Union Territory of India
Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir is a union territory in northern India with its capital at Srinagar. The 2011 Census recorded a population of 12,267,013.
Overview
Jammu and Kashmir is a Himalayan union territory famous for the beauty of the Kashmir valley – Dal Lake and its houseboats, the Mughal gardens of Srinagar, and meadows such as Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg. The Jammu region is home to the Vaishno Devi shrine, visited by millions of pilgrims every year.
Districts of Jammu and Kashmir
The district directory for Jammu and Kashmir has not been published yet. Jammu and Kashmir has 20 districts (as of January 2025).
History & formation
The princely state of Jammu and Kashmir acceded to India in 1947. On 31 October 2019 it was reorganised into two union territories – Jammu and Kashmir, with a legislature, and Ladakh. Srinagar is the summer capital and Jammu the winter capital.
Rivers, mountains & protected areas
Culture, festivals & cuisine
Kashmiri, Dogri, Urdu, Hindi and English are official languages. Pashmina shawls, papier-mâché, carpets and the multi-course wazwan feast are celebrated traditions.
State symbols
State symbols for Jammu and Kashmir are awaiting editorial verification. We only list symbols confirmed by an official source.
Legislature & representation
Details| Legislature | Unicameral |
|---|---|
| Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) seats | 90 |
| Lok Sabha constituencies | 5 |
| Rajya Sabha seats | 4 |
Seat figures as of January 2025 · source.
Sources & references
- Census of India 2011 – state population and area – Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India (2011) , retrieved 10 Oct 2026 – Population and area Reported
- Election Commission of India – delimitation and seats – Election Commission of India , retrieved 10 Oct 2026 – Lok Sabha and Assembly seat counts Reported