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 1,68,011 sq 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
Indicator
State
National
Population Density
2 /km²
▼
379 /km²
Sex Ratio
750
▼
943
Literacy Rate
65.6%
▲
63.0%
SC Population
0.2%
▼
16.6%
ST Population
79.5%
▲
8.7%
Worker Participation
46.3%
▲
39.8%
Health & Development
Indicator
State
National
Child Stunting
30.4%
▼
33.2%
Child Wasting
17.4%
▼
18.4%
Underweight Children
20.4%
▼
29.1%
Child Anaemia
91.7%
▲
65.2%
Women Anaemia
92.8%
▲
55.3%
Full Vaccination
88.2%
▲
77.4%
Institutional Delivery
95.1%
▲
88.5%
Improved Sanitation
42.3%
▼
72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel
75.8%
▲
54.6%
Health Insurance
14.9%
▼
41.3%
Safe Drinking Water
88.7%
▼
93.6%
Electricity Access
99.4%
▲
97.0%
Women & Gender
Indicator
State
National
Child Marriage
2.5%
▼
20.6%
Teen Pregnancy
0.0%
▼
6.6%
Female Literacy Gap
0.2%
▲
0.1%
Female Work Gap
0.3%
▲
0.2%
Economy & Infrastructure
Indicator
State
National
MSME Density
54.0 per 1k pop
▲
42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)
7.4k
▼
61.7k
Manufacturing Share
25.0%
▲
24.9%
Governance
Indicator
State
National
Pending Cases
561 per lakh
▼
3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)
0.1%
▼
0.4%
Monthly Disposal Ratio
0.63
▼
0.81
Safety & Crime
Indicator
State
National
SC/ST Atrocities
0.0 per lakh
▼
17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence
0.0 per lakh
▼
12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)
2.0 per lakh
▼
89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime
3.0 per lakh
▼
55.7 per lakh
Climate Vulnerability
Indicator
State
National
Climate Vulnerability Index
0.48
▼
0.56
District Rankings
Underweight Children
Highest
1. Kargil
21.8%
2. Leh
19.0%
Lowest
1. Kargil
21.8%
2. Leh
19.0%
Electricity Access
Highest
1. Leh
99.8%
2. Kargil
99.1%
Lowest
1. Leh
99.8%
2. Kargil
99.1%
Small Business Density
Highest
1. Leh
68.9
2. Kargil
39.1
Lowest
1. Leh
68.9
2. Kargil
39.1
All Districts
2 of 2
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kargil | 1,40,802 | 61.2% | 810 | 10 |
| Leh | 1,33,487 | 70.2% | 690 | 1 |
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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 2011
NFHS-5 (2019–21)
NJDG (2024)
CVI (2021)
Ag Census 2015–16
Udyam/MSME (2026)
NCRB SLL (2022)
eRaktKosh (2024)
GOBARdhan (2026)
Town Amenities (2011)