Shey Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shey Village has a population of 2.24 k (2,238) with 1.06 k (1,057) males and 1.18 k (1,181) females.The sex ratio in Shey is 1118, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shey Village is 257 (257) which is 11.48% of Shey Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shey Village is 761 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Shey village is listed as part of the Leh Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Leh(Ladakh) District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Shey Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shey Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.50 k (2,496), indicating a 11.49% increased from Shey's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.17 k, and the estimated female population is 1.33 k.
Shey Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shey Village estimated population is projected to be 2.51 k (2,513), projecting a 12.28% increased from Shey's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.17 k, and the estimated female population is 1.34 k.
Shey Literacy Rate
Shey Village has a literacy rate of 78.95% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shey Village is 82.33 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shey Village is 76.07 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shey
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78.95 | 82.33 | 76.07 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 78.95 | 82.33 | 76.07 |
Shey Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Shey Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Shey Village.
Shey Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shey Village is 1.94 k (1,935) with 931 (931) males and 1.00 k (1,004) females, which is 86.46% of Shey Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1079 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shey
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1118 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1118 |
Shey Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Shey Village are 398 (398).
Shey Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shey Village, there are about 581 (581) workers, making up nearly 25.96% of the Shey Village total population. Out of these, around 390 (390) are male workers, and about 191 (191) are female workers.
Shey - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.50 k (2,496) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.51 k (2,513) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.53 k (2,530) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.55 k (2,547) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.56 k (2,564) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.58 k (2,581) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.60 k (2,598) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.61 k (2,613) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.63 k (2,627) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.64 k (2,641) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.66 k (2,655) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.67 k (2,669) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.68 k (2,683) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shey Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.68 k (2,683), with a male population of 1.24 k (1,242) and a female population of 1.45 k (1,449). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Shey Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.
Shey Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taroo | 442 |
| 2 | Phey | 331 |
| 3 | Fiang | 2,036 |
| 4 | Saboo | 1,233 |
| 5 | Nang | 334 |
| 6 | Thiksey | 2,237 |
| 7 | Rambir Por | 594 |
| 8 | Rumbak | 248 |
| 9 | Stok | 1,471 |
| 10 | Chuchat Yakma | 2,162 |