Reasi is one of the Eight, newly created Districts in the State, which came in to existence from Ist of April 2007 . It is predominantly a hill District, which enjoys variable climatic conditions, ranging from sub-tropical to the semi temperate.Geographical status of the District we can divide the District into ‘Hilly’ and ‘Low Lying Hilly’ Region.
The District is divided into nine Tehsils & it has 22 Niabats.There are 12 Development Blocks with 147 Panchayat Halquas.
The primary occupation of the People is Agriculture & allied activities & it is economically an under developed District. Maize, Wheat are the main crops grown in the District, but now farmers have started to diversity in Horticulture & vegetable crops.
The District is surrounding by District Udhampur on the eastern District Ramban on northern eastern fringes, District Rajouri on its western & north western ends, District Jammu on its southern ends a part of the District also touches District Shopian on Northern fringes
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Tourist Places :
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine :
Vaishno Devi shrine is located in the lap of Trikuta hills which is 13 Kms from base camp Katra, which is one of the prominent town of District Reasi and 63 kms from Jammu city.The Shrine is famous pilgrimage centre in Jammu and Kashmir state. It is managed by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board since 1986. Million of Pilgrims from within and outside the country visit this holy place every year. In the year 2015 88 lac Devotees paid their homage to holy shrine.
Shiv Khori (Ransoo) :
Holy cave of Lord Shiva is situated at Shiv Khori (Ransoo) . A large fair takes place on shivratri day which continues for three days.In July an estimated 16,000 devotees visit this place. This Holy Cave attracts near about 20 lac pilgrims every
Dera Baba Banda :
Dera Baba banda is another place of the tourist attraction. Baba Banda Singh was a famous saint soldier of Guru Govind Singh. A Gurdwara on the bank of Chinab is reminding memories of his time. He spent his last days here. This place is considered as a major pilgrimage center for Hindus & Sikhs situated in Reasi tehsil of District Udhampur. People from outside state also come to this place for pilgrimage particularly on the festival of Baisakhi in the month of April every year.
Bhimgarh Fort Reasi :
This is an historical fort built by Gen. Zorawar Singh, the famous Dogra General who repelled the Chinese from Ladakh. The fort is built on the bank of River Anji at a hillock. It is also an attraction for the tourist visiting Reasi.