Kargi
About Kargi
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kargi village is 001052. Kargi village is located in Sanku tehsil of Kargil district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 21km away from sub-district headquarter Sankoo (tehsildar office) and 62km away from district headquarter Kargil. As per 2009 stats, Tai Suru is the gram panchayat of Kargi village.
The total geographical area of village is 68.4 hectares. Kargi has a total population of 566 peoples, out of which male population is 295 while female population is 271. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 918 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kargi village is 57.24% out of which 72.54% males and 40.59% females are literate. There are about 83 houses in kargi village.
When it comes to administration, Kargi village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kargi village comes under Zanskar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency. Kargil is nearest town to kargi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 63km away.
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Population of Kargi
The population details of Kargi cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 566 | 295 | 271 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 85 | 38 | 47 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 463 | 244 | 219 |
| Literate Population | 324 | 214 | 110 |
| Illiterate Population | 242 | 81 | 161 |
Connectivity of Kargi
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kargi
Where is Kargi located?
Kargi village is situated in Sanku Tehsil, within the Kargil district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kargi?
The Gram Panchayat of Kargi is Tai Suru (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Kargi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kargi is 566, with 295 males and 271 females.
How many households are there in Kargi as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kargi village has a total of 83 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kargi as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kargi is 57.24%. The male literacy rate is 72.54%, while the female literacy rate is 40.59%.