Likir
title: "Likir" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["villages-in-likir-tehsil"] topic_path: "general/villages-in-likir-tehsil" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Likir" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Likir |
| settlement_type | Village |
| image_skyline | Likir Gompa.jpg |
| image_caption | Klu-kkhyil monastery |
| pushpin_map | India Ladakh#India |
| pushpin_map_caption | Location in Ladakh, India |
| coordinates | |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | India |
| subdivision_type1 | Union Territory |
| subdivision_name1 | Ladakh |
| subdivision_type2 | District |
| subdivision_name2 | Leh |
| subdivision_type3 | Tehsil |
| subdivision_name3 | Likir |
| seat_type | Panchayat |
| unit_pref | Metric |
| elevation_m | 3651 |
| population_as_of | 2011 |
| population_total | 1058 |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| demographics_type1 | Languages |
| demographics1_title1 | Official |
| demographics1_info1 | Hindi, English |
| timezone1 | IST |
| utc_offset1 | +5:30 |
| postal_code_type | |
| area_code_type | |
| blank_name_sec1 | 2011 census code |
| blank_info_sec1 | 848 |
| :: |
| name = Likir | native_name = | native_name_lang = | settlement_type = Village | image_skyline = Likir Gompa.jpg | image_alt = | image_caption = Klu-kkhyil monastery | etymology = | pushpin_map = India Ladakh#India | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Ladakh, India | coordinates = | coordinates_footnotes = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = India | subdivision_type1 = Union Territory | subdivision_name1 = Ladakh | subdivision_type2 = District | subdivision_name2 = Leh | subdivision_type3 = Tehsil | subdivision_name3 = Likir | established_title = | established_date = | founder = | seat_type = Panchayat | seat = | leader_party = | leader_title = | leader_name = | unit_pref = Metric | area_total_km2 = | elevation_m = 3651 | population_as_of = 2011 | population_total = 1058 | population_density_km2 = auto | population_demonym = | demographics_type1 = Languages | demographics1_title1 = Official | demographics1_info1 = Hindi, English | timezone1 = IST | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | postal_code_type = | postal_code = | area_code_type = | area_code = | blank_name_sec1 = 2011 census code | blank_info_sec1 = 848 | footnotes =
Likir is a village and headquarter of eponymous Subdivision in the Leh district of Ladakh, India. It is located in the Likir tehsil, in the Ladakh region. Khalatse is a nearby trekking place.
It is famous for the nearby Klu-kkhyil (meaning "water spirits") gompa (Buddhist monastery). The Likir Monastery was first built in the 11th century and was rebuilt in the 18th century, and currently has a 25 ft gold-covered Buddha statue. It is occupied by monks of the Gelukpa order. It is located 52 km from Leh.
Demographics
According to the 2011 census of India, Likir has 218 households. The effective literacy rate (i.e. the literacy rate of population excluding children aged 6 and below) is 72.93%.
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| Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1058 | 573 |
| Children aged below 6 years | 105 | 57 |
| Scheduled caste | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled tribe | 1056 | 572 |
| Literates | 695 | 432 |
| Workers (all) | 299 | 211 |
| Main workers (total) | 255 | 194 |
| Main workers: Cultivators | 141 | 122 |
| Main workers: Agricultural labourers | 20 | 16 |
| Main workers: Household industry workers | 3 | 3 |
| Main workers: Other | 91 | 53 |
| Marginal workers (total) | 44 | 17 |
| Marginal workers: Cultivators | 13 | 2 |
| Marginal workers: Agricultural labourers | 1 | 0 |
| Marginal workers: Household industry workers | 1 | 1 |
| Marginal workers: Others | 29 | 14 |
| Non-workers | 759 | 362 |
| :: |
References
References
- "Villages {{!".
- "Blockwise Village Amenity Directory". Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council.
- [https://leh.nic.in/about-district/administrative-setup/tehsil/ Leh tehsils].
- "Likir To Khaltse Trek: A 9-Day Journey Through Ladakh's Monasteries And Scenic Villages".
- "Leh district census". Directorate of Census Operations.
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