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★ District of Jammu And Kashmir ★

Jammu

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Area · — km²
Population · 15,29,958
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Jammu — district of Jammu And Kashmir

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

District at a glance

About Jammu

Winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir, known for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage and Hindu temples.

District HQ
Jammu

Must-visit places in Jammu

temple

Vaishno Devi Temple

Ancient hilltop shrine dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi, one of India's most visited pilgrimage sites.

  • temple
    Raghunath Temple

    Historic temple complex in Jammu city dedicated to Lord Rama, built in the 19th century.

  • lake
    Bhadarwah Lake

    Scenic freshwater lake surrounded by mountains in the Bhadarwah valley region.

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Then & Now

Jammu district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
7,54,604
Census 2011 baseline
+18.2%
Population · 2026
8,91,940
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,57,154
Census 2011 baseline
+16.2%
Households · 2026
1,82,619
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 · 915 villages

Jammu 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
3,96,163Census 2011
Female population
3,58,441Census 2011
Sex ratio
905 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,57,154Census 2011
SC population
2,63,950Census 2011
ST population
46,902Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
8,91,940+18.2%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,82,619RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
2,33,808Census 2011
Cultivators
44,244Census 2011
Agri labourers
14,468Census 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 Jammu district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
23 of 915 villages have notable places mapped · 3%
  • Hospital· 28
  • PHC· 13
  • Temple· 9
  • School· 5
  • College· 3
  • High school· 2

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

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All 21 mandals of Jammu

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915 villages · 305 GPs
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Top villages in Jammu

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Jammu

How many mandals and villages are in Jammu district?

Jammu district has 21 mandals and 915 revenue villages across 305 gram panchayats in Jammu And Kashmir.

Where is the headquarters of Jammu district?

The district headquarters of Jammu is —.

What is the pincode of Jammu district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Jammu fall under?

Jammu district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Jammu district?

Jammu district had a population of 15,29,958 per the 2011 Census, across 915 villages.

When was Jammu district formed?

Jammu district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Jammu district?

Major rivers in Jammu 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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