Sangra

Sangra is a village located in Sanku tehsil of Kargil district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Sankoo (tehsildar office) and 48km away from district headquarter Kargil. As per 2009 stats, Sangrah is the gram panchayat of Sangra village.

Here you can discover what makes Sangra unique in its vibrant Sanku-Kargil region. You’ll see Sangra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sangra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sangra is 001039. The village spans a total geographical area of 197.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 194103. Kargil is nearest town to Sangra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sangra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kargil Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sangra

Population of Sangra

According to the 2011 Census, Sangra has a total population of about 1,183, with approximately 608 males and 575 females. The sex ratio is around 945 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 146 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,159. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.90%, with male literacy at about 66.28% and female literacy near 49.04%. There are around 169 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sangra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sangra

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

Nearby Villages of Sangra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sangra