Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir is Union Territory located in the Eastern region of India. This article provides infomation about Jammu & Kashmir's overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its sub-districts.
Jammu & Kashmir Overview
Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory is established on October 31, 2019 and the capital of Jammu & Kashmir is Srinagar(summer) & Jammu(winter). Total area of Jammu & Kashmir is 222,236 km² including 220,990 km² rural area and 1,246 km² urban area. Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi, Urdu and English are the official language of Jammu & Kashmir, which is spoken by the majority of the population. As per ISO 3166-2:IN standard, The ISO code of Jammu & Kashmir is IN-JK.
Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory is further divided in to districts for administrative purposes. Leh is the largest district of Jammu & Kashmir which covers area of 45110 km² while Ganderbal is the smallest district of Jammu & Kashmir which covers area of 259 km². Jammu is the most populated whereas Leh is the least populous district in Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory.
Population of Jammu & Kashmir
As of the 2011 census, Jammu & Kashmir has a population of approximately 12,541,302 peoples which is divided into urban population of 3,433,242 and rular population of 9,108,060. The population density in Jammu & Kashmir region is about 124 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,640,662 | 5,900,640 | 12,541,302 |
| Rural | 4,774,477 | 4,333,583 | 9,108,060 |
| Urban | 1,866,185 | 1,567,057 | 3,433,242 |
Household in Jammu & Kashmir
There are about 2,119,718 houses in the district, including 566,285 urban houses and 1,553,433 rural houses. The average household size is about 6 people per house.
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 2,119,718 |
| Rural | 1,553,433 |
| Urban | 566,285 |
List Of District in Jammu & Kashmir
As per 2011 stats, there are 22 districts in Jammu & Kashmir. Here is the list of all Jammu & Kashmir districts along with area & population information.
| District | Area (km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Anantnag | 3,574 | 1,078,692 |
| Badgam | 1,361 | 753,745 |
| Bandipore | 345 | 392,232 |
| Baramula | 4,243 | 1,008,039 |
| Doda | 8,912 | 409,936 |
| Ganderbal | 259 | 297,446 |
| Jammu | 2,342 | 1,529,958 |
| Kargil | 14,036 | 140,802 |
| Kathua | 2,502 | 616,435 |
| Kishtwar | 1,644 | 230,696 |
| Kulgam | 410 | 424,483 |
| Kupwara | 2,379 | 870,354 |
| Leh | 45,110 | 133,487 |
| Pulwama | 1,086 | 560,440 |
| Punch | 1,674 | 476,835 |
| Rajouri | 2,630 | 642,415 |
| Ramban | 1,329 | 283,713 |
| Reasi | 1,719 | 314,667 |
| Samba | 904 | 318,898 |
| Shupiyan | 312 | 266,215 |
| Srinagar | 1,979 | 1,236,829 |
| Udhampur | 2,637 | 554,985 |
Frequently Asked Question About Jammu & Kashmir
How many villages are there in Jammu & Kashmir ?
There are 6553 villages in the Jammu & Kashmir.
What is the population of Jammu & Kashmir ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Jammu & Kashmir is 12,541,302
How many town or city are there in Jammu & Kashmir ?
There are 122 town or city in the Jammu & Kashmir.
How many district in Jammu & Kashmir ?
There are 22 district in Jammu & Kashmir .
Which is the largest district in Jammu & Kashmir
Leh is the largest district in Jammu & Kashmir .
Which is the smallest district in Jammu & Kashmir ?
Ganderbal is the smallest district in Jammu & Kashmir.
Which is the most populated district in Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu is the most populated district in Jammu & Kashmir .
Which is the least populated district in Jammu & Kashmir ?
Leh is the least populated district in Jammu & Kashmir.