Jammu & Kashmir Statistical Overview & District Socio-Economic Indicators
At a Glance
Economic Indicators
Language & Population Profile
Major Languages
| Language | Region | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Kashmiri | Kashmir Valley | Perso-Arabic, Devanagari |
| Dogri | Jammu Division | Devanagari |
| Urdu | UT-wide (Official) | Nastaliq (Perso-Arabic) |
| Hindi | Jammu Division | Devanagari |
| Pahari | Pir Panjal / Rajouri | Perso-Arabic |
| Gojri | Gujjar communities | Perso-Arabic |
| English | Official / Education | Latin |
Religious Composition
| Religion | Predominantly |
|---|---|
| Islam | Kashmir Valley (majority) |
| Hinduism | Jammu division (many districts) |
| Sikhism | Mixed, urban centres |
| Buddhism | Ladakh (now separate UT) |
| Christianity | Small minority across UT |
Note: Ladakh (separate UT since 2019) has Buddhist majority in Leh district; Muslim majority in Kargil district.
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