Reasi facts for kids
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 Reasi
Location in Jammu and Kashmir
Reasi
Location in India
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| Country | India |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Reasi |
| Elevation | 466 m (1,529 ft) |
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| • Total | 36,355 |
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| • Official | Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Reasi is a town and a notified area committee and tehsil in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Situated at 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 Bhim Dev. The name Reasi is derived from the town's old name "Rasyal".
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Geography
Reasi is located at 33°05′N 74°50′E / 33.08°N 74.83°E. It has an average elevation of 466 metres (1,529 feet).
Reasi area
Reasi is a District, located 64 km from Jammu. The population of 10,000 is predominantly Hindu. Majority of the population ekes out its livelihood from small business ventures, govt jobs and agriculture. Of the 12293 hectares of agricultural land in the area, 1011 hectares is irrigated. Important crops are Maize, Wheat, Paddy and Bajra. Vegetables are also grown. Climatically, most parts of the area falls in the sub tropical zone and the rest in the temperate zone. Summers are generally warm and winters are cold with snowfall on the higher reaches.
Brief history
The erstwhile Bhimgarh State, now called Reasi, was established by Bhim Dev in the eighth century. Brief accounts of successive rulers are known from 1652, when Hari Dev was the king of Jammu. In 1810, during the rule of Diwan Singh, Jammu was under turmoil. Palace intrigues and mutinies shook the administration. It was at this time that Maharaja Ranjit Singh sent Gulab Singh to take control. Gulab Singh came down heavily on the rebels and established the rule of law. After defeating the rebels in the Reasi area, he handed over the administration to his trusted commander, General Zorawar Singh.
In 2005, the first municipal election was held and Mr.Kuldeep Mengi elected as a first chairman of municipal corporation of Reasi.
During the devastating floods of September 2014, Saddal Village in the Reasi district faced significant devastation, with a landslide that submerged all roads leading to the town.
See also
In Spanish: Reasi para niños
