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★ District of Ladakh ★

Leh Ladakh

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Area · — km²
Population · 1,33,487
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Leh Ladakh — district of Ladakh

Leh Ladakh is a district in Ladakh. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Leh Ladakh

High-altitude desert landscape, Buddhist monasteries, and gateway to Ladakh's Himalayan trekking routes.

District HQ
Leh

Must-visit places in Leh Ladakh

temple

Thiksey Monastery

12-story Buddhist monastery perched on a hilltop, housing valuable Buddhist artifacts and artwork.

  • lake
    Pangong Tso Lake

    High-altitude saltwater lake at 4,350m, famous for its changing colors and scenic mountain backdrop.

  • fort
    Leh Palace

    9-story royal palace built in 1670, offering panoramic views of Leh town and surrounding valleys.

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Then & Now

Leh Ladakh district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
87,816
Census 2011 baseline
+20.2%
Population · 2026
1,05,570
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
14,905
Census 2011 baseline
-1.8%
Households · 2026
14,639
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 121 villages

Leh Ladakh district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
48,411Census 2011
Female population
39,405Census 2011
Sex ratio
814 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
14,905Census 2011
SC population
108Census 2011
ST population
73,789Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
1,05,570+20.2%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
14,639RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
48,381Census 2011
Cultivators
10,971Census 2011
Agri labourers
462Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
89.2%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
3,004 / 3,004100% complete
SBM-G toilets
410Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Leh Ladakh district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
47 of 121 villages have notable places mapped · 39%
  • Temple· 42
  • School· 13
  • Hospital· 2
  • PHC· 2
  • High school· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Leh Ladakh district.

Browse by mandal

All 8 mandals of Leh Ladakh

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121 villages · 95 GPs
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Top villages in Leh Ladakh

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Leh Ladakh

How many mandals and villages are in Leh Ladakh district?

Leh Ladakh district has 8 mandals and 121 revenue villages across 95 gram panchayats in Ladakh.

Where is the headquarters of Leh Ladakh district?

The district headquarters of Leh Ladakh is —.

What is the pincode of Leh Ladakh district?

Leh Ladakh district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Leh Ladakh may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Leh Ladakh fall under?

Leh Ladakh district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Leh Ladakh district?

Leh Ladakh district had a population of 1,33,487 per the 2011 Census, across 121 villages.

When was Leh Ladakh district formed?

Leh Ladakh district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Leh Ladakh district?

Major rivers in Leh Ladakh district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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