Kargil Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kargil district in Jammu & Kashmir.
Administrative Details of Kargil
Kargil comprises 127 villages, of which 125 are inhabited and 2 are uninhabited. There are 1 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 18,338, spread across 14,036 square kilometers.
| Villages | 127(125 inhabited • 2 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 1 |
| Households | 18,338 |
| Total Area | 14,036 km² |
Kargil Urban & Rural Population
Kargil had 16,338 people in urban areas (11.6%) and 1,24,464 people in rural areas (88.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 1,24,464 | 88.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 16,338 | 11.6% |
| Total | 1,40,802 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kargil
The total population comprises 77,785 males (55.2%) and 63,017 females (44.8%). The sex ratio is 810 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 67,703 | 10,082 | 77,785 |
| 👩 Female | 56,761 | 6,256 | 63,017 |
Literacy Rate in Kargil
The literacy rate is 61.25%. Male literacy stands at 72.38% while female literacy is 47.5%, indicating a gender gap of 24.88 percentage points. The total literate population is 86,236.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 47,674 | 8,627 | 56,301 |
| Literate (Female) | 26,222 | 3,713 | 29,935 |
| Total Literate | 73,896 | 12,340 | 86,236 |
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About Kargil Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kargil in Jammu & Kashmir has a total population of 1,40,802 with a literacy rate of 61.25% and a sex ratio of 810 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kargil district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.