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★ District of Jammu And Kashmir ★

Budgam

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Area · — km²
Population · 7,53,745
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Budgam — district of Jammu And Kashmir

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

District at a glance

About Budgam

Gateway to Kashmir Valley with scenic beauty, Sufi shrines, and traditional crafts.

District HQ
Srinagar

Must-visit places in Budgam

historical

Hazratbal Shrine

Sacred Islamic shrine on Dal Lake believed to house a hair of Prophet Muhammad.

  • historical
    Chrar-e-Sharif

    Historic wooden shrine complex dedicated to Sufi saint Nund Rishi in Chadoora town.

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Then & Now

Budgam district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
5,80,755
Census 2011 baseline
+19.8%
Population · 2026
6,95,652
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
79,015
Census 2011 baseline
+14.0%
Households · 2026
90,112
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 · 509 villages

Budgam 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
3,03,999Census 2011
Female population
2,76,756Census 2011
Sex ratio
910 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
79,015Census 2011
SC population
86Census 2011
ST population
17,556Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
6,95,652+19.8%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
90,112RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
1,59,378Census 2011
Cultivators
28,354Census 2011
Agri labourers
9,467Census 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 Budgam district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
30 of 509 villages have notable places mapped · 6%
  • PHC· 20
  • Hospital· 18
  • School· 12
  • High school· 4
  • College· 4
  • Temple· 2

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

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All 9 mandals of Budgam

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509 villages · 296 GPs
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Top villages in Budgam

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Budgam

How many mandals and villages are in Budgam district?

Budgam district has 9 mandals and 509 revenue villages across 296 gram panchayats in Jammu And Kashmir.

Where is the headquarters of Budgam district?

The district headquarters of Budgam is —.

What is the pincode of Budgam district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Budgam fall under?

Budgam district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Budgam district?

Budgam district had a population of 7,53,745 per the 2011 Census, across 509 villages.

When was Budgam district formed?

Budgam district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Budgam district?

Major rivers in Budgam district: —.

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

By straight-line distance

Districts near Budgam

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