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Basic Facts
Created on 26th October, 1947
Capital Srinagar (Summer), Jammu (Winter)
Total Geographical Area 2,22,236 (in sq km)
• Rural Area 2,20,990 sq km (99.43%)
• Urban Area 1245.90 sq km (0.57%)
Latitude 32 17 ° ' N - 36 58 ° ' N
Longitude 73 26 ° ' E - 80 30 ° ' E
State Boundaries Himachal Pradesh and Punjab in the South
International Boundaries Pakistan, China, Afghanistan
Secretariat Jammu and Srinagar
High Court Jammu and Kashmir High Court
Administrative Units
Lok Sabha Constituencies 6
Rajya Sabha Constituencies 4
Vidhan Sabha Constituencies 87
State Legislature Bicameral
Demography (Census 2011)
Total Population 1,25,41,302
• Male Population 66,40,662
• Female Population 59,00,640
Urban Population 34,33,242
• Percentage of Urban to Total Population 27.38%
Rural Population 91,08,060
• Percentage of Rural to Total Population 72.62%
Population Density 56 person per sq km
Sex Ratio 889 females per 1000 males
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Basic Facts
Created on 26th October, 1947
Capital Srinagar (Summer), Jammu (Winter)
Total Geographical Area 2,22,236 (in sq km)
• Rural Area 2,20,990 sq km (99.43%)
• Urban Area 1245.90 sq km (0.57%)
Latitude 32 17 ° ' N - 36 58 ° ' N
Longitude 73 26 ° ' E - 80 30 ° ' E
State Boundaries Himachal Pradesh and Punjab in the South
International Boundaries Pakistan, China, Afghanistan
Secretariat Jammu and Srinagar
High Court Jammu and Kashmir High Court
Administrative Units
Lok Sabha Constituencies 6
Rajya Sabha Constituencies 4
Vidhan Sabha Constituencies 87
State Legislature Bicameral
Demography (Census 2011)
Total Population 1,25,41,302
• Male Population 66,40,662
• Female Population 59,00,640
Urban Population 34,33,242
• Percentage of Urban to Total Population 27.38%
Rural Population 91,08,060
• Percentage of Rural to Total Population 72.62%
Population Density 56 person per sq km
Sex Ratio 889 females per 1000 males
Decadal Growth Rate of Population 23.64%
Total Literacy Rate 67.16%
• Male Literacy 76.75%
• Female Literacy
Scheduled Caste Population
56.43%
9,24,991
Scheduled Tribe Population 1493299
Famous Universities in Jammu and Kashmir
Universities Location Established
University of Kashmir Srinagar 1969
University of Jammu Jammu 1969
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural
Sciences and Technology of Kashmir
Srinagar 1982
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural
Sciences and Technology
Jammu 1999
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Reasi 1999
Baba Ghulam Shah Badhshah University Rajouri 2002
Central University of Kashmir Srinagar 2009
Central University of Jammu Jammu 2011
First in Jammu and Kashmir
First Muslim Ruler Hazrat Sadruddin Shah (Hazrat Rinchan Shah)
First Muslim Missionary Syed Sharaf-ud-din Abdur Rahman
First General Election 1957 (Legislative Assembly)
First Party got Majority in Assembly Election Jammu and Kashmir National Conference
First Governor Karan Singh
First Chief Minister Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq
First Female Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti
First Speaker in Legislative Assembly Ghulam Rasool Renzoo
First Deputy-Speaker in Legislative Assembly S Harbans Singh Azad
First Female IPS from Jammu and Kashmir Dr Ruveda Salam
First Kashmiri Writer to get Jnanpith Award Abdur Rehman Rahi
First Mosque Bud Masheed in Kashmir
First Woman Kashmiri Poetess to get
Sahitya Akademi Award
Naseem Shafaie
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Basic Facts
Created on 26th October, 1947
Capital Srinagar (Summer), Jammu (Winter)
Total Geographical Area 2,22,236 (in sq km)
• Rural Area 2,20,990 sq km (99.43%)
• Urban Area 1245.90 sq km (0.57%)
Latitude 32 17 ° ' N - 36 58 ° ' N
Longitude 73 26 ° ' E - 80 30 ° ' E
State Boundaries Himachal Pradesh and Punjab in the South
International Boundaries Pakistan, China, Afghanistan
Secretariat Jammu and Srinagar
High Court Jammu and Kashmir High Court
Administrative Units
Lok Sabha Constituencies 6
Rajya Sabha Constituencies 4
Vidhan Sabha Constituencies 87
State Legislature Bicameral
Demography (Census 2011)
Total Population 1,25,41,302
• Male Population 66,40,662
• Female Population 59,00,640
Urban Population 34,33,242
• Percentage of Urban to Total Population 27.38%
Rural Population 91,08,060
• Percentage of Rural to Total Population 72.62%
Population Density 56 person per sq km
Sex Ratio 889 females per 1000 males
Decadal Growth Rate of Population 23.64%
Total Literacy Rate 67.16%
• Male Literacy 76.75%
• Female Literacy
Scheduled Caste Population
56.43%
9,24,991
Scheduled Tribe Population 1493299
Famous Universities in Jammu and Kashmir
Universities Location Established
University of Kashmir Srinagar 1969
University of Jammu Jammu 1969
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural
Sciences and Technology of Kashmir
Srinagar 1982
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural
Sciences and Technology
Jammu 1999
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Reasi 1999
Baba Ghulam Shah Badhshah University Rajouri 2002
Central University of Kashmir Srinagar 2009
Central University of Jammu Jammu 2011
First in Jammu and Kashmir
First Muslim Ruler Hazrat Sadruddin Shah (Hazrat Rinchan Shah)
First Muslim Missionary Syed Sharaf-ud-din Abdur Rahman
First General Election 1957 (Legislative Assembly)
First Party got Majority in Assembly Election Jammu and Kashmir National Conference
First Governor Karan Singh
First Chief Minister Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq
First Female Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti
First Speaker in Legislative Assembly Ghulam Rasool Renzoo
First Deputy-Speaker in Legislative Assembly S Harbans Singh Azad
First Female IPS from Jammu and Kashmir Dr Ruveda Salam
First Kashmiri Writer to get Jnanpith Award Abdur Rehman Rahi
First Mosque Bud Masheed in Kashmir
First Woman Kashmiri Poetess to get
Sahitya Akademi Award
Naseem Shafaie
Nick Names of Cities of Jammu and Kashmir
City NickName
Srinagar City of Lakes
Kashmir Switzerland of India
Siachen Highest Battlefield in the World
Jammu City of Temples
Major Rivers of Jammu and Kashmir
River Origin
Marusudar River Lahaul Valley
Ravi River Himalayas
Jhelum River Verinag Spring
Lidder River Kolahoi Glacier
Indus River Kailash Range
Kishanganga River Drass (Kargil)
Nubra River Siachen Glacier
Major Lakes of Jammu and Kashmir
Lakes Locatedin/Near
Dal Lake Srinagar
Gangabal Lake Srinagar
Manasbal Lake Srinagar
Sheshnag Lake Anantnag
Pangong Lake Leh
Tso Moriri Lake Changtang
Famous Wildlife Sanctuaries of Jammu and Kashmir
WildlifeSanctuary Location Length(insqkm)
Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary Leh 5000
Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary Leh 4000
Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary Anantnag 425
Baltal-Thajwas Wildlife Sanctuary Ganderbal 210
Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary Baramulla 180
Hirapora Wildlife Sanctuary Shopian 110
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Basic Facts
Created on 26th October, 1947
Capital Srinagar (Summer), Jammu (Winter)
Total Geographical Area 2,22,236 (in sq km)
• Rural Area 2,20,990 sq km (99.43%)
• Urban Area 1245.90 sq km (0.57%)
Latitude 32 17 ° ' N - 36 58 ° ' N
Longitude 73 26 ° ' E - 80 30 ° ' E
State Boundaries Himachal Pradesh and Punjab in the South
International Boundaries Pakistan, China, Afghanistan
Secretariat Jammu and Srinagar
High Court Jammu and Kashmir High Court
Administrative Units
Lok Sabha Constituencies 6
Rajya Sabha Constituencies 4
Vidhan Sabha Constituencies 87
State Legislature Bicameral
Demography (Census 2011)
Total Population 1,25,41,302
• Male Population 66,40,662
• Female Population 59,00,640
Urban Population 34,33,242
• Percentage of Urban to Total Population 27.38%
Rural Population 91,08,060
• Percentage of Rural to Total Population 72.62%
Population Density 56 person per sq km
Sex Ratio 889 females per 1000 males
Decadal Growth Rate of Population 23.64%
Total Literacy Rate 67.16%
• Male Literacy 76.75%
• Female Literacy
Scheduled Caste Population
56.43%
9,24,991
Scheduled Tribe Population 1493299
Famous Universities in Jammu and Kashmir
Universities Location Established
University of Kashmir Srinagar 1969
University of Jammu Jammu 1969
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural
Sciences and Technology of Kashmir
Srinagar 1982
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural
Sciences and Technology
Jammu 1999
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Reasi 1999
Baba Ghulam Shah Badhshah University Rajouri 2002
Central University of Kashmir Srinagar 2009
Central University of Jammu Jammu 2011
First in Jammu and Kashmir
First Muslim Ruler Hazrat Sadruddin Shah (Hazrat Rinchan Shah)
First Muslim Missionary Syed Sharaf-ud-din Abdur Rahman
First General Election 1957 (Legislative Assembly)
First Party got Majority in Assembly Election Jammu and Kashmir National Conference
First Governor Karan Singh
First Chief Minister Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq
First Female Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti
First Speaker in Legislative Assembly Ghulam Rasool Renzoo
First Deputy-Speaker in Legislative Assembly S Harbans Singh Azad
First Female IPS from Jammu and Kashmir Dr Ruveda Salam
First Kashmiri Writer to get Jnanpith Award Abdur Rehman Rahi
First Mosque Bud Masheed in Kashmir
First Woman Kashmiri Poetess to get
Sahitya Akademi Award
Naseem Shafaie
Nick Names of Cities of Jammu and Kashmir
City NickName
Srinagar City of Lakes
Kashmir Switzerland of India
Siachen Highest Battlefield in the World
Jammu City of Temples
Major Rivers of Jammu and Kashmir
River Origin
Marusudar River Lahaul Valley
Ravi River Himalayas
Jhelum River Verinag Spring
Lidder River Kolahoi Glacier
Indus River Kailash Range
Kishanganga River Drass (Kargil)
Nubra River Siachen Glacier
Major Lakes of Jammu and Kashmir
Lakes Locatedin/Near
Dal Lake Srinagar
Gangabal Lake Srinagar
Manasbal Lake Srinagar
Sheshnag Lake Anantnag
Pangong Lake Leh
Tso Moriri Lake Changtang
Famous Wildlife Sanctuaries of Jammu and Kashmir
WildlifeSanctuary Location Length(insqkm)
Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary Leh 5000
Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary Leh 4000
Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary Anantnag 425
Baltal-Thajwas Wildlife Sanctuary Ganderbal 210
Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary Baramulla 180
Hirapora Wildlife Sanctuary Shopian 110
StateAnimal: TheHangulorKashmirStag
The Hangul or Kashmir Stag (Cervus elaphus hanglu) is a sub-species
of elk of India, especially in Jammu and Kashmir. It is listed as
critically endangered by IUCN. Dachigam National Park is the home
of this species.
StateBird:TheBlack-NeckedCrane
The Black-Necked Crane (Grus nigricollis) is the official State Bird of
Jammu and Kashmir. It is facing a high risk of extinction and included in
the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (vulnerable). It is found in
Eastern Ladakh.
StateTree:TheChinar
The Chinar tree (Platanus orientalis) is the official State Tree of the
Jammu and Kashmir. It is also called Booune in the Kashmiri language.
It is a large deciduous tree which is known for its longevity and
spreading crown.
StateFlower:TheLotus
The Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is the official State Flower of Jammu and
Kashmir. It symbolises purity, beauty, majesty, grace, fertility, wealth,
knowledge and so on.
StateFlag
The Jammu and Kashmir is the only state in India which has its own
flag. The flag depicts a deep red field which is a symbol of labour, a
plough which shows agriculture and three strips depict the three
administrative divisions namely, Jammu, Kashmir Valley and Ladakh.
StateEmblem
State Emblem of Jammu and Kashmir was designed by artist Mohan
Raina in 1952. The strips in the emblem represent the administrative
regions of the state Jammu, Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. The majority of
the state population has shown by the ploughs and two corns. The lotus
in the centre stands for purity and knowledge.
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