Pituk, India

Ladakh · India

Pituk is a small town in Ladakh, India with a population of 4,047. Elevation: 10,686 ft (3,257 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,047 Population 992/sq mi density
10,686 ft Elevation 3,257 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
4.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population4,047
Density992/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain4.5 in/yr
Elevation10,686 ft (3,257 m)
Population4,047
Population Density992 / sq mi
Elevation10,686 ft (3,257 m)
Coordinates34.1391°, 77.5360°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceLadakh
Average Temperature40°F (5°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation4.5 inches (115 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)

About Pituk

Pituk is a small town in India (Ladakh) with a population of 4,047. The city sits at an elevation of 10,686 feet (3,257 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Pituk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,686 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below India avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation10,686 ft (3,257 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density992/sq mi
Coordinates34.1391°N, 77.5360°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.5"
88% below India avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.55"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.3 on May 2, 2025.

Nov 19, 1996 130 km ENE of Thang, India M6.9 145 km
Oct 21, 2013 52 km NNE of Thang, India M5.4 140 km
Jun 19, 2000 Kashmir-Xinjiang border region M5.4 124 km
Mar 13, 2025 50 km SSW of Padam, India M5.1 146 km
Aug 23, 2011 41 km S of Padam, India M5.1 132 km
Apr 4, 2024 33 km S of Padam, India M5.0 127 km
Nov 19, 1996 101 km ENE of Thang, India M5.0 125 km
Nov 19, 1996 89 km ENE of Thang, India M4.8 134 km
Jun 28, 2021 60 km ENE of Leh, India M4.8 65 km
Nov 21, 1996 124 km ENE of Thang, India M4.8 136 km
Feb 15, 2015 15 km SSE of Kargil, India M4.7 127 km
May 27, 1997 eastern Kashmir M4.7 12 km
Oct 13, 2000 81 km ENE of Thang, India M4.7 124 km
Jan 8, 2000 91 km ENE of Leh, India M4.7 97 km
Feb 7, 1990 52 km ESE of Kargil, India M4.6 86 km
Nov 23, 1996 68 km ENE of Thang, India M4.6 105 km
Apr 18, 2017 Kashmir-India border region M4.6 105 km
May 29, 1999 83 km NE of Thang, India M4.6 141 km
Oct 19, 2017 50 km ENE of Kishtw?r, India M4.6 137 km
Jun 17, 1995 40 km S of Kargil, India M4.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.5 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 0.6 in Wettest
April 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in
May 49°F (10°C) 0.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
September 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 0.1 in Driest
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.3 in

Pituk has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 16°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and November the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Pituk

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Targaisling Monastery - - - -
SECMOL Campus - - - -
Phey Gyudzin Monastrey School - - - -
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Museums in Pituk

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Central Asian Museum
Ladakh House
Ladakh Rocks & Minerals museum
Thiksey Museum

Libraries in Pituk

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Chispay Tolop Khang Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pituk

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dry Fruit Market
Fruit & vegetable market
G K Tibetan Handicraft Market
KiguTak Market
Lhasa Tibetan Market & Restaurant
Moti Market
Tibetan refugee market
Tibetan Refugee Market
Tibetian Market
Tibetian Market Main Bazaar
Veg & Fruit Market

Hotels in Pituk

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moonland Tourist Bungalow

Theatres in Pituk

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheater

Monuments in Pituk

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stupas

Clinics in Pituk

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MAC

Veterinaries in Pituk

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Animal Husbandry Room

Gas Stations in Pituk

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HP
IN #5936063633
Indian Oil
Indian Oil

Airports Near Pituk

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee AirportIXLMedium Airport
Thoise Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pituk

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Phyang Gompa
Spituk Gompa
St. Peters Catholic Church

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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What is the population of Pituk?

Pituk has a population of 4,047 residents and is located in India. The population density is 992 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pituk?

Pituk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 4.5 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

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