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Padam is a village in Zanskar Tehsil of Kargil district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 001075.

About Padam village record

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

The Census 2011 record reports population 1,538, 261 households, area 342 hectares, PIN code 194302.

Quick facts

Village
Padam
Village code
001075
Tehsil / Sub-District
Zanskar
District
Kargil
State
JAMMU and KASHMIR
Census year
2011
Population
1,538
Households
261
Sex ratio
903 females per 1,000 males
Area
342 hectares
Population density
450 people per sq. km
PIN code
194302

Census code and location hierarchy

For Padam, 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
00015
Village code
001075
Padam village Census details
FieldValue
Village namePadam
Census village code001075
StateJAMMU and KASHMIR
State code01
DistrictKargil
District code004
Tehsil / Sub-DistrictZanskar
Sub-district code00015
Census year2011
Population1,538
Households261
Male population808
Female population730
Sex ratio903 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population0
Scheduled Tribes population1,534
Area342 hectares
Population density450 people per sq. km
PIN code194302
CD blockZanskar
Gram panchayatPadam
Nearest statutory townKargil
Nearest statutory town distance234 km

Facilities and amenities in Padam

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 Padam
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolAvailable in village; 5 reported
EducationGovernment middle schoolAvailable in village; 2 reported
EducationGovernment secondary schoolAvailable in village; 1 reported
EducationGovernment senior secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km
HealthCommunity health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health centre1 reported
HealthPrimary health sub-centre0 reported
HealthAllopathic hospital0 reported
HealthDispensary0 reported
HealthVeterinary hospital1 reported
Water and sanitationTreated tap waterAvailable in village
Water and sanitationUntreated tap waterNot available in village
Water and sanitationTotal sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Water and sanitationCommunity toilet complexNot available in village
CommunicationPost officeNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
CommunicationSub post officeNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
CommunicationMobile phone coverageAvailable in village
CommunicationInternet / CSCAvailable in village
Transport and roadsPublic bus serviceAvailable in village
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 bankAvailable in village
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; 4 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Padam
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Net area sown342 hectares
Total unirrigated land151.40 hectares
Irrigated area190.60 hectares
Canal-irrigated area190.60 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 Padam?

The Census village code of Padam is 001075.

Where is Padam village?

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

What is the population of Padam?

The source reports a population of 1,538 for Padam.

What is the sex ratio of Padam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Padam is 903 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.