Lehra
Lehra is a Town and Tehsil in Sangrur District of Punjab. 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 Lehra Block (CD) is 00273. The total area of Lehra Tehsil is 441 km², which includes 432.88 km² of rural area and 8.50 km² of urban area. Lehra has a sex ratio of approximately 883 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Lehra Tehsil
Lehra Tehsil has a total of 39 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 Lehra Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Alampur | Alampur | Lehragaga |
2 | Alisher | Alisher | Lehragaga |
3 | Arkbas | Arakwas | Lehragaga |
4 | Bakhora Kallan | Bakhoran Kalan | Lehragaga |
5 | Bakhora Khurd | Bakhora Khurd | Lehragaga |
6 | Bhutal Kalan | Bhutal Kalan | Lehragaga |
7 | Changliwala | Changali Wala | Lehragaga |
8 | Chotian | Chotian | Lehragaga |
9 | Chural Kalan | Chural Kalan | Lehragaga |
10 | Chural Khurd | Chural Khurd | Lehragaga |
11 | Daska | Daska | Lehragaga |
12 | Fatehgarh | Fatehgarh | Sunam |
13 | Gaga | Gaga | Lehragaga |
14 | Ghoranab | Ghorenab | Lehragaga |
15 | Gidrani | Gadriani | Lehragaga |
16 | Gobindpura Jawarwala | Gobindpura Jawaharwala | Lehragaga |
17 | Gurney | Gurne Kalan | Lehragaga |
18 | Haryau | Hariayo | Lehragaga |
19 | Jhaloor | Jhaloor | Lehragaga |
20 | Kal Banjara | Kalbanjra | Lehragaga |
21 | Kalia | N/A | Lehragaga |
22 | Khai | N/A | Lehragaga |
23 | Khandebad | Khandebad | Lehragaga |
24 | Khokhar | Khokhar Kalan | Lehragaga |
25 | Kotra Lehal | Kotrha Lehal | Lehragaga |
26 | Ladal | Ladal | Lehragaga |
27 | Lehal Kalan | Guru Tag Bhader Nagar Lehal Kalan | Lehragaga |
28 | Lehal Khurd | Lehal Khurd | Lehragaga |
29 | Nangla | Nangla | Lehragaga |
30 | Phulera | Phalera | Lehragaga |
31 | Pishore Bhaike | Bhai Ke Pishor | Lehragaga |
32 | Rai Dhariana | Raidharana | Patran |
33 | Ramgarh Sandhwan | Ramgarh Sadhuan | Lehragaga |
34 | Rampura Jawarwala | Rampur Jawaharwala | Lehragaga |
35 | Ratta Khera | Ratta Khera | Lehragaga |
36 | Rorewala | Rorewala | Lehragaga |
37 | Sangatiwala | Sangtiwala | Lehragaga |
38 | Sangatpura | Singpura | Lehragaga |
39 | Sheikhuwas | Sekhuwas | Lehragaga |
Population of Lehra Tehsil
The population profile of Lehra 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 Lehra Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 1,32,382 | 1,09,794 | 22,588 |
Male Population | 70,283 | 58,280 | 12,003 |
Female Population | 62,099 | 51,514 | 10,585 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,118 | 12,408 | 2,710 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,190 | 6,730 | 1,460 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,928 | 5,678 | 1,250 |
Literate Population | 69,588 | 54,536 | 15,052 |
Literate Male Population | 40,291 | 31,670 | 8,621 |
Literate Female Population | 29,297 | 22,866 | 6,431 |
Illiterate Population | 62,794 | 55,258 | 7,536 |
Illiterate Male Population | 29,992 | 26,610 | 3,382 |
Illiterate Female Population | 32,802 | 28,648 | 4,154 |
Total Households | 24,966 | 20,500 | 4,466 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Lehra Tehsil is around 1,32,382 people. This includes 70,283 males and 62,099 females. Rural population is about 1,09,794 (58,280 males and 51,514 females), while urban population is nearly 22,588 (12,003 males and 10,585 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 15,118 of the population, with 8,190 boys and 6,928 girls. Rural areas have 12,408 children, and urban areas have about 2,710 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 69,588 literate people in Lehra Tehsil, including 40,291 literate males and 29,297 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 54,536 individuals and urban literacy covers around 15,052 people.
- About 62,794 people in Lehra Tehsil are not literate, including 29,992 males and 32,802 females. Rural areas include 55,258 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 7,536 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 24,966 households, with 20,500 in villages and 4,466 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Lehra 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.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 40,129 | 34,105 | 6,024 |
SC Male Population | 21,280 | 18,110 | 3,170 |
SC Female Population | 18,849 | 15,995 | 2,854 |
Total ST Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ST Male Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ST Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Population Density | 300 / km² | 254 / km² | 2,657 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Lehra Tehsil is approximately 40,129 people, including 21,280 males and 18,849 females. Around 34,105 people live in rural parts. Nearly 6,024 people reside in urban areas.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 300 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 254 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,657 people per sq. km.