As a village rather than a metropolitan city, Thiksey is composed of intimately connected hamlets and clusters rather than formal urban neighborhoods:
* **Gompa Precinct:** The spiritual epicenter, situated on the hill. It consists of the monastery's temples, assembly halls, stupas, and the residential quarters for the monks (*lamas*). * **Village Base / Thiksey Proper:** The main residential area nestled at the foot of the monastery hill, characterized by traditional homes, narrow lanes, and terraced agricultural fields. * **Highway Strip:** The area immediately bordering the Leh-Manali Highway (NH3), which has developed into a small commercial zone featuring cafes, tourist camps, and small convenience shops. * **Stakmo:** A neighboring settlement located slightly higher up a side valley, closely tied to Thiksey both administratively and historically, as it was the original site of the monastery.