Leh Postal Codes, Ladakh India

Find all official postal codes and zip codes for Leh, located in Ladakh, India. The table below lists the specific postal codes for various places, towns, and neighborhoods within Leh to ensure your mail and packages are correctly routed.

Sub-districts in Leh

Leh on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Leh districts in India. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Leh

Key Facts

Leh is a town and the administrative capital of the Leh district in the Union Territory of Ladakh, India. Located in the northeastern part of Ladakh at an elevation of approximately 3,500 meters (11,500 feet), Leh sits in the Indus River valley surrounded by the towering peaks of the Ladakh Range to the north and the Zanskar Range to the south. This high-altitude desert town covers an area of about 9.15 square kilometers and serves as the cultural, economic, and administrative hub for the entire Ladakh region. With a population of approximately 30,870 people as of the 2011 census, Leh has grown from a historic trading post on the Silk Road into a modern administrative center while retaining its traditional Tibetan Buddhist character. The town is divided into several municipal wards and serves as the gateway to numerous villages and settlements throughout the Leh district. As the primary urban center in this remote Himalayan region, Leh provides essential government services, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and commercial infrastructure for the surrounding areas. Visitors to Leh can explore its rich cultural heritage through landmarks like the historic Leh Palace and numerous Buddhist monasteries, while the town's strategic location makes it an ideal base for accessing the diverse sub-regions and villages throughout the district for various administrative and postal needs.

Neighboring Regions

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