Leh
Leh is a district in the Jammu & Kashmir State of India. Total area of Leh is 45,110 km² including 45,085.99 km² rural area and 24.01 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Leh has a population of 1,33,487 peoples, out of which urban population is 45,671 while rural population is 87,816. Leh has a sex ratio of approximately 690 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 21,909 houses in the district, including 7,004 urban houses and 14,905 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 111 villages in leh district.
The Leh 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.
Leh is the largest tehsil in leh district by both area and population. Khalsi is the smallest tehsil in leh district by both area and population. There are 3 tehsils in Leh district. Here is the list of all Leh Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Leh District
Population of Leh District
The population of Leh 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 Leh, 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 | 1,33,487 | 87,816 | 45,671 |
| Total Male Population | 78,971 | 48,411 | 30,560 |
| Total Female Population | 54,516 | 39,405 | 15,111 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,016 | 9,053 | 2,963 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,174 | 4,684 | 1,490 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,842 | 4,369 | 1,473 |
| Literate Population | 93,770 | 56,789 | 36,981 |
| Literate Male Population | 62,834 | 36,062 | 26,772 |
| Literate Female Population | 30,936 | 20,727 | 10,209 |
| Illiterate Population | 39,717 | 31,027 | 8,690 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,137 | 12,349 | 3,788 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 23,580 | 18,678 | 4,902 |
| Households | 21,909 | 14,905 | 7,004 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Leh. 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 | 488 | 108 | 380 |
| SC Male Population | 444 | 89 | 355 |
| SC Female Population | 44 | 19 | 25 |
| Total ST Population | 95,857 | 73,789 | 22,068 |
| ST Male Population | 47,543 | 36,318 | 11,225 |
| ST Female Population | 48,314 | 37,471 | 10,843 |
| Population Density | 3 / km² | 2 / km² | 1,902 / km² |