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 information the sub-district code of Lehra Block (CD) is 00273. Total area of lehra tehsil is 441 km² including 432.88 km² rural area and 8.50 km² urban area. Lehra tehsil has a population of 1,32,382 peoples, out of which urban population is 22,588 while rural population is 1,09,794. Lehra has a sex ratio of approximately 883 females for every 1,000 males. Lehra tehsil has a population density of 300 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 24,966 houses in the sub-district, including 4,466 urban houses and 20,500 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 52.57% population of lehra tehsil is literate, out of which 57.33% males and 47.18% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Lehra Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
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 |