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★ District of Jammu And Kashmir ★

Kathua

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Area · — km²
Population · 6,16,435
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Kathua — district of Jammu And Kashmir

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

District at a glance

About Kathua

Gateway to Jammu and Kashmir with rich Himalayan landscapes and religious heritage.

District HQ
Kathua

Must-visit places in Kathua

temple

Mata Vaishno Devi Cave Temple

Sacred pilgrimage site dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi, located in the Shivalik Hills.

  • hill
    Panchal Valley

    Scenic valley region known for its natural beauty and agricultural landscape in Kathua.

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Then & Now

Kathua district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
5,22,917
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
6,16,690
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,00,959
Census 2011 baseline
+15.8%
Households · 2026
1,16,879
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 · 529 villages

Kathua 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
2,76,118Census 2011
Female population
2,46,799Census 2011
Sex ratio
894 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,00,959Census 2011
SC population
1,19,303Census 2011
ST population
51,997Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
6,16,690+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,16,879RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
1,71,270Census 2011
Cultivators
44,963Census 2011
Agri labourers
9,360Census 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 Kathua district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
29 of 529 villages have notable places mapped · 5%
  • PHC· 27
  • Hospital· 19
  • Temple· 9
  • School· 3
  • College· 1
  • High school· 1

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

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All 11 mandals of Kathua

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529 villages · 257 GPs
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Top villages in Kathua

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kathua

How many mandals and villages are in Kathua district?

Kathua district has 11 mandals and 529 revenue villages across 257 gram panchayats in Jammu And Kashmir.

Where is the headquarters of Kathua district?

The district headquarters of Kathua is —.

What is the pincode of Kathua district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Kathua fall under?

Kathua district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Kathua district?

Kathua district had a population of 6,16,435 per the 2011 Census, across 529 villages.

When was Kathua district formed?

Kathua district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Kathua district?

Major rivers in Kathua 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 Kathua

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