Takmachik

Takmachik
village
Takmachik Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Takmachik Location in India
Coordinates: 34°17′38″N 76°46′18″E / 34.294025°N 76.771587°E / 34.294025; 76.771587Coordinates: 34°17′38″N 76°46′18″E / 34.294025°N 76.771587°E / 34.294025; 76.771587
Country	India
State	Jammu and Kashmir
District	Leh
Tehsil	Khalsi
Population (2011)
• Total	607
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Census code	946

Takmachik is a village in the Leh district of Jammu and Kashmir, India.^[1] It is located in the Khalsi tehsil, around 14 km from the Khaltsi and 112 km west of the district headquarters Leh.

Demographics

According to the 2011 census of India, Takmachik has 70 households. The effective literacy rate (i.e. the literacy rate of population excluding children aged 6 and below) is 65.36%.^[2]

Demographics (2011 Census)^[2]
	Total	Male	Female
Population	607	314	293
Children aged below 6 years	70	36	34
Scheduled caste	0	0	0
Scheduled tribe	606	313	293
Literates	351	204	147
Workers (all)	269	180	89
Main workers (total)	187	151	36
Main workers: Cultivators	120	116	4
Main workers: Agricultural labourers	33	16	17
Main workers: Household industry workers	12	5	7
Main workers: Other	22	14	8
Marginal workers (total)	82	29	53
Marginal workers: Cultivators	73	26	47
Marginal workers: Agricultural labourers	0	0	0
Marginal workers: Household industry workers	6	2	4
Marginal workers: Others	3	1	2
Non-workers	338	134	204

Tourism

In August 2015, Tamakchik was formally launched as a tourist destination by the Ladakh Environment and Health Organization (LEHO). LEHO also held a workshop on Organic farming and Sustainable village Development to promote organic cultivation in the village.

Described as the first eco-model village of Ladakh, Tamachik is known for its authentic Ladakhi food and traditional culture. The Student Association for Village Environment (SAVE) is a local organization that maintains cleanliness and hygiene in the village.

References

↑ "Blockwise Village Amenity Directory" (PDF). Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council. Retrieved 2015-07-23.
1 2 "Leh district census". 2011 Census of India (Directorate of Census Operations). Retrieved 2015-07-23.

Leh district

Cities
and
towns

Leh Ladakh (Municipal Committee)
Chuglamsar (Census Town)
Spituk (Census Town)

Tehsils
and
villages

Khalsi (Khaltsi)	Alchi Dah Damkhar Fotoksar Giramangu Hanoo Hemishok Pachan Kanji Khaltse Lamayouro Leido Lingshet Nurla Saspochey Skinlingyong Skur Buchan Suspol Takmachik Tarhipti Temisgam Tia Wanla Youl Chung

Leh	Anlay Bazgoo Changa Chemrey Chiling Sumda Chuchat Yakma Chuchoot Gongma Chuchot Shama Chumathang Chushul Demjok Durbok Fiang Gia Hamis Himya Igoo Kargyam Karzok Kerey Kharnak Kharoo Koyul Kumgyam Langokor Likir Liktse Man Pangong Mathoo Matselang Meroo Mood Nang Ney Nimo Nyoma Phey Phuktse Rambir Por Rumbak Saboo Sakti Samad Rakchan Shachokol Shang Shara Sharnose Shey Skitmang Skiumarkha Stakna Stok Tagste Tarchit Taroo Teri Thiksey Tukla Umla Upshi

Sumur (Nubra)	Bogdang Chamshan Charasa Chulungkha Digger Diskit Hundar Hundar Dok Hundri Khalsar Khardong Khemakhungiu Khemi Kubed Lakjung Largiab Panamic Partap Pore Skanpuk Skuru Sumoor Taksi Tangyar Terchey Thanga Chathang Tiggar Turtok Udmaru Warisfistan

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