Area: 2571 square kilometers
Density of Population: 596 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 83.98 % - Male: 89.77 %, Female: 77.41 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:871
Boundaries of Jammu District
North: Reasi District and Rajouri District, Jammu and Kashmir
South East: Samba District, Jammu and Kashmir
South West and West: Pakistan
East: Udhampur District, Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu District Average Rainfall: 699.1 mm
Jammu District Average Temperature in Summer: 32.91 deg C
Jammu District Average Temperature in Winter: 12.58 deg C
JAMMU DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Indus, Tawi, Ravi, Chenab
Tehsils: Akhnoor, Bishna, Ranbirsinghpora, Jammu
Blocks: Akhnoor, Bhalwal, Bishna, Dharmal, Khour, Mala, Ranbir Singh Pora, Satwari
Assembly Constituencies: Nagrota, Gandhinagar, Jammu East, Jammu West, Bishna, R.S. Pura, Suchetgarh, Mala, Raipur Domana, Akhnoor, Chhurta
Lakes: Kailash Lake, Surinsar Lake
Jammu District Nearby Attractions
1. Amar Mahal Palace Museum
2. Mubarak Mandi Palace
3. Akhnoor
4. Jhajjar Kotli
5. Bahu Fort
6. Mubarak Mandi Complex
7. Peer Khoh
8. Amar Mahal Museum
9. Dogra Art Museum
10. Panch Peer
11. Aap Shambhu Temple Sathrian
Jammu District Facts: Jammu is the winter capital of the state and is called the city of temples. This is the most populated district in the state as of 2011.
Major Agricultural Products: Wheat, maize, rice, oilseeds, spices, condiments, medicinal plants
Major Educational Institutions: MC Khalsa College of Education, Model Institute of Engineering and Technology, Government Medical College, Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, R.K. Law College, R.K. College of Management, Institute of Dental Sciences, Institute of Management Sciences, Jammu Business School, K.C. Law College, Bee Enn Nursing Institute
Festivals Celebrated: Lohri, Baisakhi, Bahu Mela, Chaitre Chaudash, Purmandal Mela, Jhiri Mela, Navratri Festival, Urs
What is Jammu District Famous For: Maa Vaishno Devi Temple
Famous People From Jammu District: Alla Rakha
Last Updated : Thursday Jun 14 , 2012
