Karzok

Karzok is a village located in Leh tehsil of Leh district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 220km away from Leh, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Karzok village. As per 2009 stats, Korzok is the gram panchayat of Karzok village.

Karzok has its own place in the vibrant Leh 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 Karzok

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karzok is 000899. The village spans a total geographical area of 58.3 hectares. Leh is nearest town to Karzok village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 55km away.

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Population of Karzok

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,291 673 618
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 189 102 87
Scheduled Castes (SC) 4 2 2
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 931 485 446
Literate Population 514 292 222
Illiterate Population 777 381 396

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

  • The total population of Karzok village is around 1,291, including approximately 673 males and 618 females, with a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 189 children aged 0–6 years in Karzok village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Karzok village has 4 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 931 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Karzok village is about 39.81%, with male literacy at 43.39% and female literacy at 35.92%.
  • There are around 253 households in Karzok village.

Connectivity of Karzok

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karzok. As per the 2011 stats, Karzok 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 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Karzok

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Karzok

Where is Karzok located?
Karzok village is situated in Leh Tehsil, within the Leh district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karzok?
The Gram Panchayat of Karzok is Korzok (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Karzok as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karzok is 1,291, with 673 males and 618 females.
How many households are there in Karzok as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karzok village has a total of 253 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karzok as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karzok is 39.81%. The male literacy rate is 43.39%, while the female literacy rate is 35.92%.