Socio-Economic Data/Indicators

Demography

As per Census 2011, Jammu and Kashmir (including Ladakh) had population of 1.25 Crores, an increase from figure of 1.01 Crore in 2001 census. Of 1.25 crores, male and female are 6,640,662 and 5,900,640 respectively.

  • District with highest population are Jammu (1529958); Srinagar (1236829); and Anantnag (1078692).
  • The 2011 population density was 146 people per square kilometer, and the literacy rate was 67.16%.
  • The population of Jammu and Kashmir has increased by 23.64% in previous decade compared (2001-2011) to past decade (1991-2001).
  • The report from Sample Registration Survey provides life expectancy at birth for year 2002-06 and 2010-14 for J&K ....
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