Jammu

Jammu is a district in the Jammu & Kashmir State of India. Total area of Jammu is 2,342 km² including 2,089.87 km² rural area and 252.13 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Jammu has a population of 15,29,958 peoples, out of which urban population is 7,65,013 while rural population is 7,64,945. Jammu has a sex ratio of approximately 879 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 653 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,14,199 houses in the district, including 1,54,908 urban houses and 1,59,291 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 780 villages in jammu district.

The Jammu district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Jammu is the largest tehsil in jammu district by both area and population. Bishnah is the smallest tehsil in jammu district by both area and population. There are 4 tehsils in Jammu district. Here is the list of all Jammu Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Jammu District

Population of Jammu District

The population of Jammu offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Jammu, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Jammu. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.