Icher

Block / Tehsil Zanskar
District Kargil

About Icher

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Icher village is 001086. Icher village is located in Zanskar tehsil of Kargil district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 50km away from sub-district headquarter Zanskar (tehsildar office) and 230km away from district headquarter Kargil. As per 2009 stats, Raru Money is the gram panchayat of Icher village.

The total geographical area of village is 123.4 hectares. Icher has a total population of 249 peoples, out of which male population is 137 while female population is 112. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 817 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of icher village is 54.62% out of which 68.61% males and 37.50% females are literate. There are about 43 houses in icher village.

Kargil is nearest town to icher village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 270km away.

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Population of Icher

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 249 137 112
Literate Population 136 94 42
Illiterate Population 113 43 70

Connectivity of Icher

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 Icher

Frequently Asked Questions about Icher

Where is Icher located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Icher?

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

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Icher is 249, with 137 males and 112 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Icher village has a total of 43 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Icher is 54.62%. The male literacy rate is 68.61%, while the female literacy rate is 37.50%.