Districts and Administrative Setup
Administrative divisions
| Division | Districts |
|---|---|
| Jammu Division (10) | Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Udhampur, Reasi, Rajouri, Poonch, Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban |
| Kashmir Division (10) | Srinagar, Ganderbal, Budgam, Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama, Shopian, Baramulla, Bandipora, Kupwara |
| Ladakh (UT) | Leh and Kargil (two districts) |
- J&K has 20 districts and Ladakh 2. In December 2024, the government announced five new districts in Ladakh: Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra and Changthang. Check whether they have been formally set up.
- Ladakh has Hill Councils (LAHDC Leh and Kargil).
Notable district facts
- Leh is the largest district of J&K and Ladakh by area, and one of the largest in India.
- Srinagar is the most densely populated district in J&K.
- Kupwara is in the north-west, on the LoC.
- Jammu is the most populous district of the Union Territory, followed by Srinagar and Baramulla (Census 2011).
Cities
| City | Note |
|---|---|
| Srinagar | Summer capital, largest city of Kashmir |
| Jammu | Winter capital, "City of Temples" |
| Leh | Capital of Ladakh |
| Anantnag, Baramulla, Sopore, Kathua, Udhampur | Major towns |
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Prepared for exam revision from standard sources, official publications and the Census. Figures and recent developments change, so check official sources before relying on them. Found a mistake? Tell us.