Reasi
Rasyal | |
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Nickname: Gateway of Chenab Railway Bridge | |
Coordinates: 33°05′N 74°50′E / 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,Gojri, Hindi[1][2] |
• Other | Pahari, Gojri |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | JK-20 |
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".