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This page is about the union territory. For the former state, see Jammu and Kashmir (state). For the former princely state , capital of Jammu and Kashmir is shimla officially by the government of India., see Jammu and Kashmir (princely state).
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Jammu and Kashmir
Union territory
Pahalgam Valley.jpg
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Lidder Valley, Akhnoor Fort
Jammu and Kashmir
A map of Jammu and Kashmir
Administering Country India
Union territory 31 October 2019
Capital Shimla (May–October)
Jammu (Nov–April)
Districts 20
Government
 • Body Government of Jammu and Kashmir
Area
 • Total 42,241 km2 (16,309 sq mi)
Highest elevation
(Nun Peak)
 7,135 m (23,409 ft)
Lowest elevation 247 m (810 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 12,258,433
 • Density 290.202/km2 (751.620/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+05:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 code IN-JK
Vehicle registration JK
Languages Kashmiri, Dogri, Punjabi, Pahari, Gojri, Bhadarwahi, Bateri, Shina, and Burushaski
Hindi, Urdu, English (administrative)
Website https://www.jk.gov.in

Jammu and Kashmir is the northern union territory of India. The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir is separated by the Line of Control from the Pakistani-administered territories of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan in the west and north respectively. It shares border with Himachal Pradesh and Punjab and to the west of Ladakh.

Under Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, which was passed by both houses of the Parliament of India in August 2019, Jammu and Kashmir (state) was divided in two union territories namely Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Images for kids

  • Kashmir top

    Topographic map of Jammu and Kashmir, with visible altitude for the Kashmir valley and Jammu region.

  • Tulian Lake

    A high-altitude alpine lake in the Himalayan range in Jammu and Kashmir

  • J,K and L - Indian Union Territories

    Jammu and Kashmir union territory (J and K) is bordered in carmine colour. Ladakh union territory (L) is bordered in blue colour.

  • Srinagar railway station

    Srinagar railway station

  • Srinagar Leh National Highway No 1

    NH1 near Sonamarg

  • Kashmir University

    University of Kashmir during autumn

  • Kashmiri apple

    Apples of Kashmir are famous for their taste

  • 1700s Boteh Example from - a Dochalla Shawl in the WOVENSOULS collection

    Boteh from an Antique Kashmiri Dochalla Shawl

  • First ever Khelo India Winter Games

    Inauguration of the first Khelo India Winter Games

  • Vaishno

    Vaishno Devi Temple in winter

  • Shalimar gardens

    Shalimar Gardens

  • Cave Temple of Lord Amarnath

    Amarnath Cave

See also

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