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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. In 2011 there were total 45,671 families residing in urban areas while 87,816 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 65.79% living in rural areas and 34.21% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 77.2%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
1,33,487
📚 Literacy Rate
77.2%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
690

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
34.2%

Urban Population

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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 77.2%.

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

Talukas / Tehsils

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

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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 77.2%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.

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.

Is Leh(Ladakh) district urban or rural?

Leh(Ladakh) district has 34.2% urban population and 65.8% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.

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.