Reasi
Rasyal | |
|---|---|
 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°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".
- ^ "The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ "Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020". Rising Kashmir. 23 September 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2020.