Nubra Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nubra Tehsil has a population of 22.43 k (22,433) with 13.74 k (13,740) males and 8.69 k (8,693) females.The sex ratio in Nubra is 633, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nubra Tehsil is 2.32 k (2,320) which is 10.34% of Nubra Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nubra Tehsil is 955 females for every 1000 males.

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

Nubra Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nubra Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 25.01 k (25,011), indicating a 11.49% increased from Nubra's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 15.16 k, and the estimated female population is 9.81 k.

Nubra Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nubra Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 25.19 k (25,188), projecting a 12.28% increased from Nubra's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 15.26 k, and the estimated female population is 9.88 k.

Nubra Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the most popular religion in Nubra Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 10.64 k (10,640), accounting for 47.43% of the Nubra Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 5.38 k (5,377), and the Buddhist female population is around 5.26 k (5,263).

Nubra Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nubra Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.40 k (7,404), accounting for 33% of the Nubra Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.10 k (4,101), and the Muslim female population is around 3.30 k (3,303).

Nubra Religion Wise Population

Nubra Urban Population

The Urban population of Nubra Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Nubra total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Nubra Rural Population

The Rural population of Nubra Tehsil is 22.43 k (22,433), with 13.74 k (13,740) being males and 8.69 k (8,693) being females, making up 100% of the Nubra total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 633 females for every 1000 males.

Nubra Literacy Rate

Nubra Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.06% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nubra Tehsil is 84.8 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nubra Tehsil is 50.9 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Nubra Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Nubra Tehsil, it is around 72.06%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nubra

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	72.06	84.8	50.9
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	72.06	84.8	50.9

Literacy Rate by Religion in Nubra

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Buddhist	61.25	72.48	49.79
Muslim	69.99	84.41	51.51
Hindu	98.87	99.23	84.91
Religion not stated	97.56	97.53	0

Nubra Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nubra Tehsil is 67 (67) with 67 (67) males and 0 (0) females, which is 0.3% of Nubra Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 0 females for every 1000 males.

Nubra Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nubra Tehsil is 16.46 k (16,455) with 7.93 k (7,932) males and 8.52 k (8,523) females, which is 73.35% of Nubra Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1075 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nubra

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	633
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	633

Sex Ratio by Religion in Nubra

Religion	Sex Ratio
Buddhist	979
Muslim	806
Hindu	27
Religion not stated	0

Nubra Area & Households

The Total Area of Nubra Tehsil is 166.82 Square KM, with a population density of 134 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Nubra Tehsil are 28.The Total Number of households in Nubra Tehsil are 3.61 k(3,606).

Nubra Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nubra Tehsil, there are about 14.08 k (14,079) workers, making up nearly 62.76% of the Nubra Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 9.88 k (9,884) are male workers, and about 4.20 k (4,195) are female workers.

Nubra - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Nubra Census Frequently Asked Questions