Jammu
Jammu is a district and city located in Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory of India. This article provides an in depth look at Jammu district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Tehsil or sub-districts.
Jammu District overview
Jammu is Town in Jammu & Kashmir serves as administrative headquarter of Jammu district. Total area of Jammu District is 2,342 km² including 2,090 km² rural area and 252 km² urban area. There are 4 Tehsils part of Jammu District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Jammu District, Jammu has 852 villages.
Jammu is the largest tehsil in Jammu district by area covering 1069.72 km2 and Bishnah is the smallest tehsil in Jammu district by area covering 158.18 km2. Jammu is the largest tehsil by population while Bishnah is the smallest tehsil by population in Jammu district.
Population of Jammu District
As of the 2011 census, Jammu district has a population of approximately 1,529,958 peoples which is divided into urban population of 765,013 and rular population of 764,945. The population density in Jammu region is about 653.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 813,821 | 716,137 | 1,529,958 |
| Rural | 401,603 | 363,342 | 764,945 |
| Urban | 412,218 | 352,795 | 765,013 |
Households of Jammu District
There are about 314,199 houses in the district, including 154,908 urban houses and 159,291 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.87 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 314,199 |
| Rural | 159,291 |
| Urban | 154,908 |
List Of Tehsil in Jammu District
Jammu district is divided into several Tehsils or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 4 tehsils in Jammu district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Tehsil in Jammu:
| Tehsil | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Akhnoor | 969.5 | 250,446 |
| Bishnah | 158.2 | 111,438 |
| Jammu | 1,069.7 | 970,335 |
| Ranbir Singh Pora | 245.3 | 197,739 |
Frequently Asked Question About Jammu District
How many villages are there in Jammu district ?
There are 852 villages in the Jammu district.
What is the population of Jammu district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Jammu district is 1,529,958
How many town or city are there in Jammu district ?
There are 20 town or city in the Jammu district.
How many Tehsil in Jammu district ?
There are 4 Tehsil in Jammu district.
Which is the largest Tehsil in Jammu district
Jammu is the largest Tehsil in Jammu district.
Which is the smallest Tehsil in Jammu district ?
Bishnah is the smallest Tehsil in Jammu district.
Which is the most populated Tehsil in Jammu district ?
Jammu is the most populated Tehsil in Jammu district.
Which is the least populated Tehsil in Jammu district ?
Bishnah is the most least populated Tehsil in Jammu district.