Where is Skur Buchan village located?
Skur Buchan is in Khalsi Sub-district of Leh(ladakh) district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
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Skur Buchan Village
Skur Buchan is an inhabited village in Khalsi Sub-district of Leh(ladakh) district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 000943, the Census 2011 record lists 1,932 people in 299 households and the reported area is 453.2 hectares. The local references include Khalsi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Leh at about 122 km.
Skur Buchan is a village in Khalsi Sub-district, Leh(ladakh) district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The available record shows Census village code 000943 and 1,932 people in 299 households.
Village Code000943
Population1,932
Households299
Area453.2 hectares
Nearest TownLeh
Detailed village profile
Skur Buchan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,932 people, 453.2 hectares of reported area and Leh as the nearest town reference for Skur Buchan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Skur Buchan falls under Khalsi Sub-district in Leh(ladakh) district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- The Census village code is 000943.
- The record lists 1,932 people living in 299 households.
- The reported village area is 453.2 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Skur Buchan
- Census Village Code
- 000943
- 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
- 299
- Population
- 1,932
- Male Population
- 916
- Female Population
- 1,016
- Sex Ratio
- 1,109.17
- Area
- 453.2 hectares
- Area
- 4.53 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Leh
- Nearest Town Distance
- 122 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 194106
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
426.3 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
6.46 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0.21%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
98.6%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
76.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Skur Buchan in the official administrative record. Census village code 000943 and Khalsi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 01
- District Census Code
- 003
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00012
- Village Census Code
- 000943
- CD Block Code
- 0027
- CD Block Name
- Khalsi
Location and Distance
Leh is the nearest town listed for Skur Buchan, about 122 km away. Leh is listed as the district headquarters at about 125 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
- 125 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Leh
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 122 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Nearest Town
- Leh
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 122 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 453.2 hectares
- Area
- 4.53 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,932 people in 299 households, with 916 male residents and 1,016 female residents. The average household size is 6.46, and SC share is 0.21% and ST share is 98.6% for Skur Buchan. Population density works out to about 426.3 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 299
- Total Population
- 1,932
- Male Population
- 916
- Female Population
- 1,016
- Sex Ratio
- 1,109.17
- Average Household Size
- 6.46
- SC Population
- 4
- SC Male Population
- 2
- SC Female Population
- 2
- SC Population Share
- 0.21
- ST Population
- 1,905
- ST Male Population
- 901
- ST Female Population
- 1,004
- ST Population Share
- 98.6
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Skur Buchan list 5 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior 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
- 5
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 2
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Skur Buchan. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Community Health Centre Count
- 1
- Community Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 4
- Community Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 4
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Skur Buchan 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 All Year
- 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
- No Drainage
- 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
- 13.3 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Skur Buchan include mobile phone coverage 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
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Skur Buchan include commercial bank, cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Commercial Bank
- Available
- Cooperative Bank
- Available
- 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 Skur Buchan 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 Skur Buchan show that reported agricultural commodities include Carpet, net sown area is 238 hectares and irrigated land is 181.3 hectares (76.2% 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
- 201.9
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 238
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 56.7 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 181.3
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 181.3 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
Map and Location
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Which district is Skur Buchan village in?
Skur Buchan village is in Leh(ladakh) district.
Which state is Skur Buchan village in?
Skur Buchan village is in Jammu and Kashmir.
Which sub-district is Skur Buchan under?
Skur Buchan comes under Khalsi Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Skur Buchan?
The Census village code of Skur Buchan is 000943.
What is the population of Skur Buchan village?
The village record lists 1,932 people and 299 households for Skur Buchan.
How many households are in Skur Buchan village?
The village record lists 299 households for Skur Buchan.
What is the male and female population of Skur Buchan?
The record lists 916 male residents and 1,016 female residents for Skur Buchan.
What is the sex ratio of Skur Buchan village?
The sex ratio of Skur Buchan is 1,109.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Skur Buchan village?
The reported geographical area of Skur Buchan is 453.2 hectares.
What is the population density of Skur Buchan village?
The approximate population density of Skur Buchan is 426.3 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Skur Buchan?
The nearest town listed for Skur Buchan is Leh, about 122 km away.
How far is Skur Buchan from the district headquarters?
Skur Buchan is about 125 km from Leh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Skur Buchan from the sub-district headquarters?
Skur Buchan is about 20 km from Khalsi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Skur Buchan?
The village facility record lists 5 government primary schools, 2 government middle schools, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Skur Buchan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Skur Buchan?
For Skur Buchan, reported agricultural commodities include Carpet, net sown area is 238 hectares and irrigated land is 181.3 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Skur Buchan.
Is a health centre reported for this village?
The records used for this page list 4 health centre records for Skur Buchan.