Kargil
Kargil is a district and city located in Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory of India. This article provides an in depth look at Kargil district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Tehsil or sub-districts.
Kargil District overview
Kargil is Town in Jammu & Kashmir serves as administrative headquarter of Kargil district. Total area of Kargil District is 14,036 km² including 14,034 km² rural area and 2 km² urban area. There are 3 Tehsils part of Kargil District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Kargil District, Kargil has 127 villages.
Kargil is the largest tehsil in Kargil district by area covering 84.16 km2 and Zanskar is the smallest tehsil in Kargil district by area covering 43.11 km2. Kargil is the largest tehsil by population while Zanskar is the smallest tehsil by population in Kargil district.
Population of Kargil District
As of the 2011 census, Kargil district has a population of approximately 140,802 peoples which is divided into urban population of 16,338 and rular population of 124,464. The population density in Kargil region is about 10.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 77,785 | 63,017 | 140,802 |
| Rural | 67,703 | 56,761 | 124,464 |
| Urban | 10,082 | 6,256 | 16,338 |
Households of Kargil District
There are about 18,338 houses in the district, including 2,191 urban houses and 16,147 rural houses. The average household size is about 7.68 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 18,338 |
| Rural | 16,147 |
| Urban | 2,191 |
List Of Tehsil in Kargil District
Kargil district is divided into several Tehsils or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 3 tehsils in Kargil district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Tehsil in Kargil:
Frequently Asked Question About Kargil District
How many villages are there in Kargil district ?
There are 127 villages in the Kargil district.
What is the population of Kargil district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Kargil district is 140,802
How many town or city are there in Kargil district ?
There are 1 town or city in the Kargil district.
How many Tehsil in Kargil district ?
There are 3 Tehsil in Kargil district.
Which is the largest Tehsil in Kargil district
Kargil is the largest Tehsil in Kargil district.
Which is the smallest Tehsil in Kargil district ?
Zanskar is the smallest Tehsil in Kargil district.
Which is the most populated Tehsil in Kargil district ?
Kargil is the most populated Tehsil in Kargil district.
Which is the least populated Tehsil in Kargil district ?
Zanskar is the most least populated Tehsil in Kargil district.