evidence: Demchok is a village and military encampment in the Indian-administered Demchok sector that is disputed between India and China. It is located in the Leh district of Ladakh at an elevation of 4,200 meters. [...] After the 1962 Sino-Indian War, the village of Demchok was divided in two parts, with Demchok, Ladakh administered by India and Dêmqog, Tibet Autonomous Region administered by China. The two villages are separated by a narrow strip of land and a stream. The people of Demchok are mostly farmers and shepherds. They live in simple houses made of mud and stone. The village has a school, a health dispensary, and a post office. However, the villagers face many challenges, including lack of access to basic amenities, harsh climatic conditions, and frequent border tensions.