Leh
Leh is a district and city located in Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory of India. This article provides an in depth look at Leh district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Tehsil or sub-districts.
Leh District overview
Leh is Town in Jammu & Kashmir serves as administrative headquarter of Leh district. Total area of Leh District is 45,110 km² including 45,086 km² rural area and 24 km² urban area. There are 3 Tehsils part of Leh District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Leh District, Leh has 112 villages.
Leh is the largest tehsil in Leh district by area covering 171.06 km2 and Khalsi is the smallest tehsil in Leh district by area covering 56.01 km2. Leh is the largest tehsil by population while Khalsi is the smallest tehsil by population in Leh district.
Population of Leh District
As of the 2011 census, Leh district has a population of approximately 133,487 peoples which is divided into urban population of 45,671 and rular population of 87,816. The population density in Leh region is about 3.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 78,971 | 54,516 | 133,487 |
| Rural | 48,411 | 39,405 | 87,816 |
| Urban | 30,560 | 15,111 | 45,671 |
Households of Leh District
There are about 21,909 houses in the district, including 7,004 urban houses and 14,905 rural houses. The average household size is about 6.09 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 21,909 |
| Rural | 14,905 |
| Urban | 7,004 |
List Of Tehsil in Leh District
Leh district is divided into several Tehsils or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 3 tehsils in Leh district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Tehsil in Leh:
Frequently Asked Question About Leh District
How many villages are there in Leh district ?
There are 112 villages in the Leh district.
What is the population of Leh district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Leh district is 133,487
How many town or city are there in Leh district ?
There are 3 town or city in the Leh district.
How many Tehsil in Leh district ?
There are 3 Tehsil in Leh district.
Which is the largest Tehsil in Leh district
Leh is the largest Tehsil in Leh district.
Which is the smallest Tehsil in Leh district ?
Khalsi is the smallest Tehsil in Leh district.
Which is the most populated Tehsil in Leh district ?
Leh is the most populated Tehsil in Leh district.
Which is the least populated Tehsil in Leh district ?
Khalsi is the most least populated Tehsil in Leh district.