Jammu Population 2023
Jammu city is governed by Municipal Corporation which comes under Jammu Metropolitan Region. The Jammu city is located in Jammu and Kashmir state of India.
The current estimate population of Jammu city in 2023 is 691,000 , while Jammu metro population is estimated at 905,000 . The last census was conducted in 2011 and the schedule census for Jammu city in 2021 was postponed due to Covid. The current estimates of Jammu city are based on past growth rate. Once govt conducts census for Jammu city, we will update the same here in 2023. As per provisional reports of Census India, population of Jammu in 2011 is 502,197. Although Jammu city has population of 502,197; its urban / metropolitan population is 657,314.
Jammu Literacy Rate and Sex Ratio
In education section, total literates in Jammu city are 411,558 of which 222,438 are males while 189,120 are females. Average literacy rate of Jammu city is 90.14 percent of which male and female literacy was 93.38 and 86.62 percent. The sex ratio of Jammu city is 908 per 1000 males. Child sex ratio of girls is 831 per 1000 boys.Jammu Slum Population
Total no. of Slums in Jammu city & its Out Growth numbers 1,321 in which population of 6,630 resides. This is around 1.15% of total population of Jammu city & its outgrowth which is 576,198.Jammu Religion
Hinduism is majority religion in Jammu city with 81.19 % followers. Sikhism is second most popular religion in Jammu city with 8.83 % following it. In Jammu city, Islam is followed by 7.95 %, Jainism by 0.33 %, Christinity by 8.83 % and Buddhism by 0.05 %. Around 0.02 % stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.28 % stated 'No Particular Religion'.| Religion | Percentage | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.19 % | 467,795 |
| Muslims | 7.95 % | 45,815 |
| Christian | 1.35 % | 7,800 |
| Sikh | 8.83 % | 50,870 |
| Buddhist | 0.05 % | 273 |
| Jain | 0.33 % | 1,910 |
| Others | 0.02 % | 124 |
| Not Stated | 0.28 % | 1,611 |
Jammu Future Population 2021-2031
| Jammu | City | Metropolitan |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 502,197 | 657,314 |
| 2021 | 652,000 | 854,000 |
| 2022 | 671,000 | 879,000 |
| 2023 | 691,000 | 905,000 |
| 2024 | 711,000 | 932,000 |
| 2025 | 732,000 | 959,000 |
| 2026 | 753,000 | 987,000 |
| 2027 | 775,000 | 1,016,000 |
| 2028 | 798,000 | 1,046,000 |
| 2029 | 821,000 | 1,077,000 |
| 2030 | 845,000 | 1,109,000 |
| 2031 | 870,000 | 1,142,000 |
| Jammu City 2011 | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| City + Out Growths | 576,198 | 303,689 | 272,509 |
| City Population | 502,197 | 263,141 | 239,056 |
| Literates | 411,558 | 222,438 | 189,120 |
| Children (0-6) | 45,642 | 24,931 | 20,711 |
| Average Literacy (%) | 90.14 % | 93.38 % | 86.62 % |
| Sexratio | 908 | ||
| Child Sexratio | 831 | ||
Jammu Metropolitan Region
Jammu city comes under Jammu Metropolitan area.
| Jammu Metropolitan | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 657,314 | 352,038 | 305,276 |
| Literates | 529,625 | 294,586 | 235,039 |
| Children (0-6) | 62,488 | 34,180 | 28,308 |
| Average Literacy (%) | 89.04 % | 92.68 % | 84.86 % |
| Sexratio | 867 | ||
| Child Sexratio | 828 | ||
| Jammu Metropolitan Areas |
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| Bari Brahmana, Barnayi, Bhore, Chak Gulami, Chak Jalu, Chak Kalu, Chanor, Chhani Beja, Chhani Kamala, Chhani Raaman, Chhatha, Chwadi, Deeli, Dharmal, Gadi Garh, Gangial, Gujrai, Hazuri Bagh, Jammu, Jammu, Kamini, Keran, Khanpur, Muthi, Nagrota, Narwal Bala, Raipur, Rakh Bahu, Rakh Gadi Garh, Rakh Raipur, Satwari, Setani, and Sunjawan |