Poyen, Kargil

Poyen is a village vicinity of Kargil town in Kargil district, Ladakh, in India. It is on the bank of the river Suru. The village is one of the most ancient settlements in the region. There are two govt. Schools, govt. High secondary school Poyen and govt. Middle school Mrose.The main areas are Khuddam colony, Grounguk, Shara, Yar, Lati and Hounakit. The population was approximately 1400's.

Poyen

Poyan
Village
Poyen
Location in Ladakh, India
Poyen
Poyen (India)
Coordinates: 34.56°N 76.12°E / 34.56; 76.12[1]
CountryIndia
Union TerritoryLadakh
DistrictKargil
TehsilKargil
Population
 (2011)
 • Total216[2]
Languages
 • SpokenBalti, Purgi, Urdu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
194103

Demographics

According to the 2011 census of India, Poyen has 29 households.[3] The literacy rate of Poyen is 62.43%. In Hardas, Male literacy stands at 75.27% while the female literacy rate was 50.00%.

Demographics (2011 Census)
TotalMaleFemale
Population216107109
Children aged below 6 years271413
Scheduled caste000
Scheduled tribe215107108
Literacy62.43%75.27%50.00%
Workers (all)38353
Main workers (all)8––
Marginal workers (total)30291

Transport

Road

Poyen is well-connected by road to other places in Ladakh and India by the Srinagar-Leh Highway or the NH 1.

Rail

The nearest major railway stations to Hardas are Sopore railway station and Srinagar railway station located at a distance of 218 kilometres and 224 kilometres.

Air

The nearest airport is at Kargil located at a distance of 12 kilometres but it is currently non-operational. The next nearest major airport is Leh Airport located at a distance of 220 kilometres.

See also

References
  1. "Poyen (Google Maps)". Google Maps. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  2. "Poyen Population". Our Hero. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  3. "Poyen Population". Our Hero. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
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