Where is Damkhar village located?
Damkhar is in Khalsi Sub-district of Leh(ladakh) district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Indian Village Directory
Damkhar Village
Damkhar is an inhabited village in Khalsi Sub-district of Leh(ladakh) district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 000944, the Census 2011 record lists 1,202 people in 199 households and the reported area is 411.2 hectares. The local references include Khalsi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Leh at about 115 km.
Village Code000944
Population1,202
Households199
Area411.2 hectares
Nearest TownLeh
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Damkhar
- Census Village Code
- 000944
- State
- Jammu and Kashmir
- State Census Code
- 01
- District
- Leh(ladakh)
- District Census Code
- 003
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Khalsi
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00012
- CD Block
- Khalsi
- Households
- 199
- Population
- 1,202
- Male Population
- 608
- Female Population
- 594
- Sex Ratio
- 976.97
- Area
- 411.2 hectares
- Area
- 4.11 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Leh
- Nearest Town Distance
- 115 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 194106
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Damkhar at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,202 people, 411.2 hectares of reported area and Leh as the nearest town reference for Damkhar, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Damkhar falls under Khalsi Sub-district in Leh(ladakh) district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- The Census village code is 000944.
- The record lists 1,202 people living in 199 households.
- The reported village area is 411.2 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Leh.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density292.32 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.04 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share1.41%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share97.92%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share77.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Damkhar in the official administrative record. Census village code 000944 and Khalsi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 01
- District Census Code
- 003
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00012
- Village Census Code
- 000944
- CD Block Code
- 0027
- CD Block Name
- Khalsi
Location and Distance
Leh is the nearest town listed for Damkhar, about 115 km away. Leh is listed as the district headquarters at about 117 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Khalsi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 20 km
- District Headquarter
- Leh
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 117 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Leh
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 115 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Nearest Town
- Leh
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 115 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 411.2 hectares
- Area
- 4.11 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,202 people in 199 households, with 608 male residents and 594 female residents. The average household size is 6.04, and SC share is 1.41% and ST share is 97.92% for Damkhar. Population density works out to about 292.32 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 199
- Total Population
- 1,202
- Male Population
- 608
- Female Population
- 594
- Sex Ratio
- 976.97
- Average Household Size
- 6.04
- SC Population
- 17
- SC Male Population
- 8
- SC Female Population
- 9
- SC Population Share
- 1.41
- ST Population
- 1,177
- ST Male Population
- 594
- ST Female Population
- 583
- ST Population Share
- 97.92
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Damkhar list 4 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 4
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 2
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Damkhar. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Dispensary Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Damkhar include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Spring
- Available
- Spring Functions All Year
- Available
- Spring Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 21.9 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Damkhar include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Damkhar include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Damkhar is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 11 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 11 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 7 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Damkhar show that reported agricultural commodities include Carpet, net sown area is 167.5 hectares and irrigated land is 130.3 hectares (77.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Carpet
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 221.8
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 167.5
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 37.2 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 130.3
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 130.3 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Private Others Count
- 2
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Damkhar village in?
Damkhar village is in Leh(ladakh) district.
Which state is Damkhar village in?
Damkhar village is in Jammu and Kashmir.
Which sub-district is Damkhar under?
Damkhar comes under Khalsi Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Damkhar?
The Census village code of Damkhar is 000944.
What is the population of Damkhar village?
The village record lists 1,202 people and 199 households for Damkhar.
How many households are in Damkhar village?
The village record lists 199 households for Damkhar.
What is the male and female population of Damkhar?
The record lists 608 male residents and 594 female residents for Damkhar.
What is the sex ratio of Damkhar village?
The sex ratio of Damkhar is 976.97 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Damkhar village?
The reported geographical area of Damkhar is 411.2 hectares.
What is the population density of Damkhar village?
The approximate population density of Damkhar is 292.32 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Damkhar?
The nearest town listed for Damkhar is Leh, about 115 km away.
How far is Damkhar from the district headquarters?
Damkhar is about 117 km from Leh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Damkhar from the sub-district headquarters?
Damkhar is about 20 km from Khalsi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Damkhar?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school for Damkhar.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Damkhar?
For Damkhar, reported agricultural commodities include Carpet, net sown area is 167.5 hectares and irrigated land is 130.3 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Damkhar.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
The village record lists drinking water facilities as 0 for Damkhar.