Nubra
Nubra 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 Nubra Block (CD) is 00011. The total area of Nubra Tehsil is 167 km². Nubra has a sex ratio of approximately 632 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Nubra Tehsil
Nubra Tehsil has a total of 28 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 Nubra Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bogdang | Bogdang A | Leh (188 km) |
| 2 | Chamshan Charasa | Chamshan Charasa | Leh (127 km) |
| 3 | Chulungkha | Bogdang B Gunesthang | Leh (10 km) |
| 4 | Digger | Digar | Leh (110 km) |
| 5 | Diskit | Deskit | Leh (118 km) |
| 6 | Hundar | Hunder | Leh (128 km) |
| 7 | Hundar Dok | Partapur | Leh (141 km) |
| 8 | Hundri | Udmaru | Leh (155 km) |
| 9 | Khalsar | Khardong | Leh (120 km) |
| 10 | Khardong | Khardong | Leh (63 km) |
| 11 | Khemakhungiu | Digar | Leh (10 km) |
| 12 | Khemi | Kheme Tongteth | Leh (154 km) |
| 13 | Kubed | Kubed | Leh (151 km) |
| 14 | Lakjung | Lagjung | Leh (115 km) |
| 15 | Largiab | Tertsay | Leh (172 km) |
| 16 | Panamic | Panamic | Leh (145 km) |
| 17 | Partap Pore | Partapur | Leh (132 km) |
| 18 | Skanpuk | Partapur | Leh (134 km) |
| 19 | Skuru | Tertsay | Leh (134 km) |
| 20 | Sumoor | Sumoor | Leh (118 km) |
| 21 | Taksi | Tiakshi | Leh (216 km) |
| 22 | Tangyar | Digar | Leh (110 km) |
| 23 | Terchey | Tertsay | Leh (144 km) |
| 24 | Thanga Chathang | Tiakshi | Leh (208 km) |
| 25 | Tiggar | Tigar | Leh (120 km) |
| 26 | Turtok | Turtuk I | Leh (220 km) |
| 27 | Udmaru | Udmaru | Leh (150 km) |
| 28 | Warisfistan | Waris Fastan | Leh (201 km) |
Population of Nubra Tehsil
The population profile of Nubra 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 Nubra 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 22,433 people. Includes nearly 13,740 males and 8,693 females. Rural population is about 22,433 people.
- There are around 2,320 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,187 boys and 1,133 girls.
- Literate population is about 14,493 people. Non-literate population is around 7,940 people.
- There are nearly 3,606 households.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,433 | 22,433 | N/A |
| Male Population | 13,740 | 13,740 | N/A |
| Female Population | 8,693 | 8,693 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,320 | 2,320 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,187 | 1,187 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,133 | 1,133 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 14,493 | 14,493 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 10,645 | 10,645 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 3,848 | 3,848 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 7,940 | 7,940 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,095 | 3,095 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,845 | 4,845 | N/A |
| Total Households | 3,606 | 3,606 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Nubra 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 Nubra Tehsil is approximately 67 people. Around 67 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Nubra Tehsil is about 16,455 people, including 7,932 males and 8,523 females. Around 16,455 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 134 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 134 people per sq. km.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 67 | 67 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 67 | 67 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 16,455 | 16,455 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 7,932 | 7,932 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 8,523 | 8,523 | N/A |
| Population Density | 134 / km² | 134 / km² | N/A |