Bricks and blocks — the enclosure skin around your RCC frame.
bricks & blocks prices in Jammu, J&K, sourced from dealer networks and leading online marketplaces. Ranges reflect the spread between authorised-dealer bulk rates and retail single-unit rates. Prices are 6 % above the 50-city national average — a transport/logistics premium drives the spread against quarry-proximate cities.
| Item | Unit | Price in Jammu |
|---|---|---|
| Red Clay Brick (9×4×3") | per piece | ₹10 ₹8–11 (dealer-to-retail) |
| Fly Ash Brick | per piece | ₹7 ₹6–8 (dealer-to-retail) |
| AAC Block (600×200×200) | per piece | ₹55 ₹49–60 (dealer-to-retail) |
| Solid Concrete Block (400×200×200) | per piece | ₹48 ₹42–53 (dealer-to-retail) |
| Hollow Concrete Block (400×200×200) | per piece | ₹39 ₹33–44 (dealer-to-retail) |
| Siporex AAC Block 4 inchSiporex600×200×100· inferred from brand premium | per piece | ₹30 ₹27–33 (dealer-to-retail) |
| Siporex AAC Block 6 inchSiporex600×200×150· inferred from brand premium | per piece | ₹45 ₹41–49 (dealer-to-retail) |
| Biltech AAC Block 6 inchBiltech600×200×150· inferred from brand premium | per piece | ₹44 ₹40–48 (dealer-to-retail) |
| Magicrete AAC Block 6 inchMagicrete600×200×150· inferred from brand premium | per piece | ₹43 ₹39–46 (dealer-to-retail) |
| CLC Block 6 inchCellular Light Weight· inferred from brand premium | per piece | ₹41 ₹37–45 (dealer-to-retail) |
| Paver Block 60mmM30 zig-zag· inferred from brand premium | per sqft | ₹32 ₹19–44 (dealer-to-retail) |
| Paver Block 80mmM35 load-bearing· inferred from brand premium | per sqft | ₹44 ₹26–61 (dealer-to-retail) |
Supply. Jammu draws cement from Himachal (Bilaspur–Solan) and Punjab grinding units, TMT from Mandi Gobindgarh, and aggregate from Shivalik-foothill river beds (Tawi, Chenab tributaries). For bricks & blocks specifically, this places Jammu on the higher side of the national cost band — the page's table reflects 6 % above the 50-city national average.
What moves the local price. hill-and-border terrain with single-corridor logistics raises delivered freight on heavy materials; eco-sensitive-zone and river-bed mining restrictions tighten local aggregate, and winter/monsoon both disrupt supply.
Buyer takeaway. Jammu carries a clear hill-haulage premium on cement and steel over the Punjab plains, and foothill aggregate is regulation-constrained — supply planning around the winter and monsoon windows is essential. Cross-check the bricks & blocks ranges in the table above against a live local quote before raising a purchase order — the spread between bulk-dealer and retail rates in Jammu, J&K is wider than the table's midpoint suggests.
Masonry units in India follow IS 1077 (clay bricks), IS 2185 (concrete masonry), IS 13990 (fly-ash bricks), and IS 2572 (AAC blocks). Traditional red clay bricks (230×110×70 mm) have been the default for centuries but are being displaced by AAC (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) blocks in urban multi-storey construction — AAC is 4-5× lighter (600-700 kg/m³ vs 1,800 for clay), improves thermal performance, and speeds up masonry work by 40-50 %. Fly-ash bricks (IS 12894) are the cheap alternative to clay in regions with thermal-power plants nearby. Hollow and solid concrete blocks serve for boundary walls, external leaf, and retaining walls.
Red-clay brick prices have risen ~10-15 % YoY since 2022 as many states restrict clay mining and force kilns to zigzag-technology upgrades. AAC block prices have stabilised after initial volatility, as capacity expanded with major brands adding plants in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. 2026 pricing sees AAC 6 inch at ₹40-60 per piece in major metros, red clay at ₹8-12 per piece, and fly-ash at ₹5-8 per piece.
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Compare bricks & blocks prices in Jammu with other Indian metros. Prices shown are for Red Clay Brick (9×4×3") (per piece) — a representative benchmark for the category. Click any city for the full 12-item price list.
Bricks & Blocks quality and manufacturing in India is governed by the following Indian Standards. Click any code for the full specification with extracted clauses, tables, and reference values.
IS 1077:1992: Common burnt clay building bricks — specification. IS 12894:2002: Pulverized fuel ash-lime bricks.