History of Jammu in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 8, 2025

Jammu is a city located in the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It serves as the winter capital and is the largest city in the Jammu district. Situated on the Tawi River, Jammu is bordered by the Himalayas to the north and plains to the south, covering an area of 240 sq km. It is the second-most populous city in the union territory and is renowned as the 'City of Temples' due to its numerous ancient temples and Hindu shrines.

1941: Muslim Population in 1941 Census

According to the 1941 census, the city of Jammu had a Muslim population of 30.4 per cent.

September 1947: Suspension of Railway Link

In September 1947, Pakistan suspended the old railway link to Sialkot, leaving Jammu without rail services.

1947: Jammu Massacres

During the 1947 Jammu massacres, many Muslims were killed and displaced to Pakistan.

1952: End of Princely State Era

In 1952, Jammu ceased to be the winter capital of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the end of an era.

1961: Muslim Population in 1961

In 1961, the Muslim population in the city of Jammu was about 17 per cent.

1971: Laying of Broad Gauge Line

In 1971, Indian Railways laid the Pathankot-Jammu Tawi Broad Gauge line, re-establishing rail services to Jammu.

October 1972: Opening of Jammu Tawi Station

In October 1972, the new Jammu Tawi station opened, becoming an origination point for express trains.

May 1988: Highest Recorded Temperature

In May 1988, Jammu recorded its highest temperature of 47.4 °C (117.3 °F).

1989: Migration from Kashmir Valley

Starting in 1989, Kashmiri Hindus migrated from the Kashmir Valley and settled in Jammu city.

2001: Municipal Committee Status

During the 2001 census of India, Jammu was designated as a municipal committee.

September 2003: Upgrade to Municipal Corporation

Effective from 5 September 2003, Jammu's status was upgraded to a municipal corporation.

2011: 2011 Census Results

As of the 2011 census, the population of Jammu city was 502,197 with a literacy rate of 89.66%.

2014: IIT and IIM Proposal

In 2014, the Finance Minister of India, Arun Jaitley, proposed an Indian Institute of Technology for the division.

2015: IIT and IIM Proposal

In 2015, the Finance Minister of India, Arun Jaitley, proposed an Indian Institute of Management for the division.

January 2016: Lowest Recorded Temperature

In January 2016, Jammu recorded its lowest temperature of 0.5 °C (32.9 °F).

2016: Rohingya Settlements

During 2016, Rohingyas who fled Myanmar settled in Jammu.

2018: Sunjuwan Attack

During the 2018 Sunjuwan attack, intelligence agencies suspected involvement of Rohingya Muslims in the attack.

January 2025: Inauguration of Jammu Division of Indian Railways

In January 2025, the Jammu Division of Indian Railways was inaugurated, aiming to boost employment, infrastructure, tourism, and socio-economic development in the region.