Largest Cities in Jammu and Kashmir

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · India · Jammu and Kashmir

Largest Cities — Jammu and Kashmir

1 Srinagar 1,206,419

2 Jammu 576,198

3 Anantnag 150,592

4 Soyībug 104,000

5 Udhampur 84,015

6 Bāramūla 77,276

7 Sopur 71,292

8 Kathua 59,866

9 Bandipura 37,081

10 Rajaori 29,486

11 Jammu Cantonment 28,396

12 Ganderbal 28,233

13 Pūnch 28,197

14 Sāmba 26,893

15 Bijbehara 24,590

16 Kulgam 23,584

17 Dooru Verinag 22,968

18 Badāmibāgh 22,214

19 Kopawor 21,771

20 Pāmpur 21,680

21 Doda 21,605

22 Akhnūr 20,756

23 Kishtwār 20,553

24 Raipur Domana 20,238

25 Pulwama 20,071

26 Pattan 19,538

27 Trāl 17,844

28 Achhībal 17,556

29 Shopian 16,360

30 Bunjwah 15,899

31 Gulgam 15,587

32 Brāhmanān di Bāri 15,453

33 Badgām 15,338

34 R.S. Pora 15,197

35 Sumbal 15,041

36 Nawānshahr 14,884

37 Kupwāra 14,711

38 Bhulwāl 14,174

39 Krālapur 13,889

40 Nagrota 13,836

41 Handwāra 13,600

42 Bhadarwāh 13,429

43 Hājan 13,239

44 Quimoh 13,138

45 Drug Mulla 12,930

46 Awantipur 12,647

47 Yāripur 12,123

48 Arwani 11,815

49 Bishnāh 11,645

50 Tsrār Sharīf 11,533

51 Mehmood Pora 10,910

52 Dever Inder Bug 10,863

53 Safāpūr 10,471

54 Nāushahra 10,408

55 Abbaspur 10,208

56 Sogām 10,166

57 Tangdhār 9,904

58 Qāzigund 9,871

59 Khreuh 9,851

60 Patha Deōsar 9,765

61 Norīa 9,662

62 Hirānagar 9,446

63 Uri 9,366

64 Pahalgam 9,264

65 Mattan 9,246

66 Katra 9,106

67 Dārapur 8,464

68 Wail 8,335

69 Seer Hamdan 8,233

70 Beerwah 8,192

71 Rāmnagar 8,166

72 Riāsi 8,101

73 Vijaypur 8,044

74 Shangus 7,875

75 Parol 7,800

76 Rakh Gadi Garh 7,588

77 Yechagām 7,461

78 Nagam 7,365

79 Rehambal 7,351

80 Rāmban 7,317

81 Bīrpur 7,177

82 Watargām 7,015

83 Khore 6,931

84 Sunderbani 6,930

85 Surankōt 6,743

86 Khaur 6,690

87 Kokernag 6,553

88 Aish Maqām 6,519

89 Chadoora 6,482

90 Rathian 6,365

91 Bhore 6,360

92 Buna Hir 6,348

93 Nowangabra 5,634

94 Rāmgarh 5,612

95 Ashmuji Khalsa 5,567

96 Fārward Kahūta 5,555

97 Thanna Mandi 5,490

98 Māgām 5,470

99 Bashohli 5,433

100 Ratnu Chak 5,228

The largest cities in Jammu and Kashmir represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Srinagar leads with a population of 1,206,419, followed by Jammu and Anantnag. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 12 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Srinagar's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 12 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 11,533 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 2,121,224.

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