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Ladakh

Union Territory of Ladakh · Northern region · IN-LA

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Population 2011
2,74,289
Area
59,146 km²
Primary capital
Leh
Budget 2026-27
₹4,869.31 Cr
Formed
31 October 2019
General Info
Capitals
LehCapital
KargilCapital
Largest city
Leh
Region
Northern
Demonym
Ladakhi
Type
Union Territory
ISO code
IN-LA
Vehicle code
LA
Website
ladakh.nic.in
High court
High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
Languages
EnglishHindiUrduBhotiPurgi
Representation
Lok Sabha seats
1
General 1
Legislature structure
None
Latest Budget

Ladakh Budget 2026-27

Total budget
₹4,869.31 Cr
Capital expenditure
₹2,327.05 Cr
47.8% of total

Union Budget 2026-27 Demand No. 55 provides a net allocation of Rs 4,869.31 crore for Ladakh.

Tourism · calendar year 2024

Tourist visits in Ladakh

Reported visit events from the State/UT tourism department—not unique visitors. One person or trip can generate more than one visit.

Compare all States and UTs
Domestic tourist visits
3,36,682
Domestic rank
#33 of 36
Foreign tourist visits
39,704
Foreign rank
#23 of 36
Population
YearPopulationSource
20112,74,289Census 2011
census

On central government indices

All indices
Sources7
  1. Official website: Ladakhladakh.nic.inPublisher page
  2. Wikipedia: Ladakhen.wikipedia.orgPublisher page
  3. State governments of India: union territory administrationen.wikipedia.orgPublisher page
  4. Union Budget 2026-27: Demand No. 55, Ministry of Home Affairs (Ladakh)indiabudget.gov.inPDF document
  5. PRS: Demand for Grants 2026-27 Analysis - Home Affairsprsindia.orgPublisher page
  6. Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question 1411, answered 11 Dec 2025tourism.gov.inPDF document
Census 2011