Living in Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir)
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) is a city in Jammu and Kashmir, India, home to 1,206,419 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 1%, #10 of 3,608), expat professionals (top 2%, #38 of 3,608), digital natives (top 2%, #34 of 2,738).
Residents1,206,419
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport11 km (Srinagar International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,430,300 people
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 1,590 m, height range 810 m
Nearest major riverJhelum, under 1 km
Main railway line152.3 km
Border with Pakistan51 km
Distance to New Delhi651 km
Within 10 km1,310,419 people
Greater areaGreater Srinagar, the core
LandscapeTibetan Plateau
Winter daylight9 h 53 min, sunset 12:56
See Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir)
- The landscape belongs to Tibetan Plateau.
- The Jhelum runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 53 min and sets around 12:56; in late June it sets around 16:15.
How Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Jammu and Kashmir | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 56 | #2,594 of 3,335 | #23 of 26 | Map |
| Low-income household | 76 | #169 of 3,608 | #1 of 33 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #814 of 3,335 | #10 of 26 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #741 of 3,335 | #12 of 26 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #2,537 of 3,335 | #19 of 26 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #1,302 of 3,335 | #9 of 26 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,030 of 3,608 | #31 of 33 | Map |
| Single professional | 87 | #50 of 2,738 | #1 of 26 | Map |
| Young professional | 89 | #50 of 2,471 | #1 of 25 | Map |
| DINKS | 89 | #56 of 2,212 | #1 of 23 | Map |
| Remote worker | 83 | #10 of 3,608 | #1 of 33 | Map |
| Commuter | 89 | #72 of 2,549 | #1 of 26 | Map |
| Car-free household | 94 | #43 of 2,006 | #1 of 20 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #730 of 946 | #10 of 11 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #182 of 3,335 | #1 of 26 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 73 | #155 of 3,608 | #1 of 33 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 90 | #46 of 2,212 | #1 of 23 | Map |
| Expat professional | 89 | #38 of 3,608 | #1 of 33 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 78 | #132 of 3,335 | #2 of 26 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 11 | #3,466 of 3,608 | #33 of 33 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 21 | #284 of 3,608 | #18 of 33 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 39 | #602 of 3,608 | #29 of 33 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 20 | #3,442 of 3,608 | #32 of 33 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 73 | #125 of 3,608 | #2 of 33 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #28 of 3,608 | #1 of 33 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #3,227 of 3,608 | #33 of 33 | Map |
| Coastal living | 56 | #847 of 884 | #11 of 11 | Map |
| Business owner | 89 | #95 of 3,608 | #1 of 33 | Map |
| Digital native | 71 | #34 of 2,738 | #1 of 26 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.