Panamic or Panamik is a town, and the headquarters of the eponymous tehsil and community development block in the Nubra district of Ladakh in India. It is located in the Nubra Valley.
Etymology
Panamik is a contraction of "སྤང་ན་ཆུ་མིག་" (literally Spang na Chumik), meaning the spring in the meadows.
Demographics According to the 2011 census of India, Panamic has 186 households. The effective literacy rate (i.e. the literacy rate of population excluding children aged 6 and below) is 80.44%.
+ Demographics (2011 Census) Total Male Female Population 1478 1083 395 Children aged below 6 years 72 43 29 Scheduled caste 0 0 0 Scheduled tribe 717 322 395 Literates 1131 944 187 Workers (all) 1155 949 206 Main workers (total) 1089 898 191 Main workers: Cultivators 242 78 164 Main workers: Agricultural labourers 1 0 1 Main workers: Household industry workers 0 0 0 Main workers: Other 846 820 26 Marginal workers (total) 66 51 15 Marginal workers: Cultivators 20 6 14 Marginal workers: Agricultural labourers 0 0 0 Marginal workers: Household industry workers 0 0 0 Marginal workers: Others 46 45 1 Non-workers 323 134 189
Tourism
Panamic Hot sulphur springs is used for bathing, drinking water, and therapeutic reasons. Panamik still possesses its charm and potential to accommodate travelers. The beauty and welcoming atmosphere of the area are enhanced by the presence of surrounding attractions like Iantsa Gonpa and Murgi waterfall.
See also
Geography of Ladakh Tourism in Ladakh
References