Khalsi
Khalsi is a Town and Tehsil in Leh District of Jammu & Kashmir. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Khalsi Block (CD) is 00012. Total area of khalsi tehsil is 56 km². Khalsi tehsil has a population of 17,093 peoples. Khalsi tehsil has a population density of 305 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,806 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 61.03% population of khalsi tehsil is literate, out of which 66.81% males and 55.14% females are literate.
List of Villages in Khalsi Tehsil
Khalsi Tehsil has a total of 23 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Khalsi Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alchi | Alchi | Leh (66 km) |
| 2 | Dah | Dha | Leh (125 km) |
| 3 | Damkhar | Domkhar | Leh (115 km) |
| 4 | Fotoksar | Wanla Fotoksar | Leh (75 km) |
| 5 | Giramangu | Mangue | Leh (78 km) |
| 6 | Hanoo | Hanu | Leh (125 km) |
| 7 | Hemishok Pachan | Hemisshukpachan | Leh (72 km) |
| 8 | Kanji | Kanji | Leh (77 km) |
| 9 | Khaltse | Khaltsi | Leh (42 km) |
| 10 | Lamayouro | Lamayuru | Leh (72 km) |
| 11 | Leido | Takmachik | Leh (117 km) |
| 12 | Lingshet | Lingshed | Leh (75 km) |
| 13 | Nurla | Temisgam | Leh (86 km) |
| 14 | Saspochey | Saspol | Leh (60 km) |
| 15 | Skinlingyong | Khaltsi | Leh (19 km) |
| 16 | Skur Buchan | Skurbuchan | Leh (122 km) |
| 17 | Suspol | Saspol | Leh (62 km) |
| 18 | Takmachik | Takmachik | Leh (14 km) |
| 19 | Tarhipti | Mangue | Leh (68 km) |
| 20 | Temisgam | Temisgam | Leh (119 km) |
| 21 | Tia | Tia | Leh (128 km) |
| 22 | Wanla | Wanla A | Leh (62 km) |
| 23 | Youl Chung | Lingshed | Leh (71 km) |
Population of Khalsi Tehsil
The population profile of Khalsi Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Khalsi's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,093 | 17,093 | N/A |
| Male Population | 8,634 | 8,634 | N/A |
| Female Population | 8,459 | 8,459 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,925 | 1,925 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,044 | 1,044 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 881 | 881 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 10,432 | 10,432 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 5,768 | 5,768 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 4,664 | 4,664 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 6,661 | 6,661 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,866 | 2,866 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,795 | 3,795 | N/A |
| Total Households | 2,806 | 2,806 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Khalsi Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 26 | 26 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 15 | 15 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 11 | 11 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 16,589 | 16,589 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 8,237 | 8,237 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 8,352 | 8,352 | N/A |
| Population Density | 305 / km² | 305 / km² | N/A |