Basgo or Bazgoo (བ་མགོ བ=Cow མགོ=Head) is a village situated on the bank of the Indus river in Leh district, Ladakh, India. It was once an important cultural and political centre and is frequently mentioned in the Ladakhi Chronicles.[1] It is known for its gompas such as Basgo Monastery and historical ruins.[2] As of the 2011 Census of India, Basgo had a population of 950 spread over 172 households.[3]
Basgo | |
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Village | |
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Coordinates: 34.22°N 77.28°E / 34.22; 77.28 | |
Country | ![]() |
Union territory | Ladakh |
District | Leh |
Elevation | 3,292 m (10,801 ft) |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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