Jammu City Population
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.
As per provisional reports of Census India, population of Jammu in 2011 is 502,197; of which male and female are 263,141 and 239,056 respectively. Although Jammu city has population of 502,197; its urban / metropolitan population is 657,314 of which 352,038 are males and 305,276 are females.
Jammu Population 2022 - 2023
The current estimate population of Jammu city in 2023 is 691,000 , while literacy rate, sex ratio and density are mentioned below. 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.Jammu Literacy Rate
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.Jammu Sex Ratio
The sex ratio of Jammu city is 908 per 1000 males. Child sex ratio of girls is 831 per 1000 boys.Jammu Child Population
Total children (0-6) in Jammu city are 45,642 as per figure from Census India report on 2011. There were 24,931 boys while 20,711 are girls. The child forms 9.09 % of total population of Jammu City.Jammu Slums
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 City Population 2011
| Description | |
|---|---|
| City | Jammu |
| Government | Municipal Corporation |
| Urban Agglomeration | Jammu Metropolitan |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Jammu City | 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 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'.| Description | 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 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 |
|---|
| 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 |
Jammu Future Population 2021-2031
| Jammu Metropolitan | City Population | City + Outer Areas |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 502,197 | 576,198 |
| 2021 | 652,000 | 777,000 |
| 2022 | 671,000 | 804,000 |
| 2023 | 691,000 | 832,000 |
| 2024 | 711,000 | 861,000 |
| 2025 | 732,000 | 891,000 |
| 2026 | 753,000 | 922,000 |
| 2027 | 775,000 | 954,000 |
| 2028 | 798,000 | 987,000 |
| 2029 | 821,000 | 1,021,000 |
| 2030 | 845,000 | 1,056,000 |
| 2031 | 870,000 | 1,092,000 |