Testa

Testa is a village located in Zanskar tehsil of Kargil district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 55km away from sub-district headquarter Zanskar (tehsildar office) and 260km away from district headquarter Kargil. As per 2009 stats, Testa village is also a gram panchayat.

Testa 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 Testa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Testa is 001087. The village spans a total geographical area of 170.8 hectares. Kargil is nearest town to Testa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 290km away.

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Population of Testa

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 460 237 223
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 60 27 33
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 448 231 217
Literate Population 242 152 90
Illiterate Population 218 85 133

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

  • The total population of Testa village is around 460, including approximately 237 males and 223 females, with a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 60 children aged 0–6 years in Testa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Testa village has 448 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Testa village is about 52.61%, with male literacy at 64.14% and female literacy at 40.36%.
  • There are around 71 households in Testa village.

Connectivity of Testa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Testa. As per the 2011 stats, Testa 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 Testa

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

Pipcha Shan Shaday Ruru Moony Chah Icher Kargyak Mandhar Shahpur Aslam Abad Saral Qasbah

Frequently Asked Questions about Testa

Where is Testa located?
Testa village is situated in Zanskar Tehsil, within the Kargil district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Testa?
Testa serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Testa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Testa is 460, with 237 males and 223 females.
How many households are there in Testa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Testa village has a total of 71 households.
What is the literacy rate in Testa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Testa is 52.61%. The male literacy rate is 64.14%, while the female literacy rate is 40.36%.