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Jammu region

Jammu Division
جموں
जम्मू
ਜੱਮੂ
Administrative Division
View of Jammu city and the Tawi River
View of Jammu city and the Tawi River
Jammu (orange bordered) lies in Indian state Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu (orange bordered) lies in Indian state Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu Division is located in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu Division
Jammu Division
Jammu Division is located in India
Jammu Division
Jammu Division
Location of Jammu city in the Jammu Division
Coordinates: 32°44′N 74°52′E / 32.73°N 74.87°E / 32.73; 74.87Coordinates: 32°44′N 74°52′E / 32.73°N 74.87°E / 32.73; 74.87
Country India
State Jammu and Kashmir
District Jammu, Doda, Kathua, Ramban, Reasi, Kishtwar, Poonch, Rajouri, Udhampur, Samba
Founded 14th century BC
Founded by Raja Jambu Lochan
Headquarters Jammu
Government
 • Type Central
 • Body State gov
Area
 • Total 26,293 km2 (10,152 sq mi)
Elevation 305 m (1,001 ft)
Population
 • Total 5,350,811
 • Density 200/km2 (530/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Urdu

Secondary official

English, Dogri, Punjabi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Secondary official

Jammu /ˈɑːm/ is one of the three administrative divisions within Jammu and Kashmir, the northernmost state in India. It consists of the districts of Jammu, Doda, Kathua, Ramban, Reasi, Kishtwar, Poonch, Rajouri, Udhampur and Samba. Most of the land is hilly or mountainous, including the Pir Panjal Range which separates it from the Kashmir Valley and part of the Great Himalayas in the eastern districts of Doda and Kishtwar. Its principal river is the Chenab. Chenab Valley is another important division in Jammu region.

Jammu city is the largest city in Jammu and the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It is also known as "City of Temples" as it has many temples and shrines, with glittering shikhars soaring into the sky, which dot the city’s skyline, creating the ambiance of a holy and peaceful Hindu city.

Home to some of India's most popular Hindu shrines, such as Vaishno Devi, Jammu is a major pilgrimage centre for Hindus. A majority of Jammu's population practices Hinduism, while Islam and Sikhism enjoy a strong cultural heritage in the region. Due to relatively better infrastructure, Jammu has emerged as the main economic center of the state.


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