Langmi Riging - Zanskar, Kargil
Langmi Riging is a village situated in the Zanskar tehsil of Kargil district, Ladakh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Zanskar and around 240 km from the district headquarters in Kargil. Karsha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Langmi Riging village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Langmi Riging is 001078. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.4 hectares and falls under the 194302 pincode. Kargil is the nearest town, located about 240 km away.
Langmi Riging village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Langmi Riging
As per Census 2011, Langmi Riging village has a total population of 478 people, consisting of 241 males and 237 females. The village has 70 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 208 literate and 270 illiterate residents. Additionally, 475 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Langmi Riging are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 478 | 241 | 237 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 82 | 44 | 38 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 475 | 239 | 236 |
| Literate Population | 208 | 129 | 79 |
| Illiterate Population | 270 | 112 | 158 |
Nearby Villages of Langmi Riging
Langmi Riging is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Langmi Riging
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Langmi Riging.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kargil to Langmi Riging is about 240 km, with a usual travel time of around ~6.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Langmi Riging
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Langmi Riging village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Langmi Riging
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Langmi Riging village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Langmi Riging
Where is Langmi Riging located?
Langmi Riging village is located in Zanskar Tehsil, Kargil district, Ladakh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Langmi Riging?
The Gram Panchayat of Langmi Riging is Karsha.
What is the pincode of Langmi Riging?
The pincode of Langmi Riging is 194302.
What is the population of Langmi Riging?
Langmi Riging has a total population of 478, including 241 males and 237 females.
How many households are there in Langmi Riging?
There are 70 households in Langmi Riging.
What is the literacy rate in Langmi Riging?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Langmi Riging is 43.51%. Male literacy is 53.53% and female literacy is 33.33%.