Ladakh

With ~320 clear sunny days in a year and average daily global solar radiation as high as 2022 kWh/m2/annum, Ladakh is a favourable hotspot for solar power generation in India.

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Last updated: Jul, 2025

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Capital

Leh

Geographical Area (sq km)

59,146

State Language

Ladakhi, Purgi and Hindi

Literacy Rate

50.96 per cent

Administrative Districts

Key Industries:

Agriculture

Horticulture

Milk & dairy

Tourism

RELATED SITES

Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh Ministry of Commerce and Industry Industries & Commerce, UT Ladakh Tourism in Ladakh

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