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 54,111 sq 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
Indicator
State
National
Population Density
227 /km²
▼
379 /km²
Sex Ratio
892
▼
943
Literacy Rate
56.1%
▼
63.0%
SC Population
7.5%
▼
16.6%
ST Population
10.4%
▲
8.7%
Worker Participation
34.2%
▼
39.8%
Health & Development
Indicator
State
National
Child Stunting
26.1%
▼
33.2%
Child Wasting
19.2%
▲
18.4%
Underweight Children
21.1%
▼
29.1%
Child Anaemia
73.2%
▲
65.2%
Women Anaemia
66.9%
▲
55.3%
Full Vaccination
87.1%
▲
77.4%
Institutional Delivery
91.7%
▲
88.5%
Improved Sanitation
73.8%
▲
72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel
63.3%
▲
54.6%
Health Insurance
11.3%
▼
41.3%
Safe Drinking Water
90.4%
▼
93.6%
Electricity Access
98.9%
▲
97.0%
Women & Gender
Indicator
State
National
Child Marriage
4.8%
▼
20.6%
Teen Pregnancy
1.6%
▼
6.6%
Female Literacy Gap
0.2%
▲
0.1%
Female Work Gap
0.3%
▲
0.2%
Economy & Infrastructure
Indicator
State
National
MSME Density
48.5 per 1k pop
▲
42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)
30.8k
▼
61.7k
Manufacturing Share
23.2%
▼
24.9%
Governance
Indicator
State
National
Pending Cases
2235 per lakh
▼
3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)
0.2%
▼
0.4%
Monthly Disposal Ratio
0.65
▼
0.81
Safety & Crime
Indicator
State
National
SC/ST Atrocities
1.0 per lakh
▼
17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence
0.0 per lakh
▼
12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)
15.8 per lakh
▼
89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime
16.8 per lakh
▼
55.7 per lakh
Climate Vulnerability
Indicator
State
National
Climate Vulnerability Index
0.58
▲
0.56
District Rankings
Underweight Children
Highest
1. Shupiyan
33.5%
2. Rajauri
32.4%
3. Udhampur
31.9%
4. Anantnag
28.3%
5. Kathua
25.9%
Lowest
1. Srinagar
15.8%
2. Samba
15.5%
3. Kulgam
15.3%
4. Doda
15.2%
5. Riasi
11.7%
Electricity Access
Highest
1. Rajauri
100.0%
2. Srinagar
100.0%
3. Jammu
100.0%
4. Udhampur
99.9%
5. Riasi
99.9%
Lowest
1. Bandipura
99.0%
2. Anantnag
98.7%
3. Baramula
98.7%
4. Ramban
97.4%
5. Kishtwar
88.8%
Small Business Density
Highest
1. Ganderbal
87.3
2. Srinagar
73.4
3. Badgam
66.2
4. Pulwama
64.2
5. Shupiyan
58.0
Lowest
1. Riasi
35.3
2. Kupwara
34.3
3. Udhampur
31.5
4. Rajauri
26.5
5. Punch
26.2
All Districts
22 of 22
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jammu | 15,29,958 | 74.3% | 880 | 644 |
| Srinagar | 12,36,829 | 60.5% | 900 | 4,352 |
| Anantnag | 10,78,692 | 50.6% | 927 | 391 |
| Baramula | 10,08,039 | 54.1% | 885 | 492 |
| Kupwara | 8,70,354 | 50.5% | 835 | 319 |
| Badgam | 7,53,745 | 44.5% | 894 | 611 |
| Rajauri | 6,42,415 | 56.7% | 860 | 247 |
| Kathua | 6,16,435 | 63.1% | 890 | 250 |
| Pulwama | 5,60,440 | 52.5% | 912 | 630 |
| Udhampur | 5,54,985 | 58.1% | 870 | 247 |
| Punch | 4,76,835 | 54.9% | 893 | 113 |
| Kulgam | 4,24,483 | 49.3% | 951 | 448 |
| Doda | 4,09,936 | 53.4% | 919 | 175 |
| Bandipura | 3,92,232 | 47.4% | 889 | 97 |
| Samba | 3,18,898 | 71.5% | 886 | 349 |
| Riasi | 3,14,667 | 47.8% | 890 | 165 |
| Ganderbal | 2,97,446 | 48.2% | 874 | 186 |
| Ramban | 2,83,713 | 43.7% | 902 | 218 |
| Shupiyan | 2,66,215 | 51.3% | 951 | 353 |
| Kishtwar | 2,30,696 | 46.6% | 920 | 29 |
| Mirpur | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 |
| Muzaffarabad | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 |
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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 2011
NFHS-5 (2019–21)
NJDG (2024)
CVI (2021)
Ag Census 2015–16
Udyam/MSME (2026)
NCRB SLL (2022)
eRaktKosh (2024)
GOBARdhan (2026)
Town Amenities (2011)