The population of Iskra village amounted 2,353 including 1,403 Dungans, 875 Kyrgyzs, and 73 - other nationalities in 2006.
The most famous ruler of Khotogoids probably was Ubashi Huang Taizi also known as Altan Khan of Khotogoid (not to be confused with Altan Khan of Tumed) who was successful in subjecting Yenissei Kyrgyz and pushing Oirats out of their domains in western Mongolia.