Jammu and Kashmir - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Jammu and Kashmir is a state in India with 22 districts, 82 tehsils and 6553 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 12541302, sex ratio is 888.56% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 56.35%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
State at a Glance
Jammu and Kashmir
CapitalSrinagar (Summer), Jammu (Winter)
High CourtJammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
Area222236 sq km
State Code2
Census Year2011
Total Population
12541302
Sex Ratio
888.56%
Literacy Rate
56.35%
Districts
22
Villages
6553
Households
2119718
Administrative Overview of Jammu and Kashmir
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Country | India |
| Capital | Srinagar (Summer), Jammu (Winter) |
| High Court | Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court |
| Total Area | 222236 |
| Total Districts | 22 |
| Total Tehsils | 82 |
| Total Villages | 6553 |
| Total Households | 2119718 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Jammu and Kashmir - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 2018905 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 1084355 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 934550 |
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Religion Population in Jammu and Kashmir
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3566674 | 28.44% | |
| Muslim | 8567485 | 68.31% | |
| Sikh | 234848 | 1.87% | |
| Christian | 35631 | 0.28% | |
| Jain | 2490 | 0.02% | |
| Buddhist | 112584 | 0.90% |
Literacy Rate in Jammu and Kashmir
Workers in Jammu and Kashmir
Districts List in Jammu and Kashmir
| # | Districts Name | Population | Total Tehsils | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anantnag | 1078692 | 6 | 92.70% | 50.57% |
| 2 | Badgam | 753745 | 6 | 89.36% | 44.53% |
| 3 | Bandipore | 392232 | 3 | 88.86% | 47.42% |
| 4 | Baramula | 1008039 | 8 | 88.51% | 54.08% |
| 5 | Doda | 409936 | 4 | 91.88% | 53.44% |
| 6 | Ganderbal | 297446 | 3 | 87.40% | 48.17% |
| 7 | Jammu | 1529958 | 4 | 88.00% | 74.32% |
| 8 | Kargil | 140802 | 3 | 81.01% | 61.25% |
| 9 | Kathua | 616435 | 5 | 89.03% | 63.14% |
| 10 | Kishtwar | 230696 | 4 | 91.98% | 46.60% |
| 11 | Kulgam | 424483 | 3 | 95.06% | 49.26% |
| 12 | Kupwara | 870354 | 3 | 83.55% | 50.51% |
| 13 | Leh(Ladakh) | 133487 | 3 | 69.03% | 70.25% |
| 14 | Pulwama | 560440 | 4 | 91.23% | 52.45% |
| 15 | Punch | 476835 | 4 | 89.30% | 54.89% |
| 16 | Rajouri | 642415 | 7 | 86.02% | 56.68% |
| 17 | Ramban | 283713 | 2 | 90.24% | 43.73% |
| 18 | Reasi | 314667 | 2 | 89.03% | 47.84% |
| 19 | Samba | 318898 | 1 | 88.56% | 71.54% |
| 20 | Shupiyan | 266215 | 1 | 95.06% | 51.27% |
| 21 | Srinagar | 1236829 | 2 | 89.95% | 60.52% |
| 22 | Udhampur | 554985 | 4 | 87.00% | 58.08% |
ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Jammu and Kashmir state. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.
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