Britannica
Sources used in this answer
Which parts of Kashmir are administered by India?
Created from Britannica articles
using AI.
AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
The southern and southeastern portions of the Kashmir region are administered by India. Following a reorganization in 2019, these areas are divided into two union territories:1
- Jammu and Kashmir: This territory is centered on the plains around Jammu in the south and the Vale of Kashmir in the north.2
- Ladakh: Formerly part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, this region was established as a separate union territory in 2019.23
While India administers these portions, it is important to note that the entire Kashmir region has been the subject of a long-standing territorial dispute involving India, Pakistan, and China since the partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947. India, Pakistan, and China all maintain competing claims over various parts of the region.1245