Jammu and Kashmir District Map

Jammu and Kashmir is the Northern most and one of the most beautiful Indian states. It is believed that when Mughal Emperor Jahangir saw the Kashmir valley he exclaimed "If there ever is a heaven on earth, it's here, it's here, it's here". Jammu and Kashmir comprises of three regions; Jammu, the Kashmir valley and Ladakh and has two capital cities, Jammu, the winter capital and Srinagar, the summer capital.

Jammu and Kashmir covers a total area of 2,22,236 km square and has a population of 12, 548,926 (2011 census). The districts are divided under three divisions; Jammu Division, Kashmir Valler Division and Ladakh Division.

Parts of Jammu and Kashmir have been claimed by India's neighbouring countries of Pakistan and China. Areas of Jammu and Kashmir under Pakistani administration are Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan and areas under China are Aksai Chin and Trans-Karakoram Tract.

Jammu, the winter capital is famous for its Hindu temples and witnesses many pilgrims year after year. The Kashmir Valley, also known as Heaven on Earth, is famous for its beautiful gardens and lakes and its picturesque natural beauty. Other famous places in Jammu and Kashmir include Leh and Ladakh, known for their dizzying heights and rugged landscape. Apart from that Srinagar, Gulmarg, Katra, Pahalgam and Patnitop are other popular destinations in Jammu and Kashmir.

List of Districts of Jammu and Kashmir

Name of District Jammu Division	Headquarters	Area (km2)	Population 2011 Census
Kathua District	Kathua	2651	615711
Samba District	Samba		318611
Jammu District	Jammu	3097	1526406
Rajouri District	Rajouri	2630	619266
Reasi District	Reasi		314714
Udhampur District	Udhampur	4550	555357
Ramban District	Ramban		283313
Doda District	Doda	11691	409576
Kishtwar District	Kishtwar		231037
Poonch District	Poonch	1674	476820
Name of District Kashmir Valley Division	Headquarters	Area (km2)	Population 2011 Census
Anantnag District	Anantnag	3984	1069749
Kulgam District	Kulgam		423181
Pulwama District	Pulwama	1398	570060
Shopian District	Shopian		265960
Budgam District	Budgam	1371	755331
Srinagar District	Srinagar	2228	1250173
Ganderbal District	Ganderbal		297003
Bandipora District	Bandipora		385099
Baramulla District	Baramulla	4588	1015503
Kupwara District	Kupwara	2379	875564
Name of District Ladakh Division	Headquarters	Area (km2)	Population 2011 Census
Kargil District	Kargil	14036	143388
Leh District	Leh	45110	147104

Governance of the Districts of Jammu and Kashmir

The districts of Jammu and Kashmir are the administrative units of the state and have been further subdivided into blocks and tehsils that facilitate the government and administration of the districts.

The Siachen Glacier, though under the control of the Indian military does not come under the administration of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir is the only state in India which has its own flag and constitution and Indians living in other parts of the country cannot buy land or property in the state.

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Last Updated on 5 Mar 2013