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Kishtwar

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Area · — km²
Population · 2,30,696
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About the district

Kishtwar — district of Jammu And Kashmir

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

District at a glance

About Kishtwar

High-altitude trekking, pristine alpine lakes, and stunning mountain landscapes in the Himalayas.

District HQ
Kishtwar

Must-visit places in Kishtwar

park

Kishtwar National Park

Protected area known for high-altitude wildlife, snow leopards, and alpine meadows.

  • lake
    Suhag Nag Lake

    Scenic high-altitude glacial lake surrounded by snow-capped peaks and alpine terrain.

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Then & Now

Kishtwar district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
2,15,831
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
2,54,459
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
42,499
Census 2011 baseline
+17.6%
Households · 2026
49,985
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 · 156 villages

Kishtwar 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
1,11,986Census 2011
Female population
1,03,845Census 2011
Sex ratio
927 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
42,499Census 2011
SC population
14,020Census 2011
ST population
38,069Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
2,54,459+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
49,985RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
78,096Census 2011
Cultivators
19,176Census 2011
Agri labourers
3,566Census 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 Kishtwar district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

35 places mapped
Coverage
9 of 156 villages have notable places mapped · 6%
  • Temple· 18
  • Hospital· 5
  • Bus stop· 2
  • Restaurant· 2
  • Mosque· 2
  • PHC· 1
  • High school· 1
  • Railway· 1
  • Shop· 1
  • Bank· 1
  • Park· 1

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

Browse by mandal

All 11 mandals of Kishtwar

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156 villages · 136 GPs
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Top villages in Kishtwar

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kishtwar

How many mandals and villages are in Kishtwar district?

Kishtwar district has 11 mandals and 156 revenue villages across 136 gram panchayats in Jammu And Kashmir.

Where is the headquarters of Kishtwar district?

The district headquarters of Kishtwar is —.

What is the pincode of Kishtwar district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Kishtwar fall under?

Kishtwar district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Kishtwar district?

Kishtwar district had a population of 2,30,696 per the 2011 Census, across 156 villages.

When was Kishtwar district formed?

Kishtwar district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Kishtwar district?

Major rivers in Kishtwar 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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