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★ District of Jammu And Kashmir ★

Bandipora

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Area · — km²
Population · 3,92,232
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Bandipora — district of Jammu And Kashmir

Bandipora is a district in Jammu And Kashmir. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Bandipora

Alpine meadows, apple orchards, and gateway to Kashmir Valley's northern region.

District HQ
Bandipora

Must-visit places in Bandipora

waterfall

Aharbal Waterfall

A scenic waterfall in the Aharbal area, a popular trekking and picnic destination.

  • lake
    Wular Lake

    Kashmir's largest freshwater lake, important for biodiversity and migratory birds.

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Then & Now

Bandipora district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
3,16,077
Census 2011 baseline
+14.9%
Population · 2026
3,63,079
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
47,443
Census 2011 baseline
+7.8%
Households · 2026
51,166
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 125 villages

Bandipora district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
1,65,524Census 2011
Female population
1,50,553Census 2011
Sex ratio
910 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
47,443Census 2011
SC population
64Census 2011
ST population
72,199Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
3,63,079+14.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
51,166RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
1,18,459Census 2011
Cultivators
10,005Census 2011
Agri labourers
8,320Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
75.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
3,04,250 / 3,36,49890% complete
SBM-G toilets
51,246Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Bandipora district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

46 places mapped
Coverage
14 of 125 villages have notable places mapped · 11%
  • Hospital· 11
  • Mosque· 7
  • Shop· 5
  • Fuel· 4
  • Restaurant· 4
  • Bus stop· 3
  • Bank· 3
  • PHC· 2
  • College· 2
  • Park· 1
  • Monument· 1
  • Railway· 1
  • Market· 1
  • ATM· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Bandipora district.

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All 7 mandals of Bandipora

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125 villages · 151 GPs
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Top villages in Bandipora

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Bandipora

How many mandals and villages are in Bandipora district?

Bandipora district has 7 mandals and 125 revenue villages across 151 gram panchayats in Jammu And Kashmir.

Where is the headquarters of Bandipora district?

The district headquarters of Bandipora is —.

What is the pincode of Bandipora district?

Bandipora district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Bandipora may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Bandipora fall under?

Bandipora district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Bandipora district?

Bandipora district had a population of 3,92,232 per the 2011 Census, across 125 villages.

When was Bandipora district formed?

Bandipora district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Bandipora district?

Major rivers in Bandipora district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Bandipora

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