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The Indian union territory of Ladakh consists of two districts, with the intention to create 5 new districts announced on 26th August 2024 [1]. Each district elects an autonomous district council. Until 31 October 2019, the districts of Kargil and Leh were part of the former state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Before the creation of these new districts, Ladakh consisted of only two districts: Leh and Kargil. [4] The establishment of Drass and the other four newly proposed districts increases the total number of districts in Ladakh to seven. This move aims to bring government services and opportunities closer to the residents of these remote areas. [4 ...
Changthang district is one of the 5 newly proposed districts in Ladakh, India. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The intent to create the district was announced on 26 August 2024.
Nubra district is one of 5 new proposed districts in Ladakh, India. [1] [2] [3] The intent to create the district was announced on 26 August 2024.
Sham district in Sham Valley, also known as the "Apricot Valley," is a scenic area situated in the western part of Ladakh, India. Located in the beautiful Himalayas, this peaceful valley is famous for its stunning scenery, diverse cultural legacy, and calm rural communities.
Government of India announced the formation of 5 new districts, namely Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang in Ladakh to ease administration and increase representation by the year 2028. With this move, the total number of districts in Ladakh will increase from two to seven. [92]
People of Zanskar demanded having their own district, separate from the existing Kargil district, for more than 70 years. [5] [6] The Ladakh Buddhist Association also demanded the creation of a Zanskar district. [5] [7] In August 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced that Zanskar will become a district in Ladakh by 2028. [2]
This is a list of villages in Kargil district in Ladakh, India. Kargil district is divided into seven tehsils, namely, Drass, Kargil, Shargole , Shakar-Chiktan, Sankoo, Taisuru and Zanskar . [ 1 ] There are a total of 130 revenue villages in the seven tehsils.