Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu & Kashmir is an Indian State located in the Northern region of India. Jammu & Kashmir state is established on 26-Oct-1947. Jammu & Kashmir is known for its snowy mountains and scenic landscapes. It's where you can find the stunning Dal Lake in Srinagar and enjoy thrilling adventures like skiing and trekking. Jammu & Kashmir is also famous for its delicious apples and warm woolen shawls, making it a magical and inviting place! The major cities of Jammu & Kashmir include Srinagar, Jammu, Anantnag, Baramulla, Udhampur etc., while the largest city in the state is Srinagar.

As per the 2011 Census, the total area of Jammu & Kashmir is 2,22,236 km², including 2,20,990.10 km² of rural area and 1,245.90 km² of urban area. Dogri, Kashmiri, Ladakhi, Urdu are the main languages spoken in Jammu & Kashmir. Jammu & Kashmir has a sex ratio of approximately 888 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of Jammu & Kashmir is IN-JK.

List of Districts of Jammu & Kashmir

For administrative purposes, Jammu & Kashmir state is further divided into districts. As per the 2011 Census, there are 22 districts in Jammu & Kashmir. Here is the complete list of Jammu & Kashmir districts along with area and population details.

#DistrictArea (km²)Population (2011)Density (/km²)
1Anantnag3,57410,78,692302
2Badgam1,3617,53,745554
3Bandipore3453,92,2321137
4Baramula4,24310,08,039238
5Doda8,9124,09,93646
6Ganderbal2592,97,4461148
7Jammu2,34215,29,958653
8Kargil14,0361,40,80210
9Kathua2,5026,16,435246
10Kishtwar1,6442,30,696140
11Kulgam4104,24,4831035
12Kupwara2,3798,70,354366
13Leh45,1101,33,4873
14Pulwama1,0865,60,440516
15Punch1,6744,76,835285
16Rajouri2,6306,42,415244
17Ramban1,3292,83,713213
18Reasi1,7193,14,667183
19Samba9043,18,898353
20Shupiyan3122,66,215853
21Srinagar1,97912,36,829625
22Udhampur2,6375,54,985210

Largest & Smallest Districts

Leh(Ladakh) is the largest district in Jammu & Kashmir covering an area of 45110 km², while Ganderbal is the smallest district covering an area of 259 km². Jammu is the most populous, whereas Leh(Ladakh) is the least populous district in Jammu & Kashmir state.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest District Leh(Ladakh) Jammu
Smallest District Ganderbal Ganderbal

Population of Jammu & Kashmir

Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in Jammu & Kashmir State, based on the Census 2011 data:

  • Total population of Jammu & Kashmir State is 1,25,41,302, with around 66,40,662 males and 59,00,640 females.
  • About 91,08,060 people live in rural areas, including nearly 47,74,477 males and 43,33,583 females.
  • Approximately 34,33,242 people live in urban areas, including around 18,66,185 males and 15,67,057 females.

The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.

Particulars Rural Urban Total
Total Population 91,08,060 34,33,242 1,25,41,302
Male Population 47,74,477 18,66,185 66,40,662
Female Population 43,33,583 15,67,057 59,00,640

Households in Jammu & Kashmir

Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in Jammu & Kashmir State as per the Census 2011 data:

  • Total number of households in Jammu & Kashmir State is approximately 21,19,718.
  • Out of the total, around 15,53,433 households are located in rural areas.
  • Approximately 5,66,285 households are situated in urban areas.

The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.

Particulars Households
Rural Households 15,53,433
Urban Households 5,66,285
Total Households 21,19,718