Ladakh
State / UT
LPDD
Utility Board
₹2.00/unit
1 Unit Rate
4 covered
Categories
Tariff by Connection Category
Domestic (Residential)
| Slab Range (kWh) | Rate/Unit |
|---|---|
| 0–100 | ₹2.00 |
| 101–200 | ₹2.50 |
| 201–above | ₹3.00 |
Detailed Charges
Commercial
| Slab Range (kWh) | Rate/Unit |
|---|---|
| 0–200 | ₹3.57 |
| 201–500 | ₹5.30 |
| 501–above | ₹5.83 |
Detailed Charges
LPDD tariff petition to JERC JKL for FY 2025-26 (Annual Performance Review/ARR & Tariff Determination filed 19-12-2024), "Proposed" tariff column, Non-Domestic/Commercial Metered, single-phase (PRIMARY government filing, https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s395192c98732387165bf8e396c0f2dad2/uploads/2025/04/202504182075644073.pdf). This is the petitioner's proposed tariff, not confirmed as JERC's final approved order — no separately extractable final order text was found (LPDD's own tariff PDF at lpdd.ladakh.gov.in is a scanned image with no machine-readable text). Three-phase connections are billed flat at Rs.6.00/kVAh with fixed charge Rs.154/kVA/month, not modelled here.
Industrial
| Rate | Rate/Unit |
|---|---|
| All units | ₹4.13 |
Detailed Charges
LPDD tariff petition to JERC JKL for FY 2025-26, "Proposed" tariff column, LT Industrial Supply, LTIS-I (connected load <50kW) (PRIMARY government filing, https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s395192c98732387165bf8e396c0f2dad2/uploads/2025/04/202504182075644073.pdf). Proposed, not confirmed final. Rates quoted per kVAh, represented here as Rs./kWh. Connections >=50kW pay the same energy charge with a fixed charge of Rs.69.55/kVA/month instead.
Agriculture
| Rate | Rate/Unit |
|---|---|
| All units | ₹1.00 |
Detailed Charges
LPDD tariff petition to JERC JKL for FY 2025-26, "Proposed" tariff column, Agriculture Metered, 0-10 HP tier (PRIMARY government filing, https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s395192c98732387165bf8e396c0f2dad2/uploads/2025/04/202504182075644073.pdf). Proposed, not confirmed final. Energy charge is tiered by sanctioned HP: 0-10 HP = Rs.1.00/kWh, 11-20 HP = Rs.1.50/kWh, above 20 HP = Rs.5.50/kWh; fixed charge is a flat Rs.40/HP/month across all tiers, converted here to Rs./kW using 1 HP = 0.746 kW.
Ladakh Tariff Structure Explained
Ladakh 1 Unit Rate
For domestic electricity consumers in Ladakh, the initial 1 unit rate starts at ₹2.00 per kWh for consumption within the first slab per monthly billing cycle.
Tariff Categories
The tariff schedule for Ladakh covers 4 consumer categories:
- Domestic (Residential) — for households.
- Commercial — for shops and businesses.
- Industrial — for factories and manufacturing units.
- Agriculture — for irrigation and farm-pump connections.
Fixed Charges and Other Charges
On top of unit energy rates, LPDD bills can include:
- A fixed or demand charge, based on connection parameters.
- Meter rent, where applicable.
Electricity Bill Calculation
To estimate your Ladakh electricity bill by hand:
- Multiply your monthly consumption in kilowatt-hours (units) by the applicable slab rate for each band.
- Add the fixed or demand charge.
- Add electricity duty and any fuel cost adjustment that applies.
Or skip the arithmetic with our LPDD electricity bill calculator.
Applicable Electricity Board
These electricity tariff rates are applicable for consumers in Ladakh served by LPDD.
State / UT
Ladakh
Electricity Board
LPDD
Last Updated
29 August 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest electricity tariff rates in Ladakh?
The latest verified tariff rates for Ladakh are structured by connection category (Domestic (Residential), Commercial, Industrial and Agriculture) as shown in the tables above, sourced from Power Development Department, Ladakh (JERC)'s published tariff schedule effective 1 April 2025.
How do I calculate my Ladakh electricity bill online?
Use our dedicated LPDD bill calculator — enter your units consumed and connection type for an itemised, slab-by-slab estimate including fixed charges and electricity duty.
Why is my Ladakh electricity bill higher than the energy charges alone?
In addition to per-unit slab rates (energy charges), your bill includes other components such as fixed/demand charges, meter rent and electricity duty (tax).
How often are these electricity tariff rates updated?
Electricity tariff rates in India are typically revised periodically by the respective State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC). We update our tariff data as soon as new orders are verified — see the "last verified" date on each category card above.
What is the price of 1 unit of electricity in Ladakh?
The rate for the first slab of Domestic electricity in Ladakh is ₹2.00 per unit. This rate may increase as consumption moves into higher slabs — see the Domestic (Residential) table above for the full slab structure.
Does LPDD offer a separate tariff for Commercial or Industrial connections?
Yes — see the Commercial, Industrial and Agriculture categories above for their own slab rates and fixed charges, distinct from the Domestic tariff.