Ladakh

District-Level Data & Statistics

Population
2.7 Lakh
0.0% of India
Districts
2
Area
1,68,011 km²
Literacy Rate
65.6%
National: 63.0%
Sex Ratio
750
National: 943

Ladakh is India's 35th most populous state with a population of 2.7 Lakh spread across 2 districts covering 1,68,011sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 65.6%, above the national average of 63.0%. With a sex ratio of 750 females per 1,000 males, it is below the national figure of 943.

Demographics

IndicatorStateNational
Population Density2 /km²▼379 /km²
Sex Ratio750▼943
Literacy Rate65.6%▲63.0%
SC Population0.2%▼16.6%
ST Population79.5%▲8.7%
Worker Participation46.3%▲39.8%

Health & Development

IndicatorStateNational
Child Stunting30.4%▼33.2%
Child Wasting17.4%▼18.4%
Underweight Children20.4%▼29.1%
Child Anaemia91.7%▲65.2%
Women Anaemia92.8%▲55.3%
Full Vaccination88.2%▲77.4%
Institutional Delivery95.1%▲88.5%
Improved Sanitation42.3%▼72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel75.8%▲54.6%
Health Insurance14.9%▼41.3%
Safe Drinking Water88.7%▼93.6%
Electricity Access99.4%▲97.0%

Women & Gender

IndicatorStateNational
Child Marriage2.5%▼20.6%
Teen Pregnancy0.0%▼6.6%
Female Literacy Gap23.8%▲14.1%
Female Work Gap29.8%▲23.9%

Economy & Infrastructure

IndicatorStateNational
MSME Density54.0 per 1k pop▲42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)7.4k▼61.7k
Manufacturing Share25.0%▲24.9%

Governance

IndicatorStateNational
Pending Cases561 per lakh▼3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)5.7%▼35.5%
Monthly Disposal Ratio0.63▼0.81

Safety & Crime

IndicatorStateNational
SC/ST Atrocities0.0 per lakh▼17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence0.0 per lakh▼12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)2.0 per lakh▼89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime3.0 per lakh▼55.7 per lakh

Climate Vulnerability

IndicatorStateNational
Climate Vulnerability Index0.48▼0.56

District Rankings

Underweight Children

Highest
1. Kargil21.8%
2. Leh19.0%
Lowest
1. Kargil21.8%
2. Leh19.0%

Electricity Access

Highest
1. Leh99.8%
2. Kargil99.1%
Lowest
1. Leh99.8%
2. Kargil99.1%

Small Business Density

Highest
1. Leh68.9
2. Kargil39.1
Lowest
1. Leh68.9
2. Kargil39.1

All Districts

2 districts
DistrictPopulationLiteracy %Sex RatioDensity /km²
Kargil1,40,80261.2%81010
Leh1,33,48770.2%6901
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ladakh?

Ladakh has a population of 2.7 Lakh according to the Census 2011, making it India's 35th most populous state. The population is spread across 2 districts.

How many districts are in Ladakh?

Ladakh has 2 districts covering a total area of 1,68,011 sq km.

Which district in Ladakh has the highest literacy rate?

Leh has the highest literacy rate in Ladakh at 70.2%, compared to the state average of 65.6%.

What is Ladakh's sex ratio?

Ladakh has a sex ratio of 750 females per 1,000 males, which is below the national average of 943.

Data Sources

Census 2011NFHS-5 (2019–21)NJDG (2024)CVI (2021)Ag Census 2015–16Udyam/MSME (2026)NCRB SLL (2022)eRaktKosh (2024)GOBARdhan (2026)Town Amenities (2011)
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