Jammu & Kashmir Statistics
Aggregated Census 2011 Data for the State
Jammu & Kashmir has a total population of 1,25,41,302 as per the 2011 Census. The state is divided into 23 districts. The census reveals that 27.38% of the population lives in urban areas while 72.62% resides in rural villages.
- Total Population
- 1,25,41,302
- Avg Literacy Rate
- 67.16%
- Avg Sex Ratio
- 889
- Urban / Rural
- 27.4% / 72.6%
Demographic Profile
The average literacy rate in Jammu & Kashmir is 67.16%. The gender ratio stands at 889 females per 1000 males.
The Scheduled Caste population in Jammu & Kashmir is 9,24,991, while Scheduled Tribes account for 14,93,299.
Workforce breakdown
In terms of workforce, Jammu & Kashmir has 43,22,713 total workers, with 61.17% being Main Workers.
- Main Workers
- 26,44,149
- Marginal Workers
- 16,78,564
- Non-Workers
- 82,18,589
Districts in Jammu & Kashmir (23)
Jammu
#Population: 15,29,958
Literacy: 74.32%
Srinagar
#Population: 12,36,829
Literacy: 60.52%
Anantnag
#Population: 10,78,692
Literacy: 50.57%
Baramula
#Population: 10,08,039
Literacy: 54.08%
Kupwara
#Population: 8,70,354
Literacy: 50.51%
Badgam
#Population: 7,53,745
Literacy: 44.53%
Rajouri
#Population: 6,42,415
Literacy: 56.68%
Kathua
#Population: 6,16,435
Literacy: 63.14%
Pulwama
#Population: 5,60,440
Literacy: 52.45%
Udhampur
#Population: 5,54,985
Literacy: 58.08%
Punch
#Population: 4,76,835
Literacy: 54.89%
Kulgam
#Population: 4,24,483
Literacy: 49.26%
Doda
#Population: 4,09,936
Literacy: 53.44%
Bandipore
#Population: 3,92,232
Literacy: 47.42%
Samba
#Population: 3,18,898
Literacy: 71.54%
Reasi
#Population: 3,14,667
Literacy: 47.84%
Ganderbal
#Population: 2,97,446
Literacy: 48.17%
Ramban
#Population: 2,83,713
Literacy: 43.73%
Shupiyan
#Population: 2,66,215
Literacy: 51.27%
Kishtwar
#Population: 2,30,696
Literacy: 46.6%
Kargil
#Population: 1,40,802
Literacy: 61.25%
Leh(Ladakh)
#Population: 1,33,487
Literacy: 70.25%
Leh(Ladakh)
#Population: 1,33,487
Literacy: 77.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Jammu & Kashmir according to Census 2011?
As per the Census 2011, Jammu & Kashmir has a total population of 1,25,41,302. Out of this, 66,40,662 are males and 59,00,640 are females.
What is the literacy rate of Jammu & Kashmir?
The literacy rate of Jammu & Kashmir is 67.16% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at N/A% while female literacy is N/A%.
How many districts are there in Jammu & Kashmir?
Jammu & Kashmir has 23 districts as per the administrative divisions during Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Jammu & Kashmir?
The sex ratio of Jammu & Kashmir is 889 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.