Chah

Block / Tehsil Zanskar
District Kargil

About Chah

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Chah village is 001085. Chah village is located in Zanskar tehsil of Kargil district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Zanskar (tehsildar office) and 234km away from district headquarter Kargil. As per 2009 stats, Cha is the gram panchayat of Chah village.

The total geographical area of village is 83.8 hectares. Chah has a total population of 465 peoples, out of which male population is 278 while female population is 187. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 672 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of chah village is 56.13% out of which 69.42% males and 36.36% females are literate. There are about 61 houses in chah village.

Kargil is nearest town to chah village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 275km away.

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Population of Chah

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 465 278 187
Literate Population 261 193 68
Illiterate Population 204 85 119

Connectivity of Chah

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

Nearby Villages of Chah

Frequently Asked Questions about Chah

Where is Chah located?

Chah village is situated in Zanskar Tehsil, within the Kargil district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chah?

The Gram Panchayat of Chah is Cha (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Chah as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chah is 465, with 278 males and 187 females.

How many households are there in Chah as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Chah village has a total of 61 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chah as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chah is 56.13%. The male literacy rate is 69.42%, while the female literacy rate is 36.36%.