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Garkon is a part of Aryan valley located in Kargil Block of Kargil district, in a rural region in the Indian union territory of Ladakh. It is one of the 22 villages of Kargil Block. As per the government records, the population is 1287.[1] The village has 112 households. The present Nambardar is Stanzin Wangyal.^{[citation needed]}

Garkon
Village
Garkon Location in Ladakh Show map of Ladakh Garkon Garkon (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 34.634905°N 76.432720°E / 34.634905; 76.432720
Country	India
Union Territory	Ladakh
District	Kargil
Tehsil	Kargil

Brokpa

Place of Interest

• Palace
• Garkon Waterfall
• Garkon Monastery
• Fatencha

Demographics

According to Election Commission of India the population is in the voting list is around 500, and nearly 1287 peoples are thereby surveyed of 2011 census of India. The village has divided into three parts such as Garkon, Gurgurdoo and Hordass. Garkon is the administrate block among three. In Gurgurdoo, there is a mixed tribe living there called Purig tribe who are (Muslim) and Brokpa tribe and is the only part which has a mix of Muslim and Buddhism. The overall population of the three parts is around 3000 according to 2011 census of India and 1100 in the voting list.

Economy

The valley is rich in growing Apricot and tomato. Tons are export from the valley to Leh and Kargil town and also all over India. Apricot is one of the famous dry fruits in India which grows in this valley. About other varieties of fruits such as European type of Grape (green and black), watermelon, pear, and many, in berries- Mulberry (white, red, black), Blackberry, Gooseberry and also Tomato berry also found in this valley.

Culture

The Brok pa valley is famous for its culture and traditions. The area has a unique tradition, culture, language and their looks are little different from other descendants of Ladakh. Most of the dresses made by themselves and all the costumes are made up of wool.

Education

The literacy rate according to 2011 census of India is 84%.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• Aryan valley
• Batalik
• Brokpa
• Dah
• Darchik
• Chulichan
• Hanoo

References

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