Tehsil at a glance
All 11 villages
Largest villages in Shakar Chiktan
Census 2011 population
Shakar Chiktan tehsil
Shakar Chiktan is a tehsil of Kargil district, Ladakh, with 11 revenue villages in the Local Government Directory and a rural population of 11,233 (Census 2011, sum of villages).
Tehsil officials
All 11 villages of Shakar Chiktan
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Gram panchayats of Shakar Chiktan and their villages →
Neighbouring tehsils of Shakar Chiktan, by distance →
Compare Shakar Chiktan's two largest villages, Shakar and Hagnis →
Sorted alphabetically
Bodhkharboo
Chiktan
Hagnis
Haniskote
Kukshow
Lamsoo Sandoo
Samrah
Sanjak
Shakar
Stakchey
Youkma Kharboo
Villages of Shakar Chiktan
7 of 11 villages are mapped so far, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a point to open its page.
Shakar Chiktan tehsil by the numbers
Sums of the Census 2011 village figures we hold — rural areas only; towns are not included. Each figure covers the villages that report it.
Census 2011
Headcount and household counts from the decennial Census of India.
- Population
- 11,233 Census 2011
- Male population
- 5,871 Census 2011
- Female population
- 5,362 Census 2011
- Households
- 1,609 Census 2011
- Villages counted
- 11 Census 2011
Derived from the Census counts
Ratios computed from the sums on the left; no projection or estimate.
- Sex ratio
- 913 females per 1,000 males
- Household size
- 7.0 persons per household
- Literacy rate
- 70.8% literates ÷ population aged 7+
Constituencies covering Shakar Chiktan
Based on the 11 of 11 villages we can place. Boundaries are approximate.
Mandi prices near Shakar Chiktan
No market in Kargil district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Jablipora Anantnag (F&V), Batengoo Anantnag (F&V), Anantnag district — about 111 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 23 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple · Delicious | Jablipora Anantnag (F&V) | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Apple · Kullu Delicious | Jablipora Anantnag (F&V) | 7,400 | 7,400 | 7,400 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · Onion | Batengoo Anantnag (F&V) | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Batengoo Anantnag (F&V) | 3,500 | 3,500 | 3,500 | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Papaya · Papaya | Batengoo Anantnag (F&V) | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 14 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Shakar Chiktan's shops.
News near Shakar Chiktan
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
From Kargil district
- Date of Screening Test for availing Financial Assistance under REWA 2.0 Scheme 2026.
District Administration, Kargil · 23 Oct 2026
- Notification – LAHDC Kargil
District Administration, Kargil · 23 Oct 2026
- Notification – LAHDC Zanskar
District Administration, Kargil · 23 Oct 2026
- Notification – LAHDC Sankoo
District Administration, Kargil · 23 Oct 2026
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Shakar Chiktan
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
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People often ask about Shakar Chiktan tehsil
Which district is Shakar Chiktan tehsil in?
Shakar Chiktan is a tehsil of Kargil district in Ladakh.
How many villages are there in Shakar Chiktan tehsil?
11 revenue villages are listed under Shakar Chiktan tehsil in the Local Government Directory (LGD).
What is the population of Shakar Chiktan tehsil?
The villages of Shakar Chiktan tehsil had a combined population of 11,233 at the 2011 Census (rural areas only; towns are not included).
What is the pincode of Shakar Chiktan tehsil?
Villages in Shakar Chiktan tehsil use the pincode 194109.
What is the LGD code of Shakar Chiktan tehsil?
The Local Government Directory code of Shakar Chiktan tehsil is 6192.
Answers are built from the Local Government Directory, Census 2011 village records and the Election Commission's seat lists.