Leh
Leh is a district in the Jammu & Kashmir State of India. The total area of Leh district is 45,110 km², which includes 45,085.99 km² of rural area and 24.01 km² of urban area. There are about 111 villages in Leh district.
For administrative convenience, Leh 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 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
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
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.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Leh | Leh |
| Smallest Tehsil | Khalsi | Khalsi |
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Leh district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Leh district is 1,33,487, including 78,971 males and 54,516 females. In rural areas, it is 87,816, including 48,411 males and 39,405 females. In urban areas, it is 45,671, including 30,560 males and 15,111 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Leh district is 12,016, including 6,174 boys and 5,842 girls. In rural areas, it is 9,053, including 4,684 boys and 4,369 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,963, including 1,490 boys and 1,473 girls.
- Literate population in Leh district is around 93,770, including 62,834 males and 30,936 females. In rural areas, it is 56,789, including 36,062 males and 20,727 females. In urban areas, it is 36,981, including 26,772 males and 10,209 females.
- Illiterate population in Leh district is about 39,717, including 16,137 males and 23,580 females. In rural areas, it is 31,027, including 12,349 males and 18,678 females. In urban areas, it is 8,690, including 3,788 males and 4,902 females.
- There are about 21,909 households in Leh district, including 14,905 in rural areas and 7,004 in urban areas.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Leh district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Leh district is approximately 488, including 444 males and 44 females. In rural areas, it is 108, including 89 males and 19 females. In urban areas, it is 380, including 355 males and 25 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Leh district is about 95,857, including 47,543 males and 48,314 females. In rural areas, it is 73,789, including 36,318 males and 37,471 females. In urban areas, it is 22,068, including 11,225 males and 10,843 females.
- Overall population density of Leh district is around 3 people per km². Rural areas have about 2 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,902 people per km².