Takmachik

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.

Takmachik
Village
Takmachik
Location in Ladakh, India
Takmachik
Takmachik (India)
Coordinates: 34.294025°N 76.771587°E / 34.294025; 76.771587
CountryIndia
Union TerritoryLadakh
DistrictLeh
TehsilKhalsi
Population
 (2011)
 • Total607
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Census code946

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]
TotalMaleFemale
Population607314293
Children aged below 6 years703634
Scheduled caste000
Scheduled tribe606313293
Literates351204147
Workers (all)26918089
Main workers (total)18715136
Main workers: Cultivators1201164
Main workers: Agricultural labourers331617
Main workers: Household industry workers1257
Main workers: Other22148
Marginal workers (total)822953
Marginal workers: Cultivators732647
Marginal workers: Agricultural labourers000
Marginal workers: Household industry workers624
Marginal workers: Others312
Non-workers338134204

Tourism

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