Introduction- The lumbar plexus is a network of nerves which comprises of the ventral primary rami of the first, second, third and fourth lumbar spinal nerves (L1 - L4).Compression and effacement of the Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) results in a condition known as Meralgia Paresthetica.This is often related to severe toxic disorders, such as lead poisoning, chronic alcoholism and diabetis mellitus. This would also be useful information for Anatomists, Anaesthesiologists, Gynaecologists, Orthopedicians and Surgeons. Aim- The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence and variation in the formation of Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. Material and method- The study was carried out on a total of 60 lumbar plexuses taken from 30 cadavers in the department of anatomy index medical college (MP), and govt medical college, doda (J&K). For the purpose of providing a more transparent depiction of the observed variation, each item has been photographed with a digital camera. Result- On studying 60 lumbar plexus we found that there was abnormal contribution of dorsal division of L1 spinal nerve along with L2 in the formation of LFCN and this was seen in 3.33% cases on right lumbar plexus and 6.67% cases on left .In 2 cadavers LFCN was arising from the dorsal division of L3 spinal nerve without the contribution of L2 and LFCN absent in 8.3% of plexus. Conclusion- The current study found that in 11.6% of plexuses, the Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve got its segmental innervations from segments other than L2 and L3