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, the sub-district code of Khalsi Block (CD) is 00012. The total area of Khalsi Tehsil is 56 km². Khalsi has a sex ratio of approximately 979 females per 1,000 males.
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 Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns. Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 17,093 people. Includes nearly 8,634 males and 8,459 females. Rural population is about 17,093 people.
- There are around 1,925 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,044 boys and 881 girls.
- Literate population is about 10,432 people. Non-literate population is around 6,661 people.
- There are nearly 2,806 households.
| 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 offers a snapshot of social structure in Khalsi Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region. Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Khalsi Tehsil is approximately 26 people, including 15 males and 11 females. Around 26 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Khalsi Tehsil is about 16,589 people, including 8,237 males and 8,352 females. Around 16,589 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 305 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 305 people per sq. km.
| 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 |