Ladakh, a Union Territory in northern India, is known for its rugged terrain, Buddhist heritage, and strategic significance. Spanning 59,146 km² (Indian-administered), it has 234 villages and a population of 274,289 (2011 Census). Leh and Kargil are administrative centers, under the Jammu and Kashmir High Court. Formed on October 31, 2019, its 2 districts support tourism and pastoral life.
In Ladakh, villages are categorized based on their population. Here’s a breakdown of the number of villages within each population range:
As per the 2011 Census, Ladakh has a total population of 0 people, with 0 residing in urban areas and 0 in rural regions. The population density of Ladakh is approximately 3/ km² (people per square kilometer), reflecting its high concentration of inhabitants across both urban and rural landscapes.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Male Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As of the latest data, the population density of Ladakh is approximately 3/ km² (people per square kilometer). The breakdown is as follows:
| Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|
| NA | NA | 3/ km² |
As per the 2011 Census, Ladakh has a total of NA households, with NA in rural areas and NA in urban regions.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | NA |
| Urban Households | NA |
| Total Households | NA |
| State Overview | |
|---|---|
| State/UT Name | Ladakh - (लडाख) |
| Capital | Leh |
| Established | 31-Oct-2019 |
| Total Area | 45110 km² |
| Total Villages | 809 |
| Sex Ratio (2011) | NA |
| Population Density | 3/ km² |
| Total Population (2011) | 2,74,289 |
| High Court | Jammu and Kashmir High Court |
| Total Population | Villages in Ladakh |
|---|---|
| less than 200 | 17 |
| 200-499 | 37 |
| 500-999 | 28 |
| 1000-1999 | 22 |
| 2000-4999 | 6 |
| 5000-9999 | 1 |
| 10000 and above | 0 |
All survey data of Ladakh villages are based on the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India. Published under National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP).