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.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anantnag | 3,574 | 10,78,692 | 302 |
| 2 | Badgam | 1,361 | 7,53,745 | 554 |
| 3 | Bandipore | 345 | 3,92,232 | 1137 |
| 4 | Baramula | 4,243 | 10,08,039 | 238 |
| 5 | Doda | 8,912 | 4,09,936 | 46 |
| 6 | Ganderbal | 259 | 2,97,446 | 1148 |
| 7 | Jammu | 2,342 | 15,29,958 | 653 |
| 8 | Kargil | 14,036 | 1,40,802 | 10 |
| 9 | Kathua | 2,502 | 6,16,435 | 246 |
| 10 | Kishtwar | 1,644 | 2,30,696 | 140 |
| 11 | Kulgam | 410 | 4,24,483 | 1035 |
| 12 | Kupwara | 2,379 | 8,70,354 | 366 |
| 13 | Leh | 45,110 | 1,33,487 | 3 |
| 14 | Pulwama | 1,086 | 5,60,440 | 516 |
| 15 | Punch | 1,674 | 4,76,835 | 285 |
| 16 | Rajouri | 2,630 | 6,42,415 | 244 |
| 17 | Ramban | 1,329 | 2,83,713 | 213 |
| 18 | Reasi | 1,719 | 3,14,667 | 183 |
| 19 | Samba | 904 | 3,18,898 | 353 |
| 20 | Shupiyan | 312 | 2,66,215 | 853 |
| 21 | Srinagar | 1,979 | 12,36,829 | 625 |
| 22 | Udhampur | 2,637 | 5,54,985 | 210 |
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 |