Jammu & Kashmir
District-Level Data & Statistics
- Population
- 1.2 Crore
- 1.0% of India
- Districts
- 22
- Avg 5.6 Lakh each
- Area
- 54,111 km²
- 227 people /km²
- Literacy Rate
- 67.0%
- India: 72.9%
- Sex Ratio
- 892
- India: 943
- Rank
- 20th
- of 36 by population
Jammu & Kashmir is India's 20th most populous state with a population of 1.2 Crore spread across 22 districts covering 54,111sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 67.0%, below the national average of 72.9%. With a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males, it is below the national figure of 943.
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Jammu & Kashmir · district average 84.3%, 28th of 36 states
All 20 on the map →MSME Density in Jammu & Kashmir · district average 48.5 per 1,000 people, 14th of 36 states
Women Literacy in Jammu & Kashmir · district average 75.0%, 24th of 36 states
All 20 on the map →Health Insurance in Jammu & Kashmir · district average 11.3%, 35th of 36 states
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All Districts
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jammu | 15,29,958 | 83.5% | 880 | 644 |
| Srinagar | 12,36,829 | 69.4% | 900 | 4,352 |
| Anantnag | 10,78,692 | 62.7% | 927 | 391 |
| Baramula | 10,08,039 | 64.6% | 885 | 492 |
| Kupwara | 8,70,354 | 64.5% | 835 | 319 |
| Badgam | 7,53,745 | 56.1% | 894 | 611 |
| Rajauri | 6,42,415 | 68.2% | 860 | 247 |
| Kathua | 6,16,435 | 73.1% | 890 | 250 |
| Pulwama | 5,60,440 | 63.5% | 912 | 630 |
| Udhampur | 5,54,985 | 68.5% | 870 | 247 |
| Punch | 4,76,835 | 66.7% | 893 | 113 |
| Kulgam | 4,24,483 | 59.2% | 951 | 448 |
| Doda | 4,09,936 | 64.7% | 919 | 175 |
| Bandipura | 3,92,232 | 56.3% | 889 | 97 |
| Samba | 3,18,898 | 81.4% | 886 | 349 |
| Riasi | 3,14,667 | 58.2% | 890 | 165 |
| Ganderbal | 2,97,446 | 58.0% | 874 | 186 |
| Ramban | 2,83,713 | 54.3% | 902 | 218 |
| Shupiyan | 2,66,215 | 60.8% | 951 | 353 |
| Kishtwar | 2,30,696 | 56.2% | 920 | 29 |
| Mirpur | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 |
| Muzaffarabad | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Jammu & Kashmir?
Jammu & Kashmir has a population of 1.2 Crore according to the Census 2011, making it India's 20th most populous state. The population is spread across 22 districts.
How many districts are in Jammu & Kashmir?
Jammu & Kashmir has 22 districts covering a total area of 54,111 sq km.
Which district in Jammu & Kashmir has the highest literacy rate?
Jammu has the highest literacy rate in Jammu & Kashmir at 83.5%, compared to the state average of 67.0%.
What is Jammu & Kashmir's sex ratio?
Jammu & Kashmir has a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males, which is below the national average of 943.
Data Sources
Each indicator keeps its own source and vintage. How they are crosswalked onto one district geography is on the methodology page, with the per-source limits on the caveats page.