Takmachik is a village in the Sham district of the Indian union territory of Ladakh. 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%.
+ Demographics (2011 Census) 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 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.
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