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
According to the 2011 Census, Langmi Riging village had a total population of 478 people, including 241 males and 237 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.53%, with male literacy at 65.48% and female literacy at 39.70%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 475.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 478 | 241 | 237 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 82 | 44 | 38 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 had a total population of 478, including 241 males and 237 females.
How many households are there in Langmi Riging?
Langmi Riging had 70 households.
What is the literacy rate in Langmi Riging?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Langmi Riging was 52.53%. Male literacy was 65.48% and female literacy was 39.70%.