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★ Mandal of Leh Ladakh district ★

Kharu

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Area · — km²
Population · 12,343
Pincode ·
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15
Villages
7
Gram Panchayats
12,343
Population
1,599
Households
74.3%
Literacy
466
Sex ratio
About the mandal

Kharu — mandal of Leh Ladakh

Kharu is a mandal in Leh Ladakh district, Ladakh, containing 15 revenue villages and 7 gram panchayats. Census 2011 recorded 12,343 residents in 1,599 households with literacy of 74.3%. The mandal has a notably low sex ratio of 466, reflecting regional demographic patterns. JJM tap water coverage stands at 89.2%, with major villages including Chemrey, Sakti, and Igoo.

Represented by
Lok Sabha
Vidhan Sabha
Then & Now

Kharu mandal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
12,343
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
14,554
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,599
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
1,885
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 · 15 villages

Kharu 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
8,419Census 2011
Female population
3,924Census 2011
Sex ratio
466 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,599Census 2011
SC population
1Census 2011
ST population
7,724Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
14,554+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,885RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
8,726Census 2011
Cultivators
1,841Census 2011
Agri labourers
63Census 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 Kharu mandal

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this mandal

28 places mapped
Coverage
5 of 15 villages have notable places mapped · 33%
  • Temple· 10
  • Restaurant· 5
  • Monument· 3
  • ATM· 3
  • School· 2
  • Shop· 2
  • Fast food· 1
  • Bus stop· 1
  • Police· 1

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

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All 15 villages of Kharu

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7 GPs · 0 wards
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Quick answers

People often ask about Kharu

How many villages are in Kharu mandal?

Kharu mandal has 15 revenue villages spread across 7 gram panchayats in Leh Ladakh district, Ladakh.

Where is the mandal headquarters of Kharu?

The mandal headquarters of Kharu is located at —.

What is the pincode of Kharu mandal?

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

Which constituency does Kharu fall under?

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

What is the population of Kharu mandal?

Kharu mandal had a population of 12,343 per the 2011 Census, across 15 villages.

What is the police station for Kharu mandal?

Kharu mandal is served by J&K Police Check-post..

Which rivers flow through Kharu mandal?

Major rivers in Kharu 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 Kharu

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(6 nearest)