Lahul & Spiti

Lahul & Spiti is a district in the Himachal Pradesh State of India. The total area of Lahul & Spiti district is 13,841 km². There are about 280 villages in Lahul & Spiti district.

For administrative convenience, Lahul & Spiti district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.

A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.

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

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

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.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Spiti Spiti
Smallest Tehsil Udaipur Udaipur

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

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Lahul & Spiti district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Lahul & Spiti district is 31,564, including 16,588 males and 14,976 females. In rural areas, it is 31,564, including 16,588 males and 14,976 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Lahul & Spiti district is 3,125, including 1,537 boys and 1,588 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,125, including 1,537 boys and 1,588 girls.
  • Literate population in Lahul & Spiti district is around 21,845, including 12,897 males and 8,948 females. In rural areas, it is 21,845, including 12,897 males and 8,948 females.
  • Illiterate population in Lahul & Spiti district is about 9,719, including 3,691 males and 6,028 females. In rural areas, it is 9,719, including 3,691 males and 6,028 females.
  • There are about 6,674 households in Lahul & Spiti district.

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

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Lahul & Spiti district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Lahul & Spiti district is approximately 2,235, including 1,154 males and 1,081 females. In rural areas, it is 2,235, including 1,154 males and 1,081 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Lahul & Spiti district is about 25,707, including 12,748 males and 12,959 females. In rural areas, it is 25,707, including 12,748 males and 12,959 females.
  • Overall population density of Lahul & Spiti district is around 2 people per km². Rural areas have about 2 people per km².