Reasi district
Area | |
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• Total | 1,719 km2 (664 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 314,667 |
• Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
• Urban | 8.6% |
Demographics | |
• Literacy | 58.15% |
• Sex ratio | 890 |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | JK-20 |
Website | http://reasi.nic.in |
Reasi district is an administrative district in the Jammu division of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region.[1] The Reasi district is bordered by Udhampur district and Ramban district in the east, Jammu district in the south, Rajouri district in the west and by Kulgam district on the north. The Reasi and Rajouri tehsils formed a joint district called the "Reasi district" at the time of the princely state's accession to India in 1947. As part of the reorganisation, the two tehsils were separated and Reasi was merged with the Udhampur district. It again became a separate district in 2006.[2]
Geography
Reasi is located at a distance of 64 km from Jammu and is bounded by
Hindu sites
Major Hindu pilgrimage sites like
Access
Being far away from Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar Highway 1-A and somewhat inaccessible due to the hilly area, economic progress in the mostly hilly region of Reasi has been rather slow. With the commissioning of
.The Jammu–Srinagar–Baramulla Railway line which is under construction passes through the Reasi district. The Railway line to Katra was inaugurated on 4 July 2014, by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station. From Katra, the Railway line traverses to Reasi-Banihal area with stations at Reasi, Salal A–Salal B, Surukot, Barala, Sangaldan, Kohli and Laole. The 1315 meters long railway bridge under construction over the river Chenab near Salal with a height of 383.10 meters from the river surface.
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% |
---|---|---|
1901 | 57,195 | — |
1911 | 61,506 | +7.5% |
1921 | 64,243 | +4.4% |
1931 | 68,335 | +6.4% |
1941 | 74,224 | +8.6% |
1951 | 81,852 | +10.3% |
1961 | 89,481 | +9.3% |
1971 | 116,387 | +30.1% |
1981 | 160,091 | +37.6% |
1991 | 200,059 | +25.0% |
2001 | 247,694 | +23.8% |
2011 | 314,667 | +27.0% |
source:[3] † 1951 and 1991 populations are estimated |
According to the
Reasi has a population which is nearly evenly split between Muslims and Hindus. Reasi's population stands at 314,667 (2011), of whom 49.67% are Muslims and 48.90% are Hindus.
Reasi district: religion, gender ratio, and % urban of population, according to the 2011 Census.[4] | |||||||||
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Hindu | Muslim | Christian | Sikh | Buddhist | Jain | Other | Not stated | Total | |
Total | 153,898 | 156,275 | 1,208 | 3,107 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 154 | 314,667 |
48.91% | 49.66% | 0.38% | 0.99% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.05% | 100.00% | |
Male | 82,358 | 81,598 | 782 | 1,615 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 90 | 166,461 |
Female | 71,540 | 74,677 | 426 | 1,492 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 64 | 148,206 |
Gender ratio (% female) | 46.5% | 47.8% | 35.3% | 48.0% | 26.7% | 42.9% | 0.0% | 41.6% | 47.1% |
Sex ratio (no. of females per 1,000 males) |
869 | 915 | 545 | 924 | – | – | – | – | 890 |
Urban | 23,245 | 3,076 | 461 | 194 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 26,996 |
Rural | 130,653 | 153,199 | 747 | 2,913 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 137 | 287,671 |
% Urban | 15.1% | 2.0% | 38.2% | 6.2% | 20.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 11.0% | 8.6% |
The main languages spoken in
.History
Bhimgarh Fort
A historical fort named Bhimgarh Fort, but generally also known as ‘Reasi Fort’ is located in the town of Reasi on a hillock approximately 150 meters high. As per local lore initially, the fort was made of clay which later on was reconstructed with stone masonry and was generally used by the royal family for taking shelter during emergencies. Presently the fort is in the charge of the Department of Archaeology, J&K Government since 1989. Today the fort stands out as one of the important landmarks in the town. During that time this was damaged several times due to its age and natural violence. Over time the government understanding the importance of this fort has tried its best to reconstruct it. It's due to this fact that this fort is still standing in Reasi and it adds shine to the Reasi city.
Inside India
After the accession of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir to India in 1947, the Rajouri and Reasi tehsils of the former "Reasi district" were separated. Rajouri was merged with the Indian-administered Poonch district, India and Reasi was merged with the Udhampur district.
The people of this hilly area have long agitated for restoring the district status for Reasi. The Wazir Commission report, among other recommendations, proposed that it be upgraded to a district. Rishi Kumar Koushal, a prominent leader of the erstwhile Jan Sangh, now Bharatiya Janata Party, led the agitation to restore the district status in the late nineties.
Reasi was upgraded to district level in the year 2007 due to the constant efforts made by the people.
Director and actor Sumit Raina is also a resident of Reasi district.
Mineral Deposits
Lithium deposits have been discovered in Reasi, the first such discovery in India. The Geological Survey of India estimated that there are 5.9 million tonnes of lithium deposits in the Salal-Haimama region in the district as confirmed by India's Ministry of Mines.[10][11]
Lithium is a key component in rechargeable batteries that power numerous gadgets like smartphones and laptops, as well as electric cars
Administration
Reasi district is one of the 10 districts in the J&K, which came into existence on 1 April 2007. It is predominantly a hill district, which enjoys variable climatic conditions, ranging from sub-tropical to semi-temperate. The district can be divided into 'hilly' and 'low-lying hilly' regions.
The district is divided into nine tehsils and 22 niabats. There are 12 development blocks with 147 panchayat halquas.
Tehsils
- Reasi
- Pouni
- Katra
- Bhomag
- Arnas
- Throo
- Chassana
- Thakrakote
- Mahore
Blocks
- Reasi
- Gulabgarh
- Pouni
- Katra
- Bhomag
- Arnas
- Thuroo
- Chassana
- Thakrakote
- Mahore
- Panthal
- Jij
Villages
Places of interest
- GULAB GARH
- Dhagantop
- RAMA KUNDA
- Bhimgarh Fort
- Shivkhori
- Vaishno Devi Temple
- Kalika Temple
- Baba Dhansar
- Dhyangarh
- Baba Bidda
- Siarh Baba
- Sula Park
- Dhera Baba
- Thanpal
- Dewel Marg
- Kote Gali
- Ans River
References
- ^ due weightin the coverage. Although "controlled" and "held" are also applied neutrally to the names of the disputants or to the regions administered by them, as evidenced in sources (f) through (h) below, "held" is also considered politicized usage, as is the term "occupied," (see (i) below).
(a) Kashmir, region Indian subcontinent, Encyclopaedia Britannica, retrieved 15 August 2019 (subscription required) Quote: "Kashmir, region of the northwestern Indian subcontinent ... has been the subject of dispute between India and Pakistan since the partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947. The northern and western portions are administered by Pakistan and comprise three areas: Azad Kashmir, Gilgit, and Baltistan, the last two being part of a territory called the Northern Areas. Administered by India are the southern and southeastern portions, which constitute the state of Jammu and Kashmir but are slated to be split into two union territories.";
(b) Pletcher, Kenneth, Aksai Chin, Plateau Region, Asia, Encyclopaedia Britannica, retrieved 16 August 2019 (subscription required) Quote: "Aksai Chin, Chinese (Pinyin) Aksayqin, portion of the Kashmir region, at the northernmost extent of the Indian subcontinent in south-central Asia. It constitutes nearly all the territory of the Chinese-administered sector of Kashmir that is claimed by India to be part of the Ladakh area of Jammu and Kashmir state.";
(c) "Kashmir", Encyclopedia Americana, Scholastic Library Publishing, 2006, p. 328,ISBN 978-1-84904-621-3Quote:"Some politicised terms also are used to describe parts of J&K. These terms include the words 'occupied' and 'held'." - ^ Jammu and Kashmir to have eight new districts, Indo-Asian News Service, 6 July 2006.
- ^ "A-2 Decadal Variation In Population Since 1901". Censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
- ^ a b c C-1 Population By Religious Community – Jammu & Kashmir (Report). Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- ^ "Census of India: Primary Census Abstract". Archived from the original on 9 October 2015. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f "District Census 2011". Census2011.co.in. 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2011.
- ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Archived from the original on 13 June 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
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- ^ "Reasi Tehsil Population, Religion, Caste Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir - Census India". www.censusindia.co.in. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ C-16 Population By Mother Tongue – Jammu & Kashmir (Report). Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ "India finds Lithium deposits for first time in country". No. 10 February 2023. Reuters. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
- ^ "India discovers lithium inferred resources in Jammu and Kashmir". The Hindu Businessline. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
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