Kargyak

Kargyak is a village located in Zanskar tehsil of Kargil district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 46km away from sub-district headquarter Zanskar (tehsildar office) and 234km away from district headquarter Kargil. As per 2009 stats, Testa is the gram panchayat of Kargyak village.

Kargyak has its own place in the vibrant Kargil region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kargyak

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kargyak is 001088. The village spans a total geographical area of 176.4 hectares. Kargil is nearest town to Kargyak village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 300km away.

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Population of Kargyak

Below is a concise population overview of Kargyak as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 429 217 212
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 62 34 28
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 424 213 211
Literate Population 174 113 61
Illiterate Population 255 104 151

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kargyak village:

  • The total population of Kargyak village is around 429, including approximately 217 males and 212 females, with a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 62 children aged 0–6 years in Kargyak village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kargyak village has 424 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kargyak village is about 40.56%, with male literacy at 52.07% and female literacy at 28.77%.
  • There are around 74 households in Kargyak village.

Connectivity of Kargyak

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

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 Kargyak

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

Shan Shaday Ruru Moony Chah Icher Testa Mandhar Shahpur Aslam Abad Saral Qasbah Kirni

Frequently Asked Questions about Kargyak

Where is Kargyak located?
Kargyak village is situated in Zanskar Tehsil, within the Kargil district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kargyak?
The Gram Panchayat of Kargyak is Testa (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Kargyak as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kargyak is 429, with 217 males and 212 females.
How many households are there in Kargyak as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kargyak village has a total of 74 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kargyak as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kargyak is 40.56%. The male literacy rate is 52.07%, while the female literacy rate is 28.77%.