Lahul & Spiti

Lahul & Spiti is a district in the Himachal Pradesh State of India. Total area of Lahul & Spiti is 13,841 km². As per 2011 stats, Lahul & Spiti has a population of 31,564 peoples. The district has a population density of 2 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 6,674 houses in the district. When it comes to villages, there are about 280 villages in lahul & spiti district.

The Lahul & Spiti district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Spiti is the largest tehsil in lahul & spiti district by both area and population. Udaipur is the smallest tehsil in lahul & spiti district by both area and population. There are 3 tehsils in Lahul & Spiti district. Here is the list of all Lahul & Spiti Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Lahul & Spiti District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Lahul4,92410,218
2Spiti7,11912,457
3Udaipur1,7998,889

Population of Lahul & Spiti District

The population of Lahul & Spiti offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Lahul & Spiti, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 31,564 31,564 N/A
Total Male Population 16,588 16,588 N/A
Total Female Population 14,976 14,976 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,125 3,125 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,537 1,537 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,588 1,588 N/A
Literate Population 21,845 21,845 N/A
Literate Male Population 12,897 12,897 N/A
Literate Female Population 8,948 8,948 N/A
Illiterate Population 9,719 9,719 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 3,691 3,691 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 6,028 6,028 N/A
Households 6,674 6,674 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Lahul & Spiti. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 2,235 2,235 N/A
SC Male Population 1,154 1,154 N/A
SC Female Population 1,081 1,081 N/A
Total ST Population 25,707 25,707 N/A
ST Male Population 12,748 12,748 N/A
ST Female Population 12,959 12,959 N/A
Population Density 2 / km² 2 / km² N/A