Rajouri district, Administrative district in Jammu division, India
Rajouri district spans across mountainous terrains and fertile lands at 915 meters elevation, with temperatures ranging between 8 and 23 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
The district emerged from an ancient principality ruled by Raja Prithvi Pal of the Mangral Rajput clan from 1033 to 1192, defending the Pir Panchal Pass.
The population of 642,415 residents communicates primarily in Pahari and Gojri languages, representing different religious communities including Hindu and Muslim populations.
The district connects to major cities through the Poonch Highway, situated 155 kilometers from Srinagar and 150 kilometers from Jammu, with Jammu Airport serving as the nearest air terminal.
The district houses Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University and maintains strategic importance due to its location along the border with Pakistan's Azad Kashmir.
Location: Jammu division
Capital city: Rajauri
Shares border with: Kulgam district, Reasi district
Website: http://rajouri.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 33.25000,74.25000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11
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