussar | Kargil (30 km) |
| 18 | Namsuru | Nam Suru | Kargil (45 km) |
| 19 | Panikhar | Panikhar | Kargil (70 km) |
| 20 | Parkachik | Parkachik | Kargil (52 km) |
| 21 | Pranti | Panikhar | Kargil (67 km) |
| 22 | Purtikchy | Purtikchay | Kargil (55 km) |
| 23 | Rangdum | Parkachik | Kargil (130 km) |
| 24 | Saleskot | Salikote A | Kargil (22 km) |
| 25 | Sangra | Sangrah | Kargil (40 km) |
| 26 | Shergandi | Bartoo | Kargil (30 km) |
| 27 | Stakpa | Stakpa | Kargil (44 km) |
| 28 | Tai Suru | Tai Suru | Kargil (50 km) |
| 29 | Tambis | Tambis A | Kargil (20 km) |
| 30 | Tangol | Tangole | Kargil (56 km) |
| 31 | Thang Dumbur | Thang Dumbur | Kargil (40 km) |
| 32 | Thasgam Thaine | Thasgam Thuina A | Kargil (30 km) |
| 33 | Thuls Pursa | Kochik | Kargil (74 km) |
| 34 | Tres Pone | Trespone A | Kargil (20 km) |
| 35 | Umba | Umba | Kargil (52 km) |
| 36 | Yuljuk | Youljuk | Kargil (60 km) |
Population of Sanku Tehsil
The population profile of Sanku Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Sanku's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 40,548 | 40,548 | N/A |
| Male Population | 21,346 | 21,346 | N/A |
| Female Population | 19,202 | 19,202 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,343 | 6,343 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,203 | 3,203 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,140 | 3,140 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 21,886 | 21,886 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 13,719 | 13,719 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 8,167 | 8,167 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 18,662 | 18,662 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,627 | 7,627 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,035 | 11,035 | N/A |
| Total Households | 5,144 | 5,144 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Sanku Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SC Male Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SC Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 36,475 | 36,475 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 18,657 | 18,657 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 17,818 | 17,818 | N/A |
| Population Density | 670 / km² | 670 / km² | N/A |