Yuljuk

Yuljuk is a village located in Sanku tehsil of Kargil district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Sankoo (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Kargil. As per 2009 stats, Youljuk is the gram panchayat of Yuljuk village.

Here you can discover what makes Yuljuk unique in its vibrant Sanku-Kargil region. You’ll see Yuljuk’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 Yuljuk

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Yuljuk is 001051. The village spans a total geographical area of 282.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 194301. Kargil is nearest town to Yuljuk village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 60km away.

When it comes to local governance, Yuljuk 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 Zanskar 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 Yuljuk

Population of Yuljuk

According to the 2011 Census, Yuljuk has a total population of about 1,196, with approximately 604 males and 592 females. The sex ratio is around 980 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 191 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 969. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.76%, with male literacy at about 65.40% and female literacy near 41.89%. There are around 161 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Yuljuk's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Yuljuk

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

Nearby Villages of Yuljuk

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Yuljuk