Oldest Cities in Jammu and Kashmir

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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All Countries · India · Jammu and Kashmir

Oldest Cities — Jammu and Kashmir

1 Pūnch 26.0

2 Yechagām 26.0

3 Uri 26.0

4 Udhampur 26.0

5 Tsrār Sharīf 26.0

6 Trāl 26.0

7 Thanna Mandi 26.0

8 Tangdhār 26.0

9 Sumbal 26.0

10 Srinagar 26.0

11 Sopur 26.0

12 Sogām 26.0

13 Shopian 26.0

14 Safāpūr 26.0

15 Riāsi 26.0

16 Rāmnagar 26.0

17 Rāmgarh 26.0

18 Rāmban 26.0

19 Rajaori 26.0

20 Qāzigund 26.0

21 Pulwama 26.0

22 Pattan 26.0

23 Parol 26.0

24 Pāmpur 26.0

25 Pahalgam 26.0

26 Nawānshahr 26.0

27 Nāushahra 26.0

28 Nagrota 26.0

29 Māgām 26.0

30 Kulgam 26.0

31 Kishtwār 26.0

32 Khreuh 26.0

33 Khaur 26.0

34 Katra 26.0

35 Kathua 26.0

36 Jammu 26.0

37 Hirānagar 26.0

38 Handwāra 26.0

39 Hājan 26.0

40 Ganderbal 26.0

41 Doda 26.0

42 Bishnāh 26.0

43 Bijbehara 26.0

44 Bhadarwāh 26.0

45 Bāramūla 26.0

46 Bandipura 26.0

47 Badgām 26.0

48 Awantipur 26.0

49 Norīa 26.0

50 Anantnag 26.0

51 Akhnūr 26.0

52 Aish Maqām 26.0

53 Achhībal 26.0

54 Badāmibāgh 26.0

55 Majhiāri 26.0

56 Soyībug 26.0

57 Watargām 26.0

58 Bhulwāl 26.0

59 Brāhmanān di Bāri 26.0

60 Ratnu Chak 26.0

61 Bīrpur 26.0

62 Kupwāra 26.0

63 Buna Hir 26.0

64 Gulgam 26.0

65 Kopawor 26.0

66 Dārapur 26.0

67 Surankōt 26.0

68 Krālapur 26.0

69 Prisal 26.0

70 Yāripur 26.0

71 Patha Deōsar 26.0

72 Bunjwah 26.0

73 Kokernag 26.0

74 Vijaypur 26.0

75 Chadoora 26.0

76 Dooru Verinag 26.0

77 Shangus 26.0

78 Abbaspur 26.0

79 Talwara 26.0

80 Bashohli 26.0

81 Ashmuji Khalsa 26.0

82 Nowangabra 26.0

83 Bhore 26.0

84 Rathian 26.0

85 Sunderbani 26.0

86 Khore 26.0

87 Rehambal 26.0

88 Nagam 26.0

89 Rakh Gadi Garh 26.0

90 Seer Hamdan 26.0

91 Wail 26.0

92 Mattan 26.0

93 Mehmood Pora 26.0

94 Arwani 26.0

95 Drug Mulla 26.0

96 Quimoh 26.0

97 R.S. Pora 26.0

98 Raipur Domana 26.0

99 Jammu Cantonment 26.0

100 Fārward Kahūta 26.0

Cities with the oldest median ages in Jammu and Kashmir often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Pūnch has a median age of 26.0 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Pūnch's residents are over 26.0 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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