Reasi
Reasi is a town and a notified area committee and tehsil in Reasi district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Situated on the bank of River Chenab, It is the headquarters of the Reasi district. In the eighth century, Reasi was a part of the Bhimgarh state established by Rajput king Bhim Dev Rasyal. The name Reasi is derived from the town's old name, "Rasyal".
Reasi
Rasyal | |
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Skyline of Reasi town, J&K from rooftop. | |
| Nickname: Gateway of Chenab Railway Bridge | |
Reasi Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India Reasi Reasi (India) | |
| Coordinates: 33.08°N 74.83°E | |
| Country | India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Reasi |
| Elevation | 466 m (1,529 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 36,355 |
| Demonym(s) | Reasian, Reasiya, Rasyali, Rasyalia |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Dogri, Hindi |
| • Other | Pahari, Gojri |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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