Districts of Jammu and Kashmir, Complete List with Details

The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir was created from the former state of Jammu and Kashmir, which became a single political and geographical entity after Maharaja Gulab Singh and the British Government signed the Treaty of Amritsar on March 16, 1846. It comprised three regions: Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh. In 2019, Ladakh was made a separate union territory.

Districts of Jammu and Kashmir

Administratively, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is divided into two divisions, Jammu and Kashmir, each of which has ten districts, for a total of twenty districts. A Tehsildar is in charge of each of the 207 Tehsils that make up these districts. Tehsils are further divided into smaller divisions called Niabats.

List of Districts of Jammu and Kashmir

There are two major divisions, the Jammu division and the Kashmir division. Each division consists of 10 districts, so a total of 20 districts. The Poonch district forms the border between India and Pakistan. Below is the List of Districts of Jammu and Kashmir:

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Largest District in Jammu and Kashmir

Kishtwar is the Largest District in Jammu and Kashmir by area, with a total area of 7,737 square kilometers. Kishtwar is known for its unexplored beauty, amazing landmarks, health resorts, tourist destinations, popular historical and religious attractions, and celebrated shrines and monuments. The boundaries of District Kishtwar extend to the Doda Valley in the southwest and the Himachal Valley in the southeast. There are several hills, forests, and mountains all around the district. 

Smallest District of Jammu and Kashmir

Ganderbal, which was formed in 2007, is the Smallest District in Jammu and Kashmir. It has an area of 259 km². The district is further divided into six tehsils, namely Kangan, Ganderbal, Tullamulla, Wakura, Lar, and Gund. The majority of the population (80%) of the district is engaged in farming and related activities.

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Districts of Jammu and Kashmir: Important Facts

• Jammu is popularly known for the Vaishno Devi shrine and Dogra culture.
• Kupwara, which is near to LoC, is a highly militarized area.
• Bandipur is home to Wular Lake (the largest freshwater lake in India).
• Shopian, which is rich in horticulture, is known as the “Apple Bowl of Kashmir.