Doda district is the third largest in terms of area after Leh and Kargil in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India

Doda district is the third largest in terms of area after Leh and Kargil in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India.

The district falls between 32 degree-53' and 34degree-21' north latitude and 75degree-1' and 76degree-47' east longitude. Spread over in area of 11,691 Sq.Kms the district has a population of 5.25 lakhs (1991-census). 

The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males and the density of population 36 per Sq.Kms.The literacy percentage ae per 2001 census was 46.92 percent.

The district has been divided into four Sub- Divisions viz Doda, Ramban, Bhaderwah and Kishtwar.

It has seven tehsils viz Doda, Bhaderwah, Kishtwar, Ramban, Banihal, Thathri and Gandoh. The no.of Panchayats is 262. 

The altitude varies from 8,000 ft.to 15,000 ft.The average rainfall is 35 inches per annum which is lowest as compared to other distt.of the division. 

The Chenab,main river flowing through the distt.is commercially very vital for transportation of timber from forests and power generation.Chenab river has a hydel potential of about 15,000 Mws.Prestigious hydel projects of Salal and Dul Hasti are on this river.

The district is known for its rich mineral Deposits. Lead, mica,gypsum, manganese, marble, graphite copper etc are found here. 

The distict is pre-dominantly rural and has agricultural and pastoral economy. 

The distt.has good potential for tourism including piligrim and adventure. 

Monuments of archeological importance in the distt. include a fort at Bhadarwah,Bhandharkot fort in Kishtwar and Ghajpat Qila at Ramban. 

Kashmiri, Dogri, Bhadarwahi, Kishtwari,Siraji, Pogli,Paddri, Punjabi etc are the languages being spoken here in different areas.