Doda district is the third largest in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, in terms of area after Leh and Kargil. The district falls between 32 degree 53' and 34 degree 21' north latitude and 75 degree 1' and 76 degree 47' east longitude. Spread over in area of 11,691 sq km the district has a population of 5.25 lacs (1991-census). The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males and the density of population 36 per sq km. 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 number 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 district of the division. The Chenab, main river flowing through the district is commercially very vital for transportation of timber from forests and power generation. Chenab river has a potential of generating about 15,000 mw of electricity. 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 district is pre-dominantly rural and has agricultural and pastoral economy. The district has good potential for tourism including pilgrim 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.