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Kargil, India

Ladakh · India

Kargil is a small city in Ladakh, India with a population of 16,338. Elevation: 8,812 ft (2,686 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
16,338 Population 3/sq mi density
8,812 ft Elevation 2,686 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
9.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,600 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$1,600 median income, 10.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population16,338
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,600
Per Capita$1,500
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty12.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$12,000
Rent$35
Housing Units6,535
Rent Burden27.5%

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain9.7 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation8,812 ft (2,686 m)
Population16,338
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation8,812 ft (2,686 m)
Coordinates34.5577°, 76.1262°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceLadakh
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation9.7 inches (246 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.1 inches (18 cm)
Median Household Income$1,600
Median Age26.0 years

About Kargil

Kargil is a small city in India (Ladakh) with a population of 16,338. The city sits at an elevation of 8,812 feet (2,686 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 8°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kargil has a population of 16,338 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 5,438.6 square miles. The median age is 26.0 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

16,338
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
26.0yrs
Median Age
33% below India avg
5,438.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kargil vs India Average

The median household income in Kargil is $1,600, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,500 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $29, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 294 business establishments.

Income: Kargil vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,600
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,500
Avg Weekly Wage$29

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above India avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above India avg
Establishments (County)294

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kargil is $12,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $35 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 6,535 total housing units in the city. 27.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$12,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden27.5%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units6,535

Property Tax

Climate in Kargil

Kargil has an average annual temperature of -1.9°C (29°F). The hottest month is Aug (10.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-15.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 494 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -15.5°C / 4°F -29.7° / -3.7° 74.1
Feb -13.9°C / 7°F -28.9° / -2.4° 42.9
Mar -8.1°C / 17°F -22.7° / 1.9° 52.7
Apr -2°C / 28°F -12.6° / 7.3° 50.4
May 2.4°C / 36°F -6.5° / 12.3° 32.4
Jun 6.1°C / 43°F -2.8° / 18.1° 38.5
Jul 10.8°C / 51°F 1.1° / 22.3° 48.5
Aug 10.9°C / 52°F 0.5° / 21.5° 35.0
Sep 7.5°C / 45°F -2.8° / 19.2° 20.1
Oct 0.1°C / 32°F -11.8° / 12.1° 27.9
Nov -7.2°C / 19°F -22.4° / 5.2° 48.7
Dec -13.2°C / 8°F -25.9° / -0.8° 23.4
Kargil has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,812 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average36.3°F
33% below India avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,812 ft (2,686 m)
Area5,438.6 sq mi (14,086.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates34.5577°N, 76.1262°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.7"
75% below India avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.01"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

143 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 1, 2025.

Oct 21, 2013 52 km NNE of Thang, India M5.4 123 km
Jun 19, 2000 Kashmir-Xinjiang border region M5.4 143 km
Dec 25, 1990 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.3 142 km
Aug 2, 2013 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India M5.2 141 km
Jan 11, 2021 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India M5.1 148 km
Jun 13, 2014 16 km N of Doda, India M5.0 150 km
Sep 15, 1993 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 142 km
Aug 2, 2013 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 145 km
Sep 28, 2001 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 148 km
Jul 10, 2023 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India M4.9 149 km
Jul 3, 2014 56 km WNW of Skardu, Pakistan M4.9 145 km
Feb 15, 2015 15 km SSE of Kargil, India M4.7 16 km
Sep 11, 2010 19 km E of Anantnag, India M4.7 117 km
Nov 12, 1990 12 km NNW of Kishtw?r, India M4.7 133 km
Jul 17, 1992 59 km NW of Skardu, Pakistan M4.7 149 km
Mar 13, 2010 47 km NE of Pahlg?m, India M4.7 48 km
May 27, 1997 eastern Kashmir M4.7 149 km
Sep 19, 2022 63 km WNW of Skardu, Pakistan M4.6 150 km
Mar 2, 2003 9 km NW of Kishtw?r, India M4.6 138 km
Sep 26, 2000 15 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M4.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 1.5 in
March 21°F (-6°C) 2.0 in Wettest
April 34°F (1°C) 1.2 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
September 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
October 42°F (5°C) 0.3 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.2 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in

Kargil has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 8°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Kargil

Institution Type Founded Website
G.D.C Kargil College - ,
Polytechnic college College - ,

Schools in Kargil

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
High School Baroo - - - -
BHSS Baroo - - - -
Muttahary public school - - - -
Sawab school - - - -
Munshi Habibullah School - - - -
Girls Higher Secondary School - - - -
Muttahary Educational Society - - - -
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Libraries in Kargil

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A.P.J Abdul Kalaam Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kargil

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
کارگل بازار

Hotels in Kargil

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Border view
Hotel Jazeera Hangout
Hotel Zojila
P.C Palace
Rangyul Hotel
Silk Route Inn
The Highland Hotel and Spa

Restaurants in Kargil

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Krishna Hotel & Restaurant Pure VEG
Parsa's
Zum zum Wazwan

Cafes in Kargil

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Roots Travel Café

Castles in Kargil

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sod

Bus Stations in Kargil

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #113610811
Kargil bus station

Gas Stations in Kargil

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HP
IN #12465666524
IN #12465668130
IN #299764782
IN #5936063635

Banks in Kargil

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Co-Operative Bank
HDFC Bank
ICICI Bank
J&K Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Kargil

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kargil

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kargil Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kargil

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gurudwara Charan Kamal Sahib
Jamia Masjid
Platue Nath Baba Mandir

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kargil

What is the population of Kargil?

Kargil has a population of 16,338 residents and is located in India. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 5,438.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 26.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kargil expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,600, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $12,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $35 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kargil?

Kargil has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.7 inches, with 7.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kargil?

The job market in Kargil faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $29. There are 294 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kargil?

The median home value in Kargil is $12,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.

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