Jammu & Kashmir

District-Level Data & Statistics

Population
1.2 Crore
1.0% of India
Districts
22
Area
54,111 km²
Literacy Rate
56.1%
National: 63.0%
Sex Ratio
892
National: 943

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 56.1%, below the national average of 63.0%. With a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males, it is below the national figure of 943.

Demographics

IndicatorStateNational
Population Density227 /km²▼379 /km²
Sex Ratio892▼943
Literacy Rate56.1%▼63.0%
SC Population7.5%▼16.6%
ST Population10.4%▲8.7%
Worker Participation34.2%▼39.8%

Health & Development

IndicatorStateNational
Child Stunting26.1%▼33.2%
Child Wasting19.2%▲18.4%
Underweight Children21.1%▼29.1%
Child Anaemia73.2%▲65.2%
Women Anaemia66.9%▲55.3%
Full Vaccination87.1%▲77.4%
Institutional Delivery91.7%▲88.5%
Improved Sanitation73.8%▲72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel63.3%▲54.6%
Health Insurance11.3%▼41.3%
Safe Drinking Water90.4%▼93.6%
Electricity Access98.9%▲97.0%

Women & Gender

IndicatorStateNational
Child Marriage4.8%▼20.6%
Teen Pregnancy1.6%▼6.6%
Female Literacy Gap17.7%▲14.1%
Female Work Gap27.5%▲23.9%

Economy & Infrastructure

IndicatorStateNational
MSME Density48.5 per 1k pop▲42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)30.8k▼61.7k
Manufacturing Share23.2%▼24.9%

Governance

IndicatorStateNational
Pending Cases2235 per lakh▼3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)16.3%▼35.5%
Monthly Disposal Ratio0.65▼0.81

Safety & Crime

IndicatorStateNational
SC/ST Atrocities1.0 per lakh▼17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence0.0 per lakh▼12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)15.8 per lakh▼89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime16.8 per lakh▼55.7 per lakh

Climate Vulnerability

IndicatorStateNational
Climate Vulnerability Index0.58▲0.56

District Rankings

Underweight Children

Highest
1. Shupiyan33.5%
2. Rajauri32.4%
3. Udhampur31.9%
4. Anantnag28.3%
5. Kathua25.9%
Lowest
1. Srinagar15.8%
2. Samba15.5%
3. Kulgam15.3%
4. Doda15.2%
5. Riasi11.7%

Electricity Access

Highest
1. Rajauri100.0%
2. Srinagar100.0%
3. Jammu100.0%
4. Udhampur99.9%
5. Riasi99.9%
Lowest
1. Bandipura99.0%
2. Anantnag98.7%
3. Baramula98.7%
4. Ramban97.4%
5. Kishtwar88.8%

Small Business Density

Highest
1. Ganderbal87.3
2. Srinagar73.4
3. Badgam66.2
4. Pulwama64.2
5. Shupiyan58.0
Lowest
1. Riasi35.3
2. Kupwara34.3
3. Udhampur31.5
4. Rajauri26.5
5. Punch26.2

All Districts

22 districts
DistrictPopulationLiteracy %Sex RatioDensity /km²
Jammu15,29,95874.3%880644
Srinagar12,36,82960.5%9004,352
Anantnag10,78,69250.6%927391
Baramula10,08,03954.1%885492
Kupwara8,70,35450.5%835319
Badgam7,53,74544.5%894611
Rajauri6,42,41556.7%860247
Kathua6,16,43563.1%890250
Pulwama5,60,44052.5%912630
Udhampur5,54,98558.1%870247
Punch4,76,83554.9%893113
Kulgam4,24,48349.3%951448
Doda4,09,93653.4%919175
Bandipura3,92,23247.4%88997
Samba3,18,89871.5%886349
Riasi3,14,66747.8%890165
Ganderbal2,97,44648.2%874186
Ramban2,83,71343.7%902218
Shupiyan2,66,21551.3%951353
Kishtwar2,30,69646.6%92029
Mirpur00.0%00
Muzaffarabad00.0%00
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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 74.3%, compared to the state average of 56.1%.

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

Census 2011NFHS-5 (2019–21)NJDG (2024)CVI (2021)Ag Census 2015–16Udyam/MSME (2026)NCRB SLL (2022)eRaktKosh (2024)GOBARdhan (2026)Town Amenities (2011)
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