Leh(Ladakh) Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Leh(Ladakh) district in Jammu & Kashmir.
Administrative Details of Leh(Ladakh)
Leh(Ladakh) comprises 112 villages, of which 111 are inhabited and 1 are uninhabited. There are 3 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 21,909, spread across 45,110 square kilometers.
| Villages | 112(111 inhabited • 1 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 3 |
| Households | 21,909 |
| Total Area | 45,110 km² |
Leh(Ladakh) Urban & Rural Population
Leh(Ladakh) had 45,671 people in urban areas (34.2%) and 87,816 people in rural areas (65.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 87,816 | 65.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 45,671 | 34.2% |
| Total | 1,33,487 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Leh(Ladakh)
The total population comprises 78,971 males (59.2%) and 54,516 females (40.8%). The sex ratio is 690 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 48,411 | 30,560 | 78,971 |
| 👩 Female | 39,405 | 15,111 | 54,516 |
Literacy Rate in Leh(Ladakh)
The literacy rate is 70.25%. Male literacy stands at 79.57% while female literacy is 56.75%, indicating a gender gap of 22.82 percentage points. The total literate population is 93,770.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 36,062 | 26,772 | 62,834 |
| Literate (Female) | 20,727 | 10,209 | 30,936 |
| Total Literate | 56,789 | 36,981 | 93,770 |
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About Leh(Ladakh) Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Leh(Ladakh) in Jammu & Kashmir has a total population of 1,33,487 with a literacy rate of 70.25% and a sex ratio of 690 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Leh(Ladakh) district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.