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Leh(Ladakh)

District in JAMMU & KASHMIR

Leh(Ladakh) District of JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 1,33,487 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 78,971 are males while 54,516 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
1,33,487
📚 Literacy Rate
70.25%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
690

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Leh(Ladakh) has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 9.00% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 946 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 690.

Total Children

12,016

9.00% of population

Boys

6,174

51.4%

Girls

5,842

48.6%

Child Sex Ratio

946

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
17.14%
Muslim
14.28%
Christian
0.49%
Sikh
0.82%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Leh(Ladakh) stands at 690 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 86.31% while female literacy is at 63.56%, showing a gender gap of 22.75%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.37% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 71.81% of total population in Leh(Ladakh).

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 1,33,487, 75,079 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 56.24% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 76.09% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 23.91% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
57,125

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
17,954

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
58,408

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in JAMMU & KASHMIR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Leh(Ladakh) district in JAMMU & KASHMIR?

Leh(Ladakh) district in JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 1,33,487 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 78,971 males and 54,516 females.

What is the literacy rate of Leh(Ladakh) district?

The overall literacy rate of Leh(Ladakh) district is N/A%. Male literacy is 86.31% and female literacy is 63.56%.

What is the sex ratio in Leh(Ladakh) district?

The sex ratio in Leh(Ladakh) district is 690 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Leh(Ladakh) district?

Leh(Ladakh) district has 12,016 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 6,174 are boys and 5,842 are girls. The child sex ratio is 946 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Leh(Ladakh) district?

Out of the total population of 1,33,487, 75,079 people (56.2%) are engaged in work activities in Leh(Ladakh) district.