Reasi district jammu kashmir complete information for jkssb exam
1. Location & Geography
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Region: Jammu Division, Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir
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Area: ~1719 km²
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Terrain: Mostly hilly (Himalayan foothills) with parts of Chenab Valley
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Main River: Chenab River (flows through Reasi)
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Tributaries: Ans River, Anji River
🏰 2. Historical Background
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Ancient Name: Rasyal (named after Raja Bhim Dev Rasyal)
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Founded by: Raja Bhim Dev in 8th century
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Reasi State: Independent principality till early 19th century
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Annexed by: Maharaja Gulab Singh (1822) into Dogra Kingdom
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Fortified by: General Zorawar Singh, who built Bhimgarh Fort
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Was part of: Udhampur till 2007, then made separate district again
🧑🎓 3. Demographics (Census 2011)
| Parameter | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,14,667 |
| Male Population | 1,66,461 |
| Female Population | 1,48,206 |
| Population Density | ~183 per km² |
| Literacy Rate (Total) | 58.15% |
| Literacy (Male) | 68.38% |
| Literacy (Female) | 46.59% |
| Sex Ratio | 890 females/1000 males |
| Urban Population | ~8.6% (26,996 persons) |
| Rural Population | ~91.4% |
| SC Population | ~12% |
| ST Population | ~28.1% |
| Religion Ratio | Muslims ~49.7%, Hindus ~48.9% |
🧑🤝🧑 4. Important Personalities
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Raja Bhim Dev: Founder of Reasi
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General Zorawar Singh: Dogra military commander who developed Reasi
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Baba Banda Singh Bahadur: Spent last days in Reasi, commemorated with Gurdwara
🛕 5. Tourist Places & Pilgrimage Sites
| Name | Details |
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| Vaishno Devi Shrine | Located in Trikuta Hills, one of India’s most visited shrines |
| Shiv Khori Cave | Sacred cave temple of Lord Shiva, near Pouni block |
| Bhimgarh Fort (Reasi) | Built by Raja Bhimdev, renovated by Gulab Singh and Zorawar Singh |
| Dera Baba Banda Singh | Historic Sikh shrine on Chenab River |
| Baba Dhansar Temple | Near Karua Jheel, popular for scenic waterfall and sacred site |
| Sula Park | Scenic area on Chenab River |
| Kalika & Bhumika Temples | Local temples attracting pilgrims |
| Salal Dam | Major hydroelectric project on Chenab River |
🌊 6. Rivers & Water Bodies
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Chenab River: Major river passing through Reasi
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Anji River: Tributary where Anji Khad Bridge is being constructed
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Ans River: Smaller river in the region
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No major natural lakes, but artificial reservoirs from hydel projects exist
🔌 7. Infrastructure & Projects
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Salal Hydroelectric Project: 690 MW, built on Chenab
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Rail Connectivity: Home to the world’s highest railway bridge—Chenab Bridge (near Kauri village)
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Anji Khad Bridge: India's first cable-stayed railway bridge under construction
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District Headquarters: Reasi town
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Important Towns: Katra, Pouni, Mahore
🗺️ 8. Administrative Setup
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Tehsils: Reasi, Mahore, Gool-Gulabgarh, Pouni, Arnas, etc.
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Blocks: Arnas, Mahore, Reasi, Pouni
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Panchayats: ~250+
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Municipal Committee: Reasi Town
🧘 9. Economy of Reasi
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Primary Sector: Agriculture, Horticulture
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Secondary Sector: Hydroelectric Power (Salal Project), Tourism
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Tertiary Sector: Pilgrimage services (Vaishno Devi), transport, retail
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Special Feature: Huge potential in adventure tourism and pilgrimage economy
🧾 10. Key Current Affairs & Projects
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Chenab Railway Bridge: World’s highest railway bridge
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Anji Khad Bridge: First cable-stayed railway bridge in India
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J&K Ropeway Projects: Ropeways planned for pilgrimage & tourism boost
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Vaishno Devi Shrine Board: Manages Katra and surrounding religious sites
🧠 Important MCQs (For Practice)
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Which river flows through Reasi district?
a) Jhelum
b) Tawi
✅ c) Chenab
d) Ravi -
Who built the Bhimgarh Fort?
a) Maharaja Hari Singh
✅ b) Raja Bhim Dev
c) General Zorawar Singh
d) Maharaja Ranbir Singh -
Where is the Shiv Khori cave located?
a) Katra
b) Poonch
✅ c) Pouni
d) Arnas -
Which is the world’s highest railway bridge located in Reasi?
a) Ujh Bridge
✅ b) Chenab Bridge
c) Tawi Bridge
d) Anji Bridge -
Main religion in Reasi according to Census 2011?
a) Hindu
✅ b) Muslim (slightly higher)
c) Sikh
d) Christian -
When was Reasi carved out as a separate district again?
a) 1947
b) 1985
✅ c) 2007
d) 2014 -
Which major hydroelectric project is located in Reasi?
a) Uri Project
b) Dul Hasti
✅ c) Salal Project
d) Kishanganga
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