Leh Population

As per the 2011 Census, Leh Tehsil has a population of 93.96 k (93,961) with 56.60 k (56,597) males and 37.36 k (37,364) females.The sex ratio in Leh is 661, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Leh Tehsil is 7.77 k (7,771) which is 8.27% of Leh Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Leh Tehsil is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Leh Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Leh(Ladakh) District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in India.

Leh Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Leh Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.05 Lac (1,04,759), indicating a 11.49% increased from Leh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 62.44 k, and the estimated female population is 42.14 k.

Leh Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Leh Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.05 Lac (1,05,497), projecting a 12.28% increased from Leh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 62.84 k, and the estimated female population is 42.48 k.

Leh Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the most popular religion in Leh Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 61.58 k (61,583), accounting for 65.54% of the Leh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 30.49 k (30,486), and the Buddhist female population is around 31.10 k (31,097).

Leh Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Leh Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 18.50 k (18,503), accounting for 19.69% of the Leh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 17.69 k (17,693), and the Hindu female population is around 810 (810).

Leh Religion Wise Population

Leh Urban Population

The Urban population of Leh Tehsil is 45.67 k (45,671), with 30.56 k (30,560) being males and 15.11 k (15,111) being females, making up 48.61% of the Leh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 495 females for every 1000 males.

Leh Rural Population

The Rural population of Leh Tehsil is 48.29 k (48,290), with 26.04 k (26,037) being males and 22.25 k (22,253) being females, making up 51.39% of the Leh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 855 females for every 1000 males.

Leh Literacy Rate

Leh Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.88% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Leh Tehsil is 88.16 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Leh Tehsil is 66.87 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Leh Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.59%, while in the rural regions of Leh Tehsil, it is around 73.28%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Leh

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	79.88	88.16	66.87
Urban Area	86.59	92.09	74.86
Rural Area	73.28	83.31	61.39

Literacy Rate by Religion in Leh

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Buddhist	72.49	80.07	65.1
Hindu	97.32	98	81.44
Muslim	84.98	93.34	74.61
Sikh	93.72	95.66	67.16

Leh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Leh Tehsil is 395 (395) with 362 (362) males and 33 (33) females, which is 0.42% of Leh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 92 females for every 1000 males.

Leh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Leh Tehsil is 62.81 k (62,813) with 31.37 k (31,374) males and 31.44 k (31,439) females, which is 66.85% of Leh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1003 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Leh

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	661
Urban Area	495
Rural Area	855

Sex Ratio by Religion in Leh

Religion	Sex Ratio
Buddhist	1021
Hindu	46
Muslim	824
Sikh	76

Leh Area & Households

The Total Area of Leh Tehsil is 171.06 Square KM, with a population density of 549 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Leh Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Leh Tehsil are 61.The Total Number of households in Leh Tehsil are 15.50 k(15,497).

Leh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Leh Tehsil, there are about 51.94 k (51,943) workers, making up nearly 55.28% of the Leh Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 38.52 k (38,523) are male workers, and about 13.42 k (13,420) are female workers.

Leh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Leh Census Frequently Asked Questions