Demographic data table of Kargil

  • The population of Kargil district is 1.41 Lakh, with a male population of 77,785 and a female population of 63,017.
  • The total Sex raio of Kargil is 810/1000 which is lower than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 71.34%, which is lower than the national literacy rate of 74.04%.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is higher in comparison to that of India.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is lower in comparison to that of India.
Total Population 1.41 L 77,785 63,017

Population of Kargil out of Ladakh

Kargil
Ladakh

Population of Kargil out of Ladakh

Facts
  • Total population of Kargil is 1,40,802.
  • Kargil is the 1st most populated district in Ladakh.
  • 51.33% of the total population of Ladakh lives in Kargil.
  • Ladakh's total population is 2.74 Lakh.

Male population: 77,785

Percentage:

Female population: 63,017

Percentage:
Rural Population 1.24 L 67,703 56,761

Population of Kargil out of Ladakh

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of Kargil out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of Kargil is 1,24,464.
  • 88.4% of the total population of Kargil lives in rural area.
  • 77.39% of the total population of Ladakh lives in rural area.
  • Ladakh's rural population is 2.12 Lakh.

Rural male population: 67,703

Percentage:

Rural female population: 56,761

Percentage:
Urban Population 16,338 10,082 6,256

Population of Kargil out of Ladakh

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of Kargil out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of Kargil is 16,338.
  • 11.6% of the total population of Kargil lives in urban area.
  • 22.61% of the total population of Ladakh lives in urban area.
  • Ladakh's urban population is 62,009.

Male population: 10,082

Percentage:

Female population: 6,256

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 810 55.24% 44.76%
Sex ratio graph of Kargil
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Kargil is 810/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, Kargil stands at 1st position out of 2 districts of Ladakh.
  • Kargil's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of Ladakh.
  • Kargil's sex ratio is below the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
750

Ladakh

810

Kargil

943

India

What is Sex ratio?
  • Sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in a given population.
  • It is expressed as the number of females per 1000 males.
  • In many regions, the sex ratio can be skewed due to various factors such as gender-based discrimination, sex-selective abortions, and other social and cultural factors.
  • Rural Sex Ratio 838 54.4% 45.6%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of Kargil
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of Kargil is 838/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, Kargil stands at 1st position out of 2 districts of Ladakh.
    • Kargil's rural sex ratio is above the sex ratio of Ladakh.
    • Kargil's rural sex ratio is below the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    828

    Ladakh

    838

    Kargil

    949

    India

    What is Rural Sex Ratio?

  • Rural sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in rural areas or villages.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given rural population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A healthy and balanced sex ratio in rural areas is essential for the overall development of a community.
  • Urban Sex Ratio 621 61.71% 38.29%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of Kargil
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of Kargil is 621/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, Kargil stands at 1st position out of 2 districts of Ladakh.
    • Kargil's urban sex ratio is above the sex ratio of Ladakh.
    • Kargil's urban sex ratio is below the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    526

    Ladakh

    621

    Kargil

    929

    India

    What is Urban Sex Ratio?

  • Urban sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in urban areas or cities.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given urban population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A balanced and healthy sex ratio in urban areas is important for the sustainable development of a city.
  • Literacy Rate 71.34% 83.15% 56.3%
    Literacy rate graph of Kargil
    Ladakh's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Kargil is 71.34% which ranks at 2nd position out of 2 districts of Ladakh.
    • Kargil's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of Ladakh (74.28%)
    • Kargil's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 83.15% and 56.3% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is literacy rate?

  • Literacy rate is a measure of the percentage of the population who can read and write in a particular language.
  • Literacy rate is an important statistic that reflects the educational level of the population.
  • Rural Literacy 69.64% 81.62% 54.98%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Kargil
    Ladakh's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Kargil is 69.64% which ranks at 2nd position out of 2 districts of Ladakh.
    • Kargil's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of Ladakh (70.69%)
    • Kargil's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 81.62% and 54.98% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is rural literacy rate?
  • Rural literacy rate refers to the percentage of people living in rural areas who are able to read and write.
  • The rural literacy rate varies widely depending on the country or region. In general, rural literacy rates tend to be lower than urban literacy rates due to factors such as lack of access to education, poverty, and cultural barriers.
  • It's important to note that rural literacy rates are constantly changing due to factors such as government policies, economic conditions, and social norms.
  • Urban Literacy 83.55% 92.82% 67.82%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Kargil
    Ladakh's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Kargil is 83.55% which ranks at 2nd position out of 2 districts of Ladakh.
    • Kargil's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of Ladakh (85.81%)
    • Kargil's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 92.82% and 67.82% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is Urban Literacy Rate?
  • The urban literacy rate in India refers to the percentage of the urban population who are able to read and write.
  • According to the 2011 Census of India, the urban literacy rate in India is 84.1%, which is significantly higher than the rural literacy rate of 68.9%.
  • The higher urban literacy rate is attributed to various factors, including better access to education, higher levels of economic development, and greater exposure to modern modes of communication.
  • Children age(0-6) 19,928 10,078 9,850

    Children population out of the total population of Kargil

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Kargil

    Facts
    • Out of 1.41 Lakh people of Kargil, 19,928 are children.
    • With 14.15%, Kargil stands at 1st rank out of 2 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Kargil is 77,785 out of which 10,078 or 12.96% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of Kargil is 63,017 out of which 9,850 or 15.63% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 10,078

    Female children: 9,850

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 18,359 9,290 9,069

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Kargil

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Kargil

    Facts
    • Out of 1.24 Lakh rural people of Kargil, 18,359 are children.
    • With 14.75%, Kargil stands at 1st rank out of 2 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Kargil is 77,785 out of which 9,290 or 13.72% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of Kargil is 63,017 out of which 9,069 or 15.98% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 9,290

    Female children: 9,069

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 1,569 788 781

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Kargil

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Kargil

    Facts
    • Out of 1.41 Lakh urban people of Kargil, 1,569 are children.
    • With 9.6%, Kargil stands at 1st rank out of 2 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Kargil is 77,785 out of which 788 or 7.82% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of Kargil is 63,017 out of which 781 or 12.48% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 788

    Female children: 781

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Kargil

    *Religions comprising 1-2% of the population are depicted in the graph above.

    Hindu 7.34% Muslim 76.87%
    Sikh 0.83% Christian 0.43%
    Buddhism 14.29% Jainism 0.02%
    Others 0% NA 0.21%
    Worker Ratio 36.84% 51.22% 19.1%
    Worker population ratio graph of Kargil
    Worker population ratio: 36.84%
    Worker population ratio rank: 2nd/2
    Facts
    • Kargil's worker population ratio(WPR) is 36.84%; in other words, 36.84% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Kargil is lower than the WPR of Ladakh and lower than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Kargil is 51.22% while female WPR is 19.1%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Worker population ratio?
    The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is the percentage of the total population that is employed, with respect to the working-age population (usually defined as those aged 15 to 59 years). It is an important indicator of the economic activity and employment situation in a country.
    Rural Worker Ratio 35.72% 49.78% 18.95%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Kargil
    Rural worker population ratio: 35.72%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 2nd/2
    Facts
    • Kargil's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 35.72%; in other words, 35.72% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Kargil is lower than the rural WPR of Ladakh and lower than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Kargil is 49.78% while female WPR is 18.95%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Rural worker population ratio?
    Rural working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Urban Worker Ratio 45.37% 60.85% 20.43%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Kargil
    Urban worker population ratio: 45.37%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 2nd/2
    Facts
    • Kargil's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 45.37%; in other words, 45.37% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of Kargil is lower than the urban WPR of Ladakh and higher than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban Kargil is 60.85% while female WPR is 20.43%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Urban worker population ratio?
    Urban working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Total household 18,338 -- --
    Rural household 16,147 -- --
    Urban household 2,191 -- --
    Scheduled castes 18 12 6
    Rural SC 10 5 5
    Urban SC 8 7 1
    Scheduled Tribes 1.22 L 62,652 59,684
    Rural ST 1.11 L 56,693 54,147
    Urban ST 11,496 5,959 5,537

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