Karsha Village
Karsha is a revenue village in Zanskar tehsil, Kargil district, Ladakh. It had a population of 964 in 189 households (Census 2011).
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964 souls. 189 homes.
Zanskar tehsil, Kargil district, Ladakh.
Karsha today
- Apple₹6,000PMY Chamba · 13 Nov 2026
- Banana₹4,250PMY Chamba · 13 Nov 2026
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹3,750PMY Chamba · 13 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Karsha, Zanskar tehsil, Kargil!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Karsha
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Karsha at a glance
Karsha is one of the larger villages of Zanskar tehsil — 2nd of 25 by population, with 964 people in 189 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 66.8%, below Kargil district's 69.6% (Zanskar tehsil: 59.7%), while the sex ratio was 944 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 838. It falls under Karsha gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 194302. The village covers 322 hectares — about 3.2 km², or roughly 299 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Karsha Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 4 self-help groups with 29 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
Gram panchayat
Karsha is in the Karsha gram panchayat.
Other villages in Karsha
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Karsha compares
By population, Karsha ranks #2 of 25 inhabited villages in Zanskar 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 Karsha ranks
| Ranked by | Karsha | In Kargil district | In Ladakh | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 964 | 43 of 125 | 73 of 236above 69% | 685 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 189 | 24 of 125 (tied) | 54 of 236 (tied)above 76% | 96 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 66.8% | 62 of 125 | 113 of 236above 52% | 66.5% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 944 per 1,000 males | 74 of 125 (tied) | 152 of 236 (tied)above 35% | 961 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.10 per household | 124 of 125 | 183 of 236 (tied)above 21% | 7.34 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 299.3 per km² | 109 of 125 | 109 of 125above 13% | 602.2 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 60.3% | 13 of 125 | 43 of 236 (tied)above 81% | 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 Karsha
In Kargil district
- GarkoneKargil, Kargil1,287 people · 60.3% literate · 944 per 1,000 · 5.32 per householdCompare →
- UptipipitingZanskar, Kargil941 people · 70.3% literate · 989 per 1,000 · 5.60 per householdCompare →
- ZanglaZanskar, Kargil954 people · 59.8% literate · 1,025 per 1,000 · 5.24 per householdCompare →
- PadumZanskar, Kargil1,538 people · 73.0% literate · 903 per 1,000 · 5.89 per householdCompare →
- TungriZanskar, Kargil573 people · 67.2% literate · 976 per 1,000 · 6.10 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Ladakh
- TangtseDurbuk, Leh Ladakh681 people · 69.9% literate · 913 per 1,000 · 5.40 per householdCompare →
- KhemiSumoor, Leh Ladakh576 people · 64.7% literate · 926 per 1,000 · 4.76 per householdCompare →
- WanlaKhaltsi, Leh Ladakh1,015 people · 63.8% literate · 959 per 1,000 · 5.97 per householdCompare →
- DiskitDiskit, Leh Ladakh1,760 people · 76.6% literate · 905 per 1,000 · 5.12 per householdCompare →
- LargyabDiskit, Leh Ladakh421 people · 63.0% literate · 922 per 1,000 · 4.73 per householdCompare →
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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 Karsha had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 4 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 194302
Other villages in Zanskar tehsil
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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
- 964Census 2011
- Male / female
- 496 / 468
- Households
- 189
- People per home
- 5.1
- Literacy rate
- 66.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 581
- Work participation
- 60.3%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 →
Karsha on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Karsha. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Karsha · 34.5535° N, 76.1350° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 3 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. 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 postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Karsha
- 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
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Essential services & places near Karsha
Karsha isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Zanskar tehsil, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
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
Hospitals & clinics7 in Kargil district
Schools & anganwadis7 in Kargil district
Colleges & universities3 in Kargil district
Police & fire stations2 in Kargil district
- Check post
Police station
Government offices9 in Kargil district
Temples1 in Kargil district
Mosques4 in Kargil district
Other places of worship24 in Kargil district
Buddhist monastery / temple
Buddhist monastery / temple
Buddhist monastery / temple
Transport10 in Kargil district
Agriculture services2 in Kargil district
Community places6 in Kargil district
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People often ask about Karsha
Where is Karsha located?
Karsha is a village in Zanskar tehsil of Kargil district, Ladakh, India.
Which district is Karsha in?
Karsha is in Kargil district of Ladakh.
Which gram panchayat does Karsha belong to?
Karsha comes under the Karsha gram panchayat.
How is Karsha written in the local script?
Karsha is written Karsha.
What is the pincode of Karsha?
The pincode of Karsha, Zanskar, Kargil is 194302.
What is the population of Karsha?
As per the 2011 Census, Karsha had a population of 964 (496 males and 468 females).
How many households are there in Karsha?
Karsha had 189 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Karsha?
Karsha covers about 322 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Karsha?
The literacy rate of Karsha was 66.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Karsha?
Karsha had 944 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karsha in?
Karsha is in the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Karsha?
Mohmad Haneefa (Independent) won the Ladakh Lok Sabha seat, which includes Karsha, in 2024.
Which development block is Karsha in?
Karsha is in the Karsha development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Karsha?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Karsha is 1079 and its Census 2011 village code is 1079.
Which villages are near Karsha?
Villages near Karsha include Poyen (within ~8 km), Akchamal (within ~8 km), Shilikchey (within ~8 km), Tumail (within ~8 km), Yourbaltak (within ~8 km).
What is the population of Karsha in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Karsha's Census 2011 population of 964 by Ladakh's official RGI projection (+11.3% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 1,070 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Karsha?
The sarpanch of Karsha 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: PMY Chamba, Chamba district — about 121 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple · Apple | PMY Chamba | 4,000 | 8,000 | 6,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Banana | PMY Chamba | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,250 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | PMY Chamba | 3,500 | 4,000 | 3,750 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | PMY Chamba | 3,500 | 4,000 | 3,750 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | PMY Chamba | 2,500 | 3,000 | 2,750 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | PMY Chamba | 1,500 | 2,000 | 1,750 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Capsicum · Capsicum | PMY Chamba | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Carrot · Carrot | PMY Chamba | 3,000 | 3,500 | 3,250 | 13 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 Karsha's shops. Best mandi price near Karsha →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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