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★ District of Jammu And Kashmir ★

Ganderbal

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Area · — km²
Population · 2,97,446
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About the district

Ganderbal — district of Jammu And Kashmir

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

District at a glance

About Ganderbal

Gateway to Ladakh with stunning alpine meadows, pristine lakes, and adventure tourism.

District HQ
Ganderbal

Must-visit places in Ganderbal

lake

Nagin Lake

High-altitude alpine lake surrounded by snow-capped peaks and verdant meadows.

  • lake
    Harwan Lake

    Scenic glacial lake offering pristine waters and stunning mountain vistas.

  • hill
    Sonamarg

    Popular hill station and trekking base with golden meadows and glacier access.

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Then & Now

Ganderbal district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
2,30,786
Census 2011 baseline
+21.3%
Population · 2026
2,79,983
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
35,251
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
41,560
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 · 139 villages

Ganderbal 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
1,23,040Census 2011
Female population
1,07,746Census 2011
Sex ratio
876 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
35,251Census 2011
SC population
85Census 2011
ST population
47,313Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
2,79,983+21.3%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
41,560RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
77,636Census 2011
Cultivators
4,736Census 2011
Agri labourers
4,826Census 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 Ganderbal district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
22 of 139 villages have notable places mapped · 16%
  • Shop· 10
  • Temple· 7
  • Bus stop· 7
  • High school· 5
  • Hospital· 5
  • Mosque· 5
  • School· 4
  • Bank· 3
  • College· 2
  • Restaurant· 2
  • Fuel· 2
  • Police· 2
  • ATM· 2
  • PHC· 1
  • Market· 1
  • Park· 1
  • Pharmacy· 1

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

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All 6 mandals of Ganderbal

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139 villages · 126 GPs
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Top villages in Ganderbal

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Ganderbal

How many mandals and villages are in Ganderbal district?

Ganderbal district has 6 mandals and 139 revenue villages across 126 gram panchayats in Jammu And Kashmir.

Where is the headquarters of Ganderbal district?

The district headquarters of Ganderbal is —.

What is the pincode of Ganderbal district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Ganderbal fall under?

Ganderbal district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Ganderbal district?

Ganderbal district had a population of 2,97,446 per the 2011 Census, across 139 villages.

When was Ganderbal district formed?

Ganderbal district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Ganderbal district?

Major rivers in Ganderbal 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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