Kargil
District in JAMMU & KASHMIR
Kargil District of JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 1,40,802 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 77,785 are males while 63,017 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 1,40,802
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 61.25%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 810
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Kargil has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 14.15% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 977 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 810.
Total Children
19,928
14.15% of population
Boys
10,078
50.6%
Girls
9,850
49.4%
Child Sex Ratio
977
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Kargil stands at 810 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 83.15% while female literacy is at 56.3%, showing a gender gap of 26.85%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.01% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 86.89% of total population in Kargil.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 1,40,802, 51,873 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 36.84% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 55.79% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 44.21% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 28,941
- Marginal Workers
- 22,932
- Non-Workers
- 88,929
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 77,785 males (55.2%) and 63,017 females (44.8%) out of 1,40,802 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 86,236 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 83.15%, Female 56.3%, Overall %. Gender gap is 26.9%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kargil district in JAMMU & KASHMIR?
Kargil district in JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 1,40,802 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 77,785 males and 63,017 females.
What is the literacy rate of Kargil district?
The overall literacy rate of Kargil district is N/A%. Male literacy is 83.15% and female literacy is 56.3%.
What is the sex ratio in Kargil district?
The sex ratio in Kargil district is 810 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Kargil district?
Kargil district has 19,928 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 10,078 are boys and 9,850 are girls. The child sex ratio is 977 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Kargil district?
Out of the total population of 1,40,802, 51,873 people (36.8%) are engaged in work activities in Kargil district.