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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Reasi
| native_name =
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| other_name = Rasyal
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| settlement_type = City
| image_skyline = Reasi Skyline.jpg
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| image_caption = Skyline of Reasi from rooftop.
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India
| coordinates = {{coord|33.08|N|74.83|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = [[India]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and union territories of India|Union Territory]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of Jammu and Kashmir|District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Reasi district|Reasi]]
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| unit_pref = Metric
| area_footnotes =
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| elevation_m = 466
| population_total = 36,355
| population_as_of = 2011
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| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_demonym = Reasian, Reasiya, Rasyali, Rasyalia
| population_footnotes =
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Dogri language|Dogri]], [[Hindi]], [[Urdu]], [[Kashmiri language|Kashmiri]], [[English language|English]]<ref name="OfficialLang">{{cite web |url=http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2020/222037.pdf |title=The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020 |publisher=The Gazette of India|date=27 September 2020 |access-date=27 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title=Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020 | work=Rising Kashmir | date=23 September 2020| url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/parliament-passes-jk-official-languages-bill-2020 | access-date=23 September 2020}}</ref>
| demographics1_title2 = Other
| demographics1_info2 = [[Pahari language (Kashmir)|Pahari]], [[Gujari language|Gojri]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = 
| postal_code = 182311
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'''Reasi''' is a town and a [[notified area committee]] and [[tehsil]] in the [[India]]n [[States and union territories of India|union territory]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|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 Fort|Bhimgarh]] state established by Rajput king Bhim Dev Rasyal. The name Reasi is derived from the town's old name "Rasyal".

==Geography==
Reasi is located at {{coord|33.08|N|74.83|E}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/12/Riasi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Reasi]</ref> It has an average elevation of 466 metres (1,529 feet).

==Reasi area==
Reasi is a District, located 64 km from [[Jammu]]. 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.
[[File:Reasi Skyline in Summer.jpg|thumb|900px|center|Reasi Skyline in Summer]]

==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 [[Ranjit Singh|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 the 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.

==Demographics==
{{Pie chart
|thumb = right
|caption = Religion in Reasi City (2011)<ref name="Reasi City Population">{{cite web|url=https://www.censusindia2011.com/jammu-kashmir/reasi/reasi/reasi-mc-population.html|title=Reasi City Population|work=Census India|accessdate=11 July 2021}}</ref>
|label1 = [[Hinduism]]
|value1 = 85.74
|color1 = Orange
|label2 = [[Islam]]
|value2 = 10.66
|color2 = Green
|label3 = [[Sikhism]]
|value3 = 0.05
|color3 = Yellow
|label4 = [[Christianity]]
|value4 = 3.5
|color4 = Blue
|label5 = Not Stated
|value5 = 0.05
|color5 = Black
}}

{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Reasi had a population of 36,355. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Reasi has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 70%. In Reasi, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Reasi has 177 villages with total area of 74932 square km and toal population of 71501 individuals [http://udhampur.nic.in/vill/niabet.asp?tname=REASI]. Main spoken languages are [[Dogri]], [[Hindi]], [[Urdu]], [[Gojri]] and [[Kashmiri language|Kashmiri]].

===Religion===
Hinduism is followed by 85.74 people. Islam is followed by 10.66% adherents. Christianity and Sikhism are followed by 3.5% and 0.05% people respectively.<ref name="Reasi City Population"/>

==Historical places==
Mata [[Vaishnodevi]] [http://www.maavaishnodevi.org], Bhumika Temple, Deva Mai, [[Nau Pindian]], [[Baba Dhansar]], [[Siar Baba]], [[Bhimgarh Fort]], [[Kalika Temple]], [[Sula Park]], [[Sihar Baba]] & [[Shivkhori]] are few of the attractions of Reasi besides its picturesque locale and surroundings.
[[File:Sihar Baba.jpg|thumb|[[Siar Baba Waterfall|Sihar Baba Waterfall]] in Summer]]

==Transport==
Reasi is 64 km from Jammu and can be reached by Road, Rail or Air. Nearest Airport is 80 km and railway station 26 km.

==Geology and mining==
Reasi has rich ores of bauxite, [[iron]] and precious stones.

== Current times ==

Being far away from the [[Jammu]] - [[Udhampur]] highway and somewhat inaccessible due to the hilly area, economic progress in Reasi has been rather slow. However, the economic activity picked up since the 1980s with the construction of the [[Salal Hydroelectric Project]]. The militancy in the 1990s came as a setback to prosperity but induction of Army in the area has given a sense of security to the people. But what may change the face of Reasi in the not so distant a future, is the [[Jammu - Srinagar Railway Line]] which will pass through Reasi and is likely to bring development and prosperity to this area, after providing district status development of Reasi would be tremendous.
almost all major banks have their presence in reasi to meet financial need of newly created district.

==World's First in Reasi==
Reasi is looking forward to have the World's tallest bridge by December 2019. [[Chenab Bridge]] (359 meters) being built by [[Konkan Railway]]s will overtake The [[Millau Viaduct]] (323 meters) in southern [[France]].<ref>{{cite news |title=J&K to have world's tallest bridge|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-11-05/india/27960621_1_chenab-bridge-tallest-bridge-reasi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018211747/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-11-05/india/27960621_1_chenab-bridge-tallest-bridge-reasi|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-10-18|date=2007-11-05 |work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=2007-11-14}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/web1/06july07/news.htm Daily Excelsior]
* [http://jammukashmir.nic.in Official Website of J&K Government]

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