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★ District of Ladakh ★

Kargil

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Area · — km²
Population · 1,40,802
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Kargil — district of Ladakh

Kargil is a district in Ladakh. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Kargil

High-altitude region in Ladakh known for the Kargil War and stunning Himalayan landscapes.

District HQ
Kargil

Must-visit places in Kargil

monument

Kargil War Memorial

Memorial dedicated to soldiers who died during the 1999 Kargil War with Pakistan.

  • temple
    Lamayuru Monastery

    Ancient Buddhist monastery set dramatically on a hilltop with panoramic mountain views.

  • temple
    Mulbekh Gompa

    Historic Buddhist monastery featuring a large stone statue of Maitreya Buddha.

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Then & Now

Kargil district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
1,24,464
Census 2011 baseline
+18.4%
Population · 2026
1,47,381
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
16,147
Census 2011 baseline
+16.6%
Households · 2026
18,835
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 127 villages

Kargil district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
67,703Census 2011
Female population
56,761Census 2011
Sex ratio
838 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
16,147Census 2011
SC population
10Census 2011
ST population
1,10,840Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
1,47,381+18.4%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
18,835RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
44,460Census 2011
Cultivators
1,772Census 2011
Agri labourers
504Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
89.2%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
3,004 / 3,004100% complete
SBM-G toilets
410Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Kargil district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
19 of 127 villages have notable places mapped · 15%
  • Temple· 34
  • Restaurant· 8
  • School· 4
  • Bank· 3
  • Monument· 2
  • Shop· 2
  • PHC· 1
  • Hospital· 1
  • High school· 1
  • Pharmacy· 1
  • Bus stop· 1
  • Market· 1
  • Mosque· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Kargil district.

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All 7 mandals of Kargil

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127 villages · 98 GPs
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Top villages in Kargil

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kargil

How many mandals and villages are in Kargil district?

Kargil district has 7 mandals and 127 revenue villages across 98 gram panchayats in Ladakh.

Where is the headquarters of Kargil district?

The district headquarters of Kargil is —.

What is the pincode of Kargil district?

Kargil district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Kargil may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Kargil fall under?

Kargil district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Kargil district?

Kargil district had a population of 1,40,802 per the 2011 Census, across 127 villages.

When was Kargil district formed?

Kargil district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Kargil district?

Major rivers in Kargil district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Kargil

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