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★ District of Jammu And Kashmir ★

Poonch

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Area · — km²
Population · 4,76,835
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Poonch — district of Jammu And Kashmir

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

District at a glance

About Poonch

Mountain terrain, scenic beauty, and significant role in Indo-Pakistani wars and border disputes.

District HQ
Poonch

Must-visit places in Poonch

fort

Surankote Fort

Historic fort perched on a hilltop, strategically important during various conflicts.

  • urban
    Poonch City

    District headquarters known for its picturesque location amid mountains and meadows.

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Then & Now

Poonch district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
4,37,768
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
5,16,135
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
82,968
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
97,821
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 · 178 villages

Poonch 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
2,29,555Census 2011
Female population
2,08,213Census 2011
Sex ratio
907 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
82,968Census 2011
SC population
278Census 2011
ST population
1,70,605Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
5,16,135+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
97,821RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
1,46,957Census 2011
Cultivators
17,271Census 2011
Agri labourers
5,538Census 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 Poonch district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

12 places mapped
Coverage
6 of 178 villages have notable places mapped · 3%
  • Hospital· 5
  • Temple· 4
  • PHC· 1
  • Bus stop· 1
  • Police· 1

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

Browse by mandal

All 6 mandals of Poonch

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178 villages · 229 GPs
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Top villages in Poonch

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Poonch

How many mandals and villages are in Poonch district?

Poonch district has 6 mandals and 178 revenue villages across 229 gram panchayats in Jammu And Kashmir.

Where is the headquarters of Poonch district?

The district headquarters of Poonch is —.

What is the pincode of Poonch district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Poonch fall under?

Poonch district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Poonch district?

Poonch district had a population of 4,76,835 per the 2011 Census, across 178 villages.

When was Poonch district formed?

Poonch district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Poonch district?

Major rivers in Poonch 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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Districts near Poonch

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