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Takmachik

Coordinates: 34°22′57″N 76°45′44″E / 34.38244°N 76.76233°E / 34.38244; 76.76233
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Takmachik
Village
Takmachik is located in Ladakh
Takmachik
Takmachik
Location in Ladakh, India
Takmachik is located in India
Takmachik
Takmachik
Takmachik (India)
Coordinates: 34°22′57″N 76°45′44″E / 34.38244°N 76.76233°E / 34.38244; 76.76233
CountryIndia
Union TerritoryLadakh
DistrictLeh
TehsilKhalsi
Population
 (2011)
 • Total607
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Census code946

Takmachik is a village in the Leh district of the Indian union territory of Ladakh.[1] It is located in the Khalsi tehsil, around 14 km from the Khaltsi and 112 km west of the district headquarters Leh.

Demographics

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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

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In August 2011, 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) -Takmachik is a local organization that maintains cleanliness and hygiene in the village.

References

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