Lakjung

Lakjung is a village located in Nubra tehsil of Leh district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Nubre (tehsildar office) and 115km away from district headquarter Leh. As per 2009 stats, Lagjung is the gram panchayat of Lakjung village.

Lakjung has its own place in the vibrant Leh region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Lakjung

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Lakjung is 000933. The village spans a total geographical area of 338.7 hectares. Leh is nearest town to Lakjung village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 115km away.

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Population of Lakjung

Below is a concise population overview of Lakjung as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 514 226 288
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 57 28 29
Scheduled Castes (SC) 2 2 N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 511 223 288
Literate Population 277 139 138
Illiterate Population 237 87 150

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Lakjung village:

  • The total population of Lakjung village is around 514, including approximately 226 males and 288 females, with a sex ratio of 1274 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 57 children aged 0–6 years in Lakjung village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Lakjung village has 2 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 511 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Lakjung village is about 53.89%, with male literacy at 61.50% and female literacy at 47.92%.
  • There are around 105 households in Lakjung village.

Connectivity of Lakjung

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Lakjung. As per the 2011 stats, Lakjung had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Lakjung

Knowing the nearby villages of Lakjung helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Lakjung.

Hundar Diskit Chamshan Charasa Tiggar Sumoor Khalsar Khardong Digger Khemakhungiu Tangyar Dah

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakjung

Where is Lakjung located?
Lakjung village is situated in Nubra Tehsil, within the Leh district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Lakjung?
The Gram Panchayat of Lakjung is Lagjung (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Lakjung as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Lakjung is 514, with 226 males and 288 females.
How many households are there in Lakjung as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Lakjung village has a total of 105 households.
What is the literacy rate in Lakjung as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Lakjung is 53.89%. The male literacy rate is 61.50%, while the female literacy rate is 47.92%.