Damkhar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Damkhar Village has a population of 1.20 k (1,202) with 608 (608) males and 594 (594) females.The sex ratio in Damkhar is 977, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Damkhar Village is 114 (114) which is 9.48% of Damkhar Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Damkhar Village is 810 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Damkhar village is listed as part of the Khalsi Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Leh(Ladakh) District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.20 k

Toatl Population

608

Male Population

594

Female Population

Damkhar Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Damkhar Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.35 k (1,350), indicating a 12.28% increased from Damkhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 676 , and the estimated female population is 676 .

Damkhar Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Damkhar Village estimated population is projected to be 1.36 k (1,359), projecting a 13.05% increased from Damkhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 680 , and the estimated female population is 681 .

Damkhar Literacy Rate

Damkhar Village has a literacy rate of 62.22% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Damkhar Village is 68.07 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Damkhar Village is 56.35 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Damkhar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 62.22 68.07 56.35
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 62.22 68.07 56.35

Damkhar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Damkhar Village is 17 (17) with 8 (8) males and 9 (9) females, which is 1.41% of Damkhar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1125 females for every 1000 males.

Damkhar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Damkhar Village is 1.18 k (1,177) with 594 (594) males and 583 (583) females, which is 97.92% of Damkhar Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Damkhar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 977
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 977

Damkhar Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Damkhar Village are 199 (199).

Damkhar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Damkhar Village, there are about 650 (650) workers, making up nearly 54.08% of the Damkhar Village total population. Out of these, around 357 (357) are male workers, and about 293 (293) are female workers.

Damkhar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 1.35 k (1,350) 12.28%
2026 1.36 k (1,359) 13.05% 0.77 %
2027 1.37 k (1,368) 13.8% 0.75 %
2028 1.38 k (1,377) 14.55% 0.75 %
2029 1.39 k (1,387) 15.31% 0.76 %
2030 1.40 k (1,396) 16.06% 0.75 %
2031 1.40 k (1,404) 16.74% 0.68 %
2032 1.41 k (1,411) 17.37% 0.63 %
2033 1.42 k (1,419) 17.99% 0.62 %
2034 1.43 k (1,426) 18.62% 0.63 %
2035 1.43 k (1,434) 19.25% 0.63 %
2036 1.44 k (1,441) 19.87% 0.62 %

Projected estimates indicate that Damkhar Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.44 k (1,441), with a male population of 714 (714) and a female population of 729 (729). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Damkhar Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.69%.

Damkhar Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Dah 609
2 Hanoo 1,207
3 Temisgam 1,517
4 Tia 1,273
5 Skur Buchan 1,932
6 Leido 370
7 Takmachik 607
8 Skinlingyong 237
9 Khaltse 767
10 Saspochey 214

Damkhar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Damkhar is 1.20 k (1,202).

The estimated population of Damkhar in 2025 is approximately 1.35 k (1,350).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Damkhar is 17 (1.41%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.18 k (97.92%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Damkhar is 62.22%, with male literacy at 68.07% and female literacy at 56.35%.

The sex ratio in Damkhar is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Damkhar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.69% up to 2036.