Doda is a prominent district located in the Jammu region. The district derives its name from the town of Doda, which is situated at an elevation of 5,000 feet above sea level. Notably, Doda’s boundaries do not intersect with any international borders or the Line of Control (LOC). Instead, it shares its borders with the districts of Anantnag, Ramban, Kishtwar, and Udhampur, as well as with Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh. The entire district is characterized by its hilly landscape, contributing to its unique geographical significance.
Doda district is organized into 03 sub-divisions, 17 Tehsils, and 31 Niabats. It is further divided into 03 assembly constituencies: Doda (52), Bhaderwah (51), and Doda West (53). Additionally, the district comprises a total of 237 panchayats.
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 pilgrimage and adventure. Monuments of archaeological importance in the District include a fort at Sarazi, Bhadarwah.
Kashmiri, Dogri, Bhadarwahi, Deswali, Punjabi etc are the languages being spoken here in different areas.