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Drass

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Area · — km²
Population · 21,030
Pincode ·
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19
Villages
13
Gram Panchayats
21,030
Population
2,002
Households
75.2%
Literacy
477
Sex ratio
About the mandal

Drass — mandal of Kargil

Drass is a mandal in Kargil district, Ladakh, containing 19 revenue villages under 13 gram panchayats with a 2011 Census population of 21,030 in 2,002 households. Literacy stands at 75.2%, though the sex ratio of 477 females per 1,000 males reflects the region's distinct demographics. The mandal has 89.2% JJM tap-water coverage with 10,326 workers across limited agricultural employment (109 cultivators, 16 agricultural labourers).

Represented by
Lok Sabha
Vidhan Sabha
Then & Now

Drass mandal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
21,030
Census 2011 baseline
+19.5%
Population · 2026
25,139
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,002
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
2,361
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · Mandal aggregates · 19 villages

Drass mandal by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
14,234Census 2011
Female population
6,796Census 2011
Sex ratio
477 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,002Census 2011
SC population
7Census 2011
ST population
13,456Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
25,139+19.5%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,361RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
10,326Census 2011
Cultivators
109Census 2011
Agri labourers
16Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
89.2%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
3,004 / 3,004100% complete
SBM-G toilets
410Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Drass mandal

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this mandal

1 place mapped
Coverage
1 of 19 villages has notable places mapped · 5%
  • Bank· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Drass mandal.

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All 19 villages of Drass

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13 GPs · 0 wards
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Quick answers

People often ask about Drass

How many villages are in Drass mandal?

Drass mandal has 19 revenue villages spread across 13 gram panchayats in Kargil district, Ladakh.

Where is the mandal headquarters of Drass?

The mandal headquarters of Drass is located at —.

What is the pincode of Drass mandal?

Drass mandal HQ uses pincode —. Individual villages may have their own pincodes — check the village page.

Which constituency does Drass fall under?

Drass mandal is part of — (Lok Sabha) and — (Vidhan Sabha).

What is the population of Drass mandal?

Drass mandal had a population of 21,030 per the 2011 Census, across 19 villages.

What is the police station for Drass mandal?

Drass mandal is served by —.

Which rivers flow through Drass mandal?

Major rivers in Drass mandal: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Mandals near Drass

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