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Shakar is a village in Kargil Tehsil of Kargil district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 000988.

About Shakar village record

Use this page to check the source record for Shakar, including its village code and its place within Kargil Tehsil and Kargil district.

The Census 2011 record reports population 1,922, 277 households, area 172.80 hectares, PIN code 194109.

Quick facts

Village
Shakar
Village code
000988
Tehsil / Sub-District
Kargil
District
Kargil
State
JAMMU and KASHMIR
Census year
2011
Population
1,922
Households
277
Sex ratio
916 females per 1,000 males
Area
172.80 hectares
Population density
1,112 people per sq. km
PIN code
194109

Census code and location hierarchy

For Shakar, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Tehsil when another village has a similar name.

State code
01
District code
004
Sub-district code
00013
Village code
000988
Shakar village Census details
FieldValue
Village nameShakar
Census village code000988
StateJAMMU and KASHMIR
State code01
DistrictKargil
District code004
Tehsil / Sub-DistrictKargil
Sub-district code00013
Census year2011
Population1,922
Households277
Male population1,003
Female population919
Sex ratio916 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population0
Scheduled Tribes population1,878
Area172.80 hectares
Population density1,112 people per sq. km
PIN code194109
CD blockShakar Chiktan
Gram panchayatShakar
Nearest statutory townKargil
Nearest statutory town distance90 km

Facilities and amenities in Shakar

The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.

Census 2011 facilities reported for Shakar
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolAvailable in village; 3 reported
EducationGovernment middle schoolAvailable in village; 7 reported
EducationGovernment secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility more than 10 km away
EducationGovernment senior secondary schoolAvailable in village; 1 reported
HealthCommunity health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health sub-centre1 reported
HealthAllopathic hospital0 reported
HealthDispensary1 reported
HealthVeterinary hospital1 reported
Water and sanitationTreated tap waterNot available in village
Water and sanitationUntreated tap waterAvailable in village
Water and sanitationTotal sanitation campaign coverageAvailable in village
Water and sanitationCommunity toilet complexNot available in village
CommunicationPost officeNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
CommunicationSub post officeNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
CommunicationMobile phone coverageNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
CommunicationInternet / CSCNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
Transport and roadsPublic bus serviceNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
Transport and roadsPrivate bus serviceAvailable in village
Transport and roadsRailway stationNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
Transport and roadsPucca roadNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Transport and roadsAll-weather roadAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesATMNot available in village
Banking and public servicesCommercial bankNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
Banking and public servicesCooperative bankNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
Banking and public servicesPDS shopAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesAnganwadi centreAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesASHA workerAvailable in village
PowerDomestic power supplyAvailable in village; 14 hours/day
PowerAgriculture power supplyNot available in village; 0 hours/day
PowerPower supply for all usersAvailable in village; 12 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Shakar
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Non-agricultural use area63.50 hectares
Culturable waste land14.60 hectares
Net area sown94.70 hectares
Total unirrigated land8.90 hectares
Irrigated area85.80 hectares
Canal-irrigated area85.80 hectares

Other villages in this tehsil

These links are from the same Tehsil. They are not ranked by road distance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the village code of Shakar?

The Census village code of Shakar is 000988.

Where is Shakar village?

Shakar village is in Kargil Tehsil (sub-district) of Kargil district, Jammu and Kashmir.

What is the population of Shakar?

The source reports a population of 1,922 for Shakar.

What is the sex ratio of Shakar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Shakar is 916 females per 1,000 males.

Source note:

This page is based on the Jammu and Kashmir Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.