Jammu Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir.
Administrative Details of Jammu
Jammu comprises 852 villages, of which 780 are inhabited and 72 are uninhabited. There are 20 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,14,199, spread across 2,342 square kilometers.
| Villages | 852(780 inhabited • 72 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 20 |
| Households | 3,14,199 |
| Total Area | 2,342 km² |
Jammu Urban & Rural Population
Jammu had 7,65,013 people in urban areas (50.0%) and 7,64,945 people in rural areas (50.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 7,64,945 | 50.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 7,65,013 | 50.0% |
| Total | 15,29,958 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Jammu
The total population comprises 8,13,821 males (53.2%) and 7,16,137 females (46.8%). The sex ratio is 880 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,01,603 | 4,12,218 | 8,13,821 |
| 👩 Female | 3,63,342 | 3,52,795 | 7,16,137 |
Literacy Rate in Jammu
The literacy rate is 74.32%. Male literacy stands at 78.88% while female literacy is 69.15%, indicating a gender gap of 9.73 percentage points. The total literate population is 11,37,135.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,98,200 | 3,43,716 | 6,41,916 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,26,681 | 2,68,538 | 4,95,219 |
| Total Literate | 5,24,881 | 6,12,254 | 11,37,135 |
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About Jammu Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Jammu in Jammu & Kashmir has a total population of 15,29,958 with a literacy rate of 74.32% and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Jammu district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.