Karamba Village
Karamba is a revenue village in Shergole tehsil, Kargil district, Ladakh. It had a population of 397 in 56 households (Census 2011).
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397 souls. 56 homes.
Shergole tehsil, Kargil district, Ladakh.
Karamba today
- Apple₹5,200Jablipora Anantnag (F&V) · 12 Nov 2026
- Banana₹4,000Batengoo Anantnag (F&V) · 2 Nov 2026
- Pomegranate₹15,000Batengoo Anantnag (F&V) · 2 Nov 2026
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Chhath Puja 2026 in Karamba
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Karamba at a glance
Karamba is a mid-sized village of Shergole tehsil: 397 people in 56 households (Census 2011), 10th of its 14 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 75.4%, above Kargil district's 69.6% (Shergole tehsil: 72.6%), while the sex ratio was 956 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 838. It falls under Karamba gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 194109, served by Karamba post office. The village covers 64 hectares — about 0.64 km², or roughly 617 people per km² (Census 2011). Its nearest mapped neighbour is Tingdoo, about 2.9 km away in a straight line.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Shargol Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 5 members (2024-25) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Height
- about 3,437 m above sea level At Karamba's map point, from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 surface model (~90 m cells). Copernicus DEM GLO-90 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018, provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA.
Gram panchayat
Karamba is in the Karamba gram panchayat.
Other villages in Karamba
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Karamba compares
By population, Karamba ranks #10 of 14 inhabited villages in Shergole tehsil.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Karamba ranks
| Ranked by | Karamba | In Kargil district | In Ladakh | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 397 | 101 of 125 | 164 of 236above 31% | 685 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 56 | 97 of 125 (tied) | 172 of 236 (tied)above 26% | 96 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 75.4% | 26 of 125 | 49 of 236above 79% | 66.5% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 956 per 1,000 males | 66 of 125 | 144 of 236above 39% | 961 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 7.09 per household | 77 of 125 | 88 of 236above 63% | 7.34 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 617.4 per km² | 60 of 125 | 60 of 125above 52% | 602.2 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 89.2% | 2 of 125 | 4 of 236above 98% | 29.1% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Karamba
In Kargil district
- PanikharTaisuru, Kargil325 people · 83.0% literate · 970 per 1,000 · 7.56 per householdCompare →
- KukstayShergole, Kargil349 people · 67.9% literate · 907 per 1,000 · 7.43 per householdCompare →
- KargeeTaisuru, Kargil566 people · 67.4% literate · 919 per 1,000 · 6.82 per householdCompare →
- AchamboreTaisuru, Kargil470 people · 64.7% literate · 911 per 1,000 · 7.34 per householdCompare →
- GindiyalDrass, Kargil676 people · 82.2% literate · 931 per 1,000 · 7.60 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Ladakh
- LeidoKhaltsi, Leh Ladakh370 people · 73.9% literate · 968 per 1,000 · 6.73 per householdCompare →
- RumbakLeh, Leh Ladakh248 people · 79.9% literate · 938 per 1,000 · 6.89 per householdCompare →
- Youl ChungKhaltsi, Leh Ladakh261 people · 73.8% literate · 919 per 1,000 · 6.21 per householdCompare →
- TakmachikKhaltsi, Leh Ladakh607 people · 65.4% literate · 933 per 1,000 · 6.39 per householdCompare →
- SkinlingyongKhaltsi, Leh Ladakh237 people · 66.5% literate · 943 per 1,000 · 6.24 per householdCompare →
Compare Karamba with any village in India →
Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Karamba had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 194109
Post office: Karamba
Other villages in Shergole tehsil
View all 14 →Karamba — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Ladakh's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+11.3%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 397Census 2011
- Male / female
- 203 / 194
- Households
- 56
- People per home
- 7.1
- Literacy rate
- 75.4%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 354
- Work participation
- 89.2%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Karamba on the map
Karamba · 34.3881° N, 76.2524° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Karamba's map location inside the constituency boundary. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity).
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postNearest services to Karamba
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Karamba's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchNone within 25 km
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeNone within 25 km
- Petrol pumpPetrol pump · 13 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- Hospital / PHCMedical Sub Centre , Darket · 6.9 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolNone within 25 km
Health & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Karamba
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
- Medical Sub Centre , Darket · Primary health centre6.9 km away · OpenStreetMap · 2026-10-23
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Essential services & places near Karamba
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Karamba's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices111 in Kargil district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics7 in Kargil district
Primary / community health centre · 6.9 km away (straight line)
Darket
Primary / community health centre · 8 km away (straight line)
Skamboo
Hospital · 18 km away (straight line)
Kargil
Schools & anganwadis7 in Kargil district
Colleges & universities3 in Kargil district
- Govt Polytechnic College Kargil
Polytechnic · 18 km away (straight line)
College · 22 km away (straight line)
Kargil
Police & fire stations2 in Kargil district
Government offices9 in Kargil district
- KREDA
Government office · 18 km away (straight line)
- SKUAST
Government office · 18 km away (straight line)
- LAHDC Council Secretriat
Government office · 18 km away (straight line)
Temples1 in Kargil district
Mosques4 in Kargil district
Other places of worship24 in Kargil district
Buddhist monastery / temple · 3.9 km away (straight line)
Buddhist monastery / temple · 11 km away (straight line)
Gurudwara · 21 km away (straight line)
Transport10 in Kargil district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 13 km away (straight line)
- Kargil Airport
Airport · 17 km away (straight line)
- Kargil bus station
Bus station · 21 km away (straight line)
Agriculture services2 in Kargil district
- Horticulture
Agriculture office · 18 km away (straight line)
Community places6 in Kargil district
All places in Shergole tehsil (6) →Places of worship in Karamba →Suggest a missing place
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People often ask about Karamba
Where is Karamba located?
Karamba is a village in Shergole tehsil of Kargil district, Ladakh, India.
Which district is Karamba in?
Karamba is in Kargil district of Ladakh.
Which gram panchayat does Karamba belong to?
Karamba comes under the Karamba gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Karamba?
The pincode of Karamba, Shergole, Kargil is 194109.
What is the population of Karamba?
As per the 2011 Census, Karamba had a population of 397 (203 males and 194 females).
How many households are there in Karamba?
Karamba had 56 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Karamba?
Karamba covers about 64 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Karamba?
The literacy rate of Karamba was 75.4% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Karamba?
Karamba had 956 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karamba in?
Karamba is in the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Karamba?
Mohmad Haneefa (Independent) won the Ladakh Lok Sabha seat, which includes Karamba, in 2024.
Which development block is Karamba in?
Karamba is in the Shargol development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Karamba?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karamba is 1018 and its Census 2011 village code is 1018.
Which villages are near Karamba?
Villages near Karamba include Tingdoo (2.9 km), Numunchey (6.3 km), Skamboo (8.3 km), Mulbekh (11 km), Tacha (13 km).
What is the population of Karamba in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Karamba's Census 2011 population of 397 by Ladakh's official RGI projection (+11.3% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 440 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Karamba?
The sarpanch of Karamba has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
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District climate page →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 119 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 12 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple · Delicious | Jablipora Anantnag (F&V) | 5,200 | 5,200 | 5,200 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Apple · Kullu Delicious | Jablipora Anantnag (F&V) | 7,600 | 7,600 | 7,600 | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Banana | Batengoo Anantnag (F&V) | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Pomegranate · Pomogranate | Batengoo Anantnag (F&V) | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Potato · Potato | Batengoo Anantnag (F&V) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Tomato · Tomato | Batengoo Anantnag (F&V) | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2,800 | 2 Nov 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 Karamba's shops. Best mandi price near Karamba →
Official dataAgmarknet, 12 Nov 2026