Stongdey
Description
Stongdey (elevation 3,530 m (11,580 ft)) is a small village in the Zanskar valley on the right bank of the Zanskar River. It is located at a distance of 18 km (11 mi) from Padum on the Padum-Darcha road. Stongdey and the neighbouring Kumik village have a combined area of 256.60 hectares (634.1 acres). The 2 villages are located 3.3 km (2.1 mi) apart, on either side of the Nimmu-Padum highway. The elevation of Kumik is 3,750 m (12,300 ft).
Demographics
The population of Stongdey and Kumik as of the 2011 Census was 914 with 138 households. Females comprised 47.8% of the population. The literacy rate was 47.4%. All but 3 of the inhabitants belonged to scheduled tribes. The pre-dominant religion is Buddhism.
Governance
The Stongday Gram Panchayat is a government office and local self-government body that governs the villages of Stongdey and Kumik. The two villages together have a population of 914 as per the Census 2011.
Amenities
Stongdey and Kumik have pre-primary, primary and middle schools. There is a Community Health Centre, mobile phone service and electricity supply are available.
Economy
The economy is largely agrarian. With low annual precipitation, irrigation through channels from streams fed by snow-melt is used. In 2011, 59% of the cultivated land was irrigated.
Transport
The villages are served by public/private buses and taxis.<ref name="CensusKargilA">
Tourism
The Stongdey Monastery is located on a hillock overlooking the village. Founded in 1052 CE, it is the second largest monastic institution in Zanskar.
See also
References
- ^ "Node: Stongdey". OpenStreetMap. March 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Tourism > Tourist Places > Zanskar". LAHDCK – Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil. 17 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ District Census Handbook: Kargil, Jammu & Kashmir -- Village and Town Wise Primary Census Abstract (PCA). 3 Part XII B. Directorate of Census Operations, Himachal Pradesh, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India. 2011.
- ^ "Stongde - Kumik route". OpenStreetMap. 31 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "Node: Kumik". OpenStreetMap. March 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ District Census Handbook: Kargil, Jammu & Kashmir -- Village and Town Directory. 2 Part XII A. Directorate of Census Operations, Himachal Pradesh, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India. 2011.
- ^ "Local Government Directory: LGD - Panchayat - Kargil - Jul24.xls". Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Kargil - Ladakh: The climate and soil condition of the district". LAHDCK – Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil. 13 July 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2024.