state of N India: its control is disputed by Pakistan, which claims 30,476 sq mi (78,933 sq km) in the NW part; NE border areas in Indian territory (16,500 sq mi; 42,735 sq km) are claimed by China; total area, 85,806 sq mi (222,237 sq km); pop. 8,435,000 in section controlled by India; caps. Srinagar and Jammu