Ramban district

Ramban district
District of Jammu and Kashmir administered by India
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Interactive map of Ramban district
Ramban district is in the Jammu division (shown with neon blue boundary) of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir (shaded in tan in the Kashmir region of India
Coordinates (Ramban): 33°14′N 75°14′E / 33.24°N 75.24°E / 33.24; 75.24
Administering countryIndia
Union TerritoryJammu and Kashmir
DivisionJammu Division
RegionChenab Valley
HeadquartersRamban
Tehsils
Area
  Total
1,329 km2 (513 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
283,713
  Density210/km2 (550/sq mi)
  Urban
4.16%
Demographics
  Literacy54.27%
  Sex ratio902
Languages
  SpokenKashmiri, Pogali, Urdu & Gojri
  OfficialKashmiri, Dogri, English & Urdu
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationJK-19
Major highwaysNH-44
Websitehttp://ramban.gov.in

Ramban district is an administrative district in the Jammu division of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. It is located in a valley surrounded the Pir Panjal range. It was carved out as a separate district from erstwhile Doda district in 2007. It is located in the Jammu division. The district headquarters are at Ramban town, which is located midway between Jammu and Srinagar along the Chenab river in the Chenab valley on National Highway-44, approximately 151 km from Jammu and Srinagar.