Jammu and Kashmir Census

The population of Jammu and Kashmir, according to the 2011 census, was a little more than 1.2 crore/12 million, making it the 19th most populous state in India. The density of population per sq km is well below the national average, mainly because of the vast unpopulated deserts of Ladakh and arid parts of Doda-Kishtwar.

The state had a population growth rate of over 23 per cent during the decade (2002-11), which was considerably higher than the national growth rate of about 17 per cent. The literacy rate in the state is about 68 per cent, which is lower than the national average.

The summer capital, Srinagar, remains the largest city in the state.

Total population 2011

In 2011, Jammu & Kashmir had a population of 1.2 crore (1,25,48,926 to be precise), with 6,665,561 and 5,883,365 males and females respectively. This compares with 1.01 crore in 2001.

Population Growth Rate

The population growth during 2002-2011 was 23.71 per cent while in 1992-2001 it had been 29.04 per cent. The population of Jammu and Kashmir accounted for 1.04 per cent of India’s population in 2011 and 0.99 per cent in 2001.

Literacy Rate 2011

During 2002-11 the literacy rate in Jammu and Kashmir rose sharply and, by 2011, stood at 68.74 per cent. Male literacy was 78.26 per cent and female literacy 58.01 per cent. This compares with a 55.52 per cent literacy rate in 2001 (male: 66.60 per cent; female: 42.22 percent)

Sex Ratio

In 2011 the sex ratio in Jammu and Kashmir was 883 females for every 1000 males, which is well below the national average of 940. In 2001, the sex ratio had been 900 females per 1000 males. The child sex ratio was 859 and 964 females for every 1000 males in 2011 and 2001 respectively. This is a distressing trend.

Urban Population 2011

27.21 per cent of the people of Jammu and Kashmir (or 34,14,106 persons) live in urban areas. The urban population increased by 35.66 per cent between 2002 and 2011.

The sex ratio in the urban areas was 840 females per 1000 males, and among children (0-6 Years) 854 girls per 1000 boys.

The literacy rate in the urban areas was 78.19 per cent (males: 84.90 per cent; females: 70.19 percent).

Rural Population 2011

72.79 percent of the people of Jammu and kashmir (or 91,34,820 persons) live in rural areas. The rural population has increased by 19.77 per cent between 2002 and 2011.

The sex ratio in the rural areas was 899 females per 1000 males, and among children 90-6 years) 860 girls per 1000 boys.

The literacy rate in the rural areas was 64.97 percent ( males: 75.51 per cent; females: 53.36 per cent)

Largest District by Population in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu: Population(15,26,406) , Male(8,15,727), Female(7,10,679).

Srinagar: Population(12,69,751) , Male(6,75,667), Female(5,94,084).

Anantnag: Population(10,70,144) , Male(5,52,404), Female(5,17,740).

Baramulla: Population(10,15,503) , Male(5,42,171), Female(4,73,332).

The districts of Jammu and kashmir

By 2011 the state was divided into 22 districts: Jammu, kathua, Udhampur, Poonch, Rajouri, Doda, Kishtwar*, Ramban*, Reasi*, and Samba* in jammu division;

Srinagar, Budgam, Anantnag, Pulwama, Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora*, Ganderbal*, Kulgam* and Shopian* in the valley of kashmir; and Kargil and Leh in Ladakh Region.

The Valley and Ladakh together form the Kashmir Division.

During the 2001 census there had been only 14 districts. (*New Districts)

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