Jammu
District in JAMMU & KASHMIR
Jammu District of JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 15,29,958 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,13,821 are males while 7,16,137 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 15,29,958
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 74.32%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 880
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.94% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 795 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 880.
Total Children
1,67,363
10.94% of population
Boys
93,242
55.7%
Girls
74,121
44.3%
Child Sex Ratio
795
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Jammu stands at 880 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 89.08% while female literacy is at 77.13%, showing a gender gap of 11.95%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 24.71% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 4.52% of total population in Jammu.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 15,29,958, 5,08,622 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 33.24% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 80.68% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 19.32% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 4,10,344
- Marginal Workers
- 98,278
- Non-Workers
- 10,21,336
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 8,13,821 males (53.2%) and 7,16,137 females (46.8%) out of 15,29,958 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 11,37,135 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 89.08%, Female 77.13%, Overall %. Gender gap is 12.0%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Jammu district in JAMMU & KASHMIR?
Jammu district in JAMMU & KASHMIR has a total population of 15,29,958 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,13,821 males and 7,16,137 females.
What is the literacy rate of Jammu district?
The overall literacy rate of Jammu district is N/A%. Male literacy is 89.08% and female literacy is 77.13%.
What is the sex ratio in Jammu district?
The sex ratio in Jammu district is 880 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Jammu district?
Jammu district has 1,67,363 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 93,242 are boys and 74,121 are girls. The child sex ratio is 795 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Jammu district?
Out of the total population of 15,29,958, 5,08,622 people (33.2%) are engaged in work activities in Jammu district.