Sumoor Tehsil - Leh Ladakh, Ladakh
Sumoor is an administrative tehsil in the Leh Ladakh district of Ladakh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and forms part of the district's rural administration.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the tehsil was 167 km². The sex ratio was 633 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sumoor Tehsil
Sumoor Tehsil has a total of 7 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chamshan Charasa | Rural | Chamshan Charasa |
| 2 | Khemi | Rural | Kheme (Tongteth) |
| 3 | Kubed | Rural | Kubed |
| 4 | Lakjung | Rural | Lagjung |
| 5 | Panamik | Rural | Panamic |
| 6 | Sumoor | Rural | Sumoor |
| 7 | Tiger | Rural | Tigar |
Population of Sumoor Tehsil
According to the 2011 Census, Sumoor Tehsil had a total population of 22,433 people living in 3,606 households. The population comprised 13,740 males and 8,693 females, with an average population density of 134 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,433 | 22,433 | 0 |
| Male Population | 13,740 | 13,740 | 0 |
| Female Population | 8,693 | 8,693 | 0 |
| Total Households | 3,606 | 3,606 | 0 |
| Population Density | 134 / km² | 134 / km² | 0 / km² |
Sumoor Tehsil had 14,493 literate people and 2,320 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 67 and 16,455 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,320 | 2,320 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 14,493 | 14,493 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,940 | 7,940 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 16,455 | 16,455 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.