Akshow Population, Caste, Working Data Kargil, Jammu and Kashmir - Census 2011
Akshow is a village situated in Zanskar tehsil of Kargil district in Jammu and Kashmir. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 61 families residing in the village Akshow. The total population of Akshow is 332 out of which 163 are males and 169 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Akshow is 1,037.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Akshow village is 46 which is 14% of the total population. There are 22 male children and 24 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Akshow is 1,091 which is greater than Average Sex Ratio (1,037) of Akshow village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Akshow is 35%. Thus Akshow village has a lower literacy rate compared to 61.2% of Kargil district. The male literacy rate is 46.1% and the female literacy rate is 24.14% in Akshow village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Akshow village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Akshow Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Akshow village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 46 | 22 | 24 |
| Literacy | 34.97% | 46.1% | 24.14% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 332 | 163 | 169 |
| Illiterate | 232 | 98 | 134 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 100% of total population in Akshow village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Akshow village out of total population, 252 were engaged in work activities. 4% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 96% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 252 workers engaged in Main Work, 0 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 3 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Other Workers | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Marginal Workers | 242 | 114 | 128 |
| Non Working | 80 | 42 | 38 |
Map of Akshow, Kargil, Jammu and Kashmir
Nearby Villages to Akshow, Zanskar
Below are the list of villages near Akshow village in Zanskar.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Abran | 418 |
| Hamiling | 266 |
| Remala Skyagam | 588 |
| Phey | 509 |
| Ating | 605 |
| Rantaq Shah | 358 |
| Tonrian Thagan | 573 |
| Techa Khasar | 290 |
| Seni | 614 |
| Selapigai Pak | 701 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Akshow, Kargil, Jammu and Kashmir - Wikipedia