Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Jammu & Kashmir.
Total Population
1,25,41,302
Male
66,40,662
53.0%
Female
59,00,640
47.0%
Sex Ratio
889
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
56.35%
Density
124
per km²
Administrative Details of Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir comprises 6,553 villages, of which 6,337 are inhabited and 216 are uninhabited. There are 122 urban towns in Jammu & Kashmir. The total number of households stands at 21,19,718, spread across 2,22,236 square kilometers.
Villages
6,553(6,337 inhabited • 216 uninhabited)
Urban Towns
122
Households
21,19,718
Total Area
2,22,236 km²
Jammu & Kashmir Urban & Rural Population
According to Census data, Jammu & Kashmir had 34,33,242 people in urban areas (27.4%) and 91,08,060 people in rural areas (72.6%).
Area Type
Population
Percentage
🌾 Rural
91,08,060
72.6%
🏙️ Urban
34,33,242
27.4%
Total
1,25,41,302
100%
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
Rural Population91,08,060
Urban Population34,33,242
Gender Distribution in Jammu & Kashmir
The total population of Jammu & Kashmir comprises 66,40,662 males (53.0%) and 59,00,640 females (47.0%). The sex ratio in Jammu & Kashmir is 889 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
Gender
Rural
Urban
Total
👨 Male
47,74,477
18,66,185
66,40,662
👩 Female
43,33,583
15,67,057
59,00,640
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
Male Population66,40,662
53.0% of total
Female Population59,00,640
47.0% of total
Literacy Rate in Jammu & Kashmir
The literacy rate in Jammu & Kashmir is 56.35% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 64.22% while female literacy is 47.5%, indicating a gender gap of 16.72 percentage points. The total literate population is 70,67,233.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
Category
Rural
Urban
Total
Literate (Male)
28,91,749
13,72,922
42,64,671
Literate (Female)
18,56,201
9,46,361
28,02,562
Total Literate
47,47,950
23,19,283
70,67,233
Literacy rates by gender.
Male Literacy Rate64.22%
Female Literacy Rate47.5%
Jammu & Kashmir District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data
Jammu & Kashmir has 22 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.
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According to Census 2011, Jammu & Kashmir has a total population of 1,25,41,302. This includes 91,08,060 people in rural areas and 34,33,242 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Jammu & Kashmir?▼
Jammu & Kashmir has 66,40,662 males (53.0%) and 59,00,640 females (47.0%).
What is the sex ratio of Jammu & Kashmir?▼
The sex ratio of Jammu & Kashmir is 889 females per 1000 males. This means for every 1000 men, there are 889 women in the state.
What is the literacy rate in Jammu & Kashmir?▼
Jammu & Kashmir has an overall literacy rate of 56.35%. The male literacy rate is 64.22% and the female literacy rate is 47.5%. Total literate population is 70,67,233.
What is the total area of Jammu & Kashmir?▼
Jammu & Kashmir covers a total area of 2,22,236 square kilometers with a population density of 124 persons per square kilometer.
How many districts are in Jammu & Kashmir?▼
Jammu & Kashmir comprises 22 districts according to Census 2011.
What is the SC and ST population in Jammu & Kashmir?▼
Jammu & Kashmir has a Scheduled Caste (SC) population of 9,24,991 (7.38% of total) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of 14,93,299 (11.91% of total).
About Jammu & Kashmir Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Jammu & Kashmir has a total population of 1,25,41,302 with a literacy rate of 56.35% and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1000 males.
Jammu & Kashmir comprises 22 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Jammu & Kashmir including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.