Reasi
Reasi is a district in the Jammu & Kashmir State of India. The total area of Reasi district is 1,719 km², which includes 1,679.99 km² of rural area and 39.01 km² of urban area. There are about 253 villages in Reasi district.
For administrative convenience, Reasi district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 2 tehsils in Reasi district. Here is the list of all Reasi Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Reasi District
# | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Gool Gulabgarh | 857 | 1,47,843 |
2 | Reasi | 862 | 1,66,824 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Reasi is the largest tehsil in reasi district by both area and population. Gool-Gulabgarh is the smallest tehsil in reasi district by both area and population.
Particulars | Area | Population |
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Lartest Tehsil | Reasi | Reasi |
Smallest Tehsil | Gool-Gulabgarh | Gool-Gulabgarh |
Population of Reasi District
The population of Reasi offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Reasi, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 3,14,667 | 2,87,671 | 26,996 |
Total Male Population | 1,66,461 | 1,51,481 | 14,980 |
Total Female Population | 1,48,206 | 1,36,190 | 12,016 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 55,799 | 52,507 | 3,292 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 29,079 | 27,341 | 1,738 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 26,720 | 25,166 | 1,554 |
Literate Population | 1,50,542 | 1,31,328 | 19,214 |
Literate Male Population | 93,937 | 82,502 | 11,435 |
Literate Female Population | 56,605 | 48,826 | 7,779 |
Illiterate Population | 1,64,125 | 1,56,343 | 7,782 |
Illiterate Male Population | 72,524 | 68,979 | 3,545 |
Illiterate Female Population | 91,601 | 87,364 | 4,237 |
Households | 56,689 | 51,659 | 5,030 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Reasi district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Reasi district is 3,14,667, including 1,66,461 males and 1,48,206 females. In rural areas, it is 2,87,671, including 1,51,481 males and 1,36,190 females. In urban areas, it is 26,996, including 14,980 males and 12,016 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Reasi district is 55,799, including 29,079 boys and 26,720 girls. In rural areas, it is 52,507, including 27,341 boys and 25,166 girls. In urban areas, it is 3,292, including 1,738 boys and 1,554 girls.
- Literate population in Reasi district is around 1,50,542, including 93,937 males and 56,605 females. In rural areas, it is 1,31,328, including 82,502 males and 48,826 females. In urban areas, it is 19,214, including 11,435 males and 7,779 females.
- Illiterate population in Reasi district is about 1,64,125, including 72,524 males and 91,601 females. In rural areas, it is 1,56,343, including 68,979 males and 87,364 females. In urban areas, it is 7,782, including 3,545 males and 4,237 females.
- There are about 56,689 households in Reasi district, including 51,659 in rural areas and 5,030 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Reasi. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 37,757 | 33,232 | 4,525 |
SC Male Population | 19,657 | 17,292 | 2,365 |
SC Female Population | 18,100 | 15,940 | 2,160 |
Total ST Population | 88,365 | 86,608 | 1,757 |
ST Male Population | 46,330 | 45,441 | 889 |
ST Female Population | 42,035 | 41,167 | 868 |
Population Density | 183 / km² | 171 / km² | 692 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Reasi district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Reasi district is approximately 37,757, including 19,657 males and 18,100 females. In rural areas, it is 33,232, including 17,292 males and 15,940 females. In urban areas, it is 4,525, including 2,365 males and 2,160 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Reasi district is about 88,365, including 46,330 males and 42,035 females. In rural areas, it is 86,608, including 45,441 males and 41,167 females. In urban areas, it is 1,757, including 889 males and 868 females.
- Overall population density of Reasi district is around 183 people per km². Rural areas have about 171 people per km². Urban areas have about 692 people per km².