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 is a key part of the district's rural administration. Sumoor is the main town for most villages within the tehsil.
The total area of the tehsil is 167 km², including 166.82 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 632 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
As per the Census 2011, Sumoor Tehsil has a total population of 22,433 people, consisting of 13,740 males and 8,693 females. There are 3,606 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 134 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 14,493 literate people and 2,320 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 67 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 16,455 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| 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.